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June 10, 2026
Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco track meet

(KERA) A Collin County jury sentenced 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison Tuesday for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet last year. It came just hours after Anthony was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing.

Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution

(Texas Tribune) Texas’ charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

Texas rural school districts see increase in students, while urban schools see decline

(Spectrum News) This school year, Texas saw the largest drop in public school enrollment in nearly 40 years, not including the COVID-19 pandemic. There was one other exception: some rural school districts. According to Texas 2036, urban districts have lost over 17% of their students, or 170,000 kids, in just 10 years. That number is expected to keep increasing as birth rates lower and charter schools become more accessible to urban families. But rural districts grew by over 13%.

El Paso ISD employees notified of position cuts, teachers association says

(KFOX) The El Paso Independent School District has begun notifying employees that their positions have been cut, according to El Paso Teachers Association President Norma De La Rosa. “I started getting messages early this evening of some of our members receiving notification, either through a letter that was sent to them via email or through a phone call that their position had been reviewed and was basically cut,” De La Rosa said. She added, “It’s devastating because now these employees, these teachers, are now in a position of, ‘ What do they do.'” EPISD trustees approved a plan last week that includes cutting more than 200 positions districtwide, including 54 teacher positions.

Fort Worth ISD cut schools and jobs. Why is a $49.8M shortfall looming next year?

(KERA) Fort Worth ISD has fewer students — but a budget built for a bigger district. State-appointed takeover leaders say that must change. Related:

Houston ISD will start new ‘Kinder Bridge’ grade level after kindergarten next year. Here’s what to know

(Houston Chronicle) Some Houston ISD students will skip entering kindergarten or first grade next year and will transition to a new “kinder bridge” program instead. By 2028, Houston ISD plans to require students to meet a reading benchmark before advancing to third grade. The state-appointed board of managers has to approve the new requirement. Related:

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD is replacing all of its librarians with paraprofessionals

(Texas Public Radio) When school starts this fall in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District near San Antonio, none of the district’s 15 campus libraries will be operated by a certified librarian. As a cost-saving measure, SCUC’s libraries will be staffed by hourly workers known as paraprofessionals who are not required to have a college degree. Decisions about what books should be purchased for the libraries will be made by a central office administrator who is not a certified librarian either.

San Antonio ISD’s six-figure travel tab: Hawaii, conferences and a district in deficit

(KSAT) Top leaders at San Antonio ISD have spent more than $120,000 on travel to conferences across the country since 2024, according to a review of records by KSAT Investigates. The district faces a $46 million budget deficit.

Richardson ISD to raise facility rental custodial fees, streamline leasing process

(Community Impact) Richardson ISD will raise custodial fees for organizations leasing district facilities as part of an ongoing effort to reduce expenditures across the district. RISD will begin using the platform PracticePlan for all facility rentals, which Mike Jasso, assistant superintendent of district operations, said will streamline the rental process and automate manual tasks that district staff typically cover for facility leasing.

Why Amarillo ISD enrollment is declining: Demographic shifts, birth rates, housing and school choice

(High Plains Pundit) Amarillo Independent School District officials received a detailed community profile report this week that paints a clear picture of the challenges facing the district over the next several years: declining enrollment driven by demographic shifts, changing housing patterns, and the continued expansion of school choice options.

Corpus Christi ISD board approves $368 million budget with raises for all eligible employees

(KRIS) Corpus Christi ISD’s board of trustees approved a $368 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year that includes raises for all eligible permanent employees. The board voted during its June 8 meeting to approve the budget, which includes market adjustments to the minimum, midrange and maximum pay grades — the first such adjustment since the 2021-2022 school year.

Canutillo ISD warns about scam text messages

(KTSM) The Canutillo Independent School District is alerting residents who live inside the district about a “spoofing/scam” text message. The message falsely claims to be from Superintendent Josue Borrego, Ph.D., and asks recipients for a favor, the district said.

Longview ISD formally launches police department, swears in first chief

(CBS19) Longview ISD has launched its own police department, appointing Benjamin Kemper on Monday as the first chief to enhance student and staff safety through strong relationships.

AAUP Investigating Academic Freedom, Shared Governance Across Texas Colleges

(Inside Higher Education) An American Association of University Professors committee is investigating academic freedom and shared governance violations across Texas, where public university leaders have restricted what faculty can teach, and where Republican lawmakers have put faculty governing bodies under university presidents’ control.

Western Texas College discontinues on-campus turf management programs

(KCBD) The college cites enrollment challenges, state accountability requirements in decision.

SMU launches athlete-driven media platform Mustang Studios

(Dallas Morning News) SMU’s Mustang Partners, the athletic department’s revenue-generation arm, and College Sports Co. announced the launch of an athlete-driven media platform focused on original programming and content created around the school’s athletes. School officials said the launch of Mustang Studios underscores the athletic department’s investment in storytelling and new branding opportunities for athletes in one of the nation’s largest markets.

Texas Tech boycott tracker: Here are the schools considering refusal to play Brendan Sorsby after ‘bulls—’ ruling

(Sporting News) After a district court judge overturned Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s ineligibility and put him in position to play college football in 2026, many are wondering whether the NCAA has any power remaining. The answer isn’t totally clear, but some schools believe they still have some say in the saga.

Amarillo Civic Center unveils $167,000 basketball court, eyes bookings to offset cost

(KVII) Nearly 60 years after it opened, the Amarillo Civic Center has a new $167,000 basketball court, and city leaders say there is already strong interest in booking it.

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio will soon have a home for the first time

(San Antonio Express-News) If all goes according to plan, Youth Orchestras of San Antonio will be settling into its very first home around this time next year. Construction began a few weeks ago to transform the original Shearer Hills Baptist Church building into a home for the youth music program. So far, a little more than $10 million has been raised for the $15 million project.

Dallas advocacy group urges fall tax election to help pay for childcare

(KERA) The Dallas Childcare Works Coalition wants county commissioners to put a 3% childcare tax on November’s ballot. Voter approval would raise $132 million for childcare, allowing thousands of mothers to rejoin the workforce outside the home.

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