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Oct. 3, 2025
UPDATED: Every Texas School District Book Ban
(Dallas Observer) Here’s a look at the books banned by various school districts across Texas, according to PEN America.
UT Austin among nine universities asked to sign new ‘compact’ by Trump White House
(KUT) UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration has asked to sign an agreement in order to receive an advantage in accessing federal funds. The letters from the White House came with a 10-point contract titled “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Related:
Hiring foreign teachers? What to look out for as Trump targets H-1B visas
(K-12 Dive) A $100,000 fee and a DHS proposed rule may make it more difficult for districts to hire teachers from other countries to address shortages.
Documents: Student with autism injured by Socorro ISD Hueco Elementary School principal
(KTSM) A five-year-old student with autism from Socorro ISD’s Hueco Elementary School was injured by the principal after having an “emotional episode,” according to court documents obtained by KTSM. Greg Hatch was arrested by Socorro ISD Police and booked into the El Paso County Jail on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for injury to a child/elderly/disabled person with reckless bodily injury/mental, according to jail records.
Eanes ISD assures integrous superintendent search after scrutiny of search firm
(KXAN) Eanes hired JG Consulting in August to find its new superintendent, a firm that was previously involved in the hiring of Ian Roberts to the superintendent position of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, a news release from the district said Thursday. The now-terminated Roberts allegedly lied about his citizenship status, and he was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week, according to The Associated Press. Further investigation in Des Moines alleges that Roberts has also lied about his credentials in Pennsylvania and across the country, according to the AP.
San Antonio ISD schools warn families of potential armed protest on October 7
(News4SA) San Antonio Independent School District is alerting families about a potential student protest planned for Tuesday, after receiving credible information that participants may be armed. The district says it does not know the identities of local organizers but that law enforcement has reported that some individuals have impersonated a school organization. SAISD has requested monitoring from the Southwest Texas Fusion Center, an inter-agency law enforcement center, to ensure safety.
Houston ISD’s Las Americas Newcomer School students reassigned to Jane Long Academy due to immigration crackdown
(Houston Chronicle) Houston ISD announced Thursday that it moved the entire student body of Las Americas Newcomer School into the adjacent Jane Long Academy due to plummeting enrollment. Enrollment at the school dropped to just 21 students this year from 70 last school year, due to “what’s happening in our country on a federal level,” Lana Hill, the district’s director of communications, said. State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles told City Council members in September that an ongoing federal crackdown on immigration was leading to dropping school enrollment in the region and in major urban districts across the country.
Substitute bus driver stops Spring ISD bus, calls police after student distractions
(KHOU) A Spring Independent School District substitute bus driver stopped a route Tuesday evening and called police for assistance, citing student distractions that made it unsafe to continue driving, according to district officials. A parent told KHOU 11 their middle schooler was stranded miles from home for hours, with some students not arriving home until around 8 p.m. Spring ISD says they’re reviewing what happened to determine if any changes are needed.
Edinburg CISD school employees sued over 2024 nude exercise incident
(Progress Times) The father of a student at Robert Vela High School sued three Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District employees this month on behalf of his minor son, alleging the school’s head football coach forced his son to exercise naked last year and that administrators at the district failed to hold that coach accountable. The district issued a statement saying it was conducting an investigation.
How much do booster clubs in North Texas spend on football, and how much is enough?
(Dallas Morning News) Football teams in wealthy communities, such as Southlake and Highland Park, reap the benefits of clubs that generate six- and seven-figure revenue year over year, according to financial information The Dallas Morning News compiled, while teams that lack booster clubs or have trouble raising money often feel the impact on the field.
Kingsville Athletic Booster Club disbands after volleyball coaches’ removal
(KRIS) Kingsville ISD is facing a major shakeup after the district confirmed two volleyball coaches were removed from their positions. The decision has prompted the Kingsville Athletic Booster Club to dissolve, raising questions about the future of support for student-athletes.
London ISD JV football player expected to be ok after injury, air ambulance flight
(KIII) London Varsity Coach Andy Smith said the player is in stable condition and alert. Shannon Garcia, Director of Marketing for South Texas nonprofit air ambulance service HALO-Flight, said they have seen an increase in activity this season. “There have been several football related injuries lately that we’ve had to launch for,” she said.
Cy-Fair ISD families upset after beloved high school tradition suddenly changes
(KHOU) Two best friends with special needs spent all year looking forward to their senior season running flags at football games. Then the school made a change.
Abilene schools partner with local ministry to aid Dyess families amid government shutdown
(KTXS) Abilene Independent School District launched an initiative to support Dyess Air Force Base families that are being impacted by the government shutdown. The district is partnering with Love and Care Ministries to provide food and support to service families who may soon go without pay.
S&P downgrades Baird ISD debt rating; superintendent says minimal taxpayer impact
(KTXS) S&P Global Rating lowered, from A+ to an A, its General Obligation Debt Rating for Baird ISD. S&P cited several years of deficits as a reason behind the downgrade, meaning BISD spent more money than it took in some of those years. However, Superintendent Tim Little said those deficits aren’t from daily operations. Instead, the district chose to dip into their fund balance to help pay for projects.
OneGoal Expands Footprint in Texas: Ten New Districts Join Statewide Push to Strengthen College and Career Readiness
(Globe Newswire) OneGoal, an education nonprofit dedicated to transforming postsecondary advising and support, today announced that ten Texas school districts are joining the OneGoal Leadership Network, a statewide initiative to build stronger and more sustainable postsecondary pathways. With this expansion, OneGoal will partner with districts across Texas to strengthen advising systems that help students navigate the often-complex path to college and career.
Here are the best private schools in Texas, according to Niche
(Houston Chronicle) Almost half of the best private schools in Texas are located in the Greater Houston area. See which campuses made the cut, per recently released Niche rankings.
Prairie View A&M student arrested for making threat
(KBTX) The university said campus police received a tip from a member of the university community about a “potential safety threat.” That threat was investigated, and a student was taken into custody. PVAMU did not specify what the threat was about, nor was the student’s identity released. The university experienced a bomb threat at the library earlier this week.
Aldine ISD student hospitalized after being hit by car in north Harris County, district says
(KTRK) The district said that the auto-pedestrian accident occurred Thursday evening, after the student had been safely dropped off by a school bus.
2 Quitman ISD Elementary staff members removed for keeping student in bathroom
(KLTV) Two teachers were removed from the classroom at Quitman Elementary for allegedly keeping a student in the bathroom and holding the door shut as punishment.
El Paso ISD addresses safety issues after student’s death
(KTSM) El Paso Independent School District Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre released a statement addressing recent events of child safety and well-being, after the death of a student with autism who died after fleeing from campus.
Sex assault charges added against Academy ISD employee
(KWKT) New charges of aggravated sexual assault and indecency have been added against a former Academy ISD employee. William “Will” Anthony Blackburn, Sr, age 47, had previously been held on charges of display of harmful material to a minor.
Winnsboro teacher accused of striking student resigns
(CBS 19) According to the district, the incident was reported on Sept. 26, wherein a teacher allegedly used her hand to strike a student in the back of the head.
Parents demand action after gun incident triggers another lockdown at Collin County school
(CBS Texas) A Collin County school district is facing mounting pressure from parents after a series of lockdowns at Community High School — including one this week that led to panic inside classrooms. The latest incident involved a 15-year-old student who was arrested for bringing a gun to school. According to Community ISD, the lockdown began after an anonymous tip led police to search the student inside the building.
Ex-speech therapist sentenced to 30 years for possessing child pornography
(News4SA) Former speech therapist Lynn Wayne Morren received the maximum sentence — 30 years behind bars — for possession of a large volume of child pornography, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators seized devices containing more than 800 illegal images, with an estimated total of 1,200 images, many involving children younger than ten years old. They also discovered a book about the sexual exploitation of children signed by the author with a personalized note to Morren. Before retiring, Morren was a trusted speech therapist who worked with patients, including children.
El Paso cheer coach re-arrested with 5 more charges after hidden camera recording incident
(KFOX) An El Paso cheer coach for the Texas Bandits All-Stars, who was arrested for allegedly recording children without their consent, was re-arrested on Thursday.
Fired: Hardin County terminates employee after disparaging Charlie Kirk social media post
(KFDM) Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis tells KFDM/Fox 4 that a dispatcher who made a controversial social media post following the assassination of conservative activist has been fired.
Property tax hike for Odessa? AG says not so fast
(KMID/KPEJ) The City of Odessa has emailed a response to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s letter detailing complaints that he’s received from community members on property tax increases.
Fort Worth ISD Dunbar High’s first Black woman principal’s legacy enshrined in Fort Worth
(Fort Worth Report) Fort Worth city officials, church members and Dunbar school gathered Oct. 2 to honor Shirley Knox Benton’s impact in Fort Worth.
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