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May 19, 2026
8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
(KPRC) The suspected shooter remains mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Abbott Secures 88 Signatures On ‘Empowering Texas Taxpayers’ Pledge For Historic Property Tax Reform
(Dallas Express) Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday morning that 88 Republican incumbents and nominees running for seats in the Texas House have signed a pledge supporting his five-point property tax reform plan. According to Abbott’s team, this number is sufficient to pass the legislation when the next legislative session begins. However, a more significant figure, according to Abbott’s team, is 76: this represents the number of signatories who are incumbents or nominees deemed likely to win their races. They argue that reaching this threshold provides Abbott with a working majority in the Texas House, enabling him to advance what he is promoting as one of the largest property tax overhauls in the state.
San Antonio school districts take ‘conservative’ approach when dealing with flat property values
(San Antonio Report) A perfect storm of property value stagnation, higher homestead exemptions and higher interest rates are pushing districts to take “conservative” approaches.
In Texas, high schools bet on a bright future for oil and gas careers under Trump
(Texas Public Radio) The fossil fuel industry pumps millions into preparing high schoolers for jobs as lease operators, technicians and more. The president’s call to ‘drill, baby, drill’ has reinvigorated that work.
Fort Worth ISD among worst in nation for student learning growth, new data shows
(Fort Worth Report) Fort Worth ISD’s learning-rate trend was among the weakest in the nation from 2022 to 2025, according to a new analysis. Fort Worth ISD ranked 8,019th of the 8,147 districts with available learning-rate data. Related:
Mission CISD resignation notice incentive draws 48
(Progress Times) A total of 48 employees decided to take the Mission Consolidated Independent School District up on a $500 incentive offer to tell the district they planned to resign early. The employees who took the incentive included 20 teachers, seven administrators, six instructional aids and support staff members, six clerical and technical staff members, seven auxiliary employees and two transportation employees.
Houston ISD to consider another waiver to keep Mike Miles as superintendent
(CW39) According to Wednesday’s HISD board agenda, members are expected to consider allowing the district to request another waiver from the Texas Education Agency so Miles can continue serving without superintendent certification through the remainder of his contract. His contract runs through 2030.
Austin ISD high school senior takes final exam from ICE detention center
(KXAN) U.S. Congressman Greg Casar, D- Austin, said Northeast Early College High School senior Luis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria, 18, is taking his final exam from the detention center in order to stay on track for graduation. Austin ISD officials told KXAN it’s been coordinating with Cabrera Chavarria’s legal team and relevant officials to ensure he has access to his coursework.
Victoria ISD Board votes to close Shields Elementary
(Crossroads Today) Students and staff currently finishing the school year at Shields Elementary School will be on new campuses next year after the school board voted to close Shields Elementary at their May 18 meeting.
The Woodlands HS (Conroe ISD) Wrestling World Rocked as Star Coach Quits amid Grooming Scandal
(Hoodline) William “Billy” Durning, a high-profile girls wrestling coach at The Woodlands High School, abruptly resigned this month after a wave of explosive allegations from current and former athletes. The accusations, which include claims of grooming and sexually explicit communications with students, have triggered both a criminal investigation and a separate civil inquiry, rattling parents and athletes throughout The Woodlands wrestling community.
Laredo ISD Memorial Middle School teacher charged with theft of cheer program funds
(KGNS) Maria Esther Ramirez is accused of taking more than $21,000 from student fundraisers.
Court documents: Dumas “Teacher of the Year” shared videos, fantasies of children online
(KFDA) A Dumas educator who once held the title of ‘Teacher of the Year’ pleaded guilty to federal charges of child pornography. Court documents for 56-year-old Robby Lynn Mason shine light on the events leading up to his arrest by U.S. Marshals last year.
Two More Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Teachers Arrested
(Texas Scorecard) Two more teachers in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District have been arrested separately for unrelated incidents, bringing the district’s total number of teacher arrests this year to five.
Texas American Muslim University sued by Paxton, accused of misleading would-be students
(Texas Tribune) TexAM is accused of misrepresenting itself as a university and adopting branding too similar to Texas A&M. Its leaders say they were already complying with state demands.
Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby bet on his team, not against it, sues NCAA
(USA Today) Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who entered residential treatment for a gambling addiction three weeks ago, filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to have the NCAA restore his eligibility.
South Texas school districts to benefit from Duos Edge AI’s educational focus
(CrossroadsToday) Duos Edge AI is building a new data center in Region 3 Education Service Center to support local businesses in Victoria, and local school districts are among the organizations expected to benefit.
Marlin ISD mother pulls kids from school after 6-year-old swallows pill during gym class
(KXXV) A Marlin ISD first grader swallowed an unidentified pill during gym class, her mother says, raising questions about student safety and school oversight.
Mother’s Facebook post prompts Killeen ISD to reconsider special needs student’s graduation walk
(KWTX) The school initially told her son he would not be allowed to walk across stage because it would take too long.
‘The fight is not over’: Dallas ISD students start petition opposing covering downtown whale mural
(WFAA) Several Dallas ISD students have started a petition opposing the destruction of a 30-year-old whale mural in downtown Dallas. As WFAA previously reported, the original artist, Robert Wyland, is threatening legal action after he says a project tied to the FIFA World Cup led to his mural being covered without his consent. In response to the mural being covered, students from Booker T. Washington High School started a grassroots petition to support the marine artist’s legal case.
“Teen Takeover” trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County
(Fox 26 Houston) A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover” is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
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