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June 5, 2026
In emotional meeting, El Paso ISD board approves financial exigency and starts steep budget cuts

(El Paso Matters) El Paso’s largest school district moved forward Thursday with a massive overhaul and job reduction, with the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voting 5-1 to declare financial exigency and adopt a plan to slash the district’s payroll. Trustee Daniel Call, who raised questions about whether the board had enough information about budget options, voted no.

‘We are at The Hunger Games’: Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts

(KUT) The Austin Independent School District’s proposed budget makes cuts to programs, transportation and as many as 558 positions. At a meeting Thursday night, teachers, staff and parents voiced their concerns over those deep cuts. They urged district officials and the board of trustees to reconsider the proposals being made to reduce the $181 million budget deficit.

Arlington ISD employees will not see a raise as district fights budget shortfall

(Arlington Report) Trustees voted not to increase teacher and staff salaries for the first time since at least the 2019-20 school year.

Karmelo Anthony trial begins with competing theories of murder, self-defense

(Dallas Morning News) From the start of Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial, there was no dispute over who plunged a knife into Austin Metcalf’s chest. The question jurors must answer is why. The dueling accounts laid out by Collin County prosecutors and Anthony’s defense attorneys Thursday in the trial’s first hours offered sharply different perspectives jurors will be asked to weigh as the testimony unfolds. Related:

A new UIL rule helped trigger this $6M Texas football construction project

(Houston Chronicle) Huntsville ISD High School will get a multimillion-dollar upgrade to make things a bit easier for athletics during hot weather days. The project carries an estimated price tag of $6 million, as the scope of work includes constructing a new open-air pre-engineered metal canopy structure over an existing artificial-turf practice playfield used for football and soccer. The initiative for the new construction project follows the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL) effort to implement the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) policy.

Austin ISD police chief injured after motorcycle crash while on duty

(KUT) Austin Independent School District Police Chief Wayne Sneed was injured in a motorcycle accident while participating in an “official motorcade operation” around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said During the board meeting on Thursday night, trustee Kathryn Whitley Chu said Sneed was coming from an Austin high school graduation. Officials said two police motorcycles were involved in the collision. Sneed was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

New study shows marks Texas parents give for public schools versus private schools

(KTRK) A new study shows how Texans view education, and researchers said it could explain why so many parents applied for the new private school voucher program. School may be out for summer, but the grades keep coming. This time, in the form of marks from a new Texas Southern University study that spoke to more than 1,700 Texans looking at the quality of education. A study author, Rice University professor Mark Jones, said they found Texans think there’s room for improvement.

Celina ISD removes first books from libraries, classrooms under new state law

(Community Impact) The Celina ISD board of trustees has removed eight titles from its library catalog, including “Beloved” by Toni Morrison and “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker. The board voted to remove the books under Senate Bill 13, a state law which went into effect last September, at meetings April 20 and May 18.

Updated Carroll ISD budget projection shows potential shortfall for FY 2025-26

(Community Impact) A late April budget projection for fiscal year 2025-26 shows Carroll ISD’s general fund could have a shortfall of $2.1 million. Chase Park, CISD’s deputy superintendent for business and finance, said he projects the shortfall could end up around $1.6 million.

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD could have surplus FY 2026-27 budget, factors in further staff reductions

(Community Impact) Based on the preliminary budget presented, net revenues for the FY 2026-27 general fund could be nearly $147.37 million, Chief Financial Officer Carla Settle said. Projected general fund expenditures are $147.28 million. This would result in a projected surplus of $91,112 in the general fund, according to Settle’s presentation.

West Brook High School principal resigns a month after TEA takeover of Beaumont ISD

(KBMT) West Brook High School principal Nicholas Phillips resigned Wednesday, the latest development at a Beaumont ISD campus navigating state oversight of the district. Phillips’ resignation comes just over a month after the Texas Education Agency took over Beaumont ISD due to ongoing performance issues.

Medical examiner identifies cause of death for Lindale ISD student who suffered medical emergency

(CBS19) The Tarrant County Medical Examiner ruled 8-year-old Adrian Thompson’s death accidental due to choking at school. Investigations and safety reviews are ongoing. Nearly a week after her death, Lindale ISD leaders said the Texas Rangers are conducting a formal investigation into her death, and the findings will be shared with the Thompson family and the Lindale community. The school district said it is also seeking an independent, outside entity to review safety equipment and emergency response measures.

​Former Wylie ISD Assistant Principal arrested, charged with Compelling Prostitution Under Age 18

(KRLD) Former Wylie ISD East High School assistant principal Zachary Neu, 32, has been arrested on a charge of compelling prostitution of a person younger than 18, according to the Wylie Police Department. Police said Neu was taken into custody following an investigation that began after authorities received a report that he had been communicating inappropriately with a recent 2026 Wylie East graduate. Investigators alleged that during the conversations, Neu offered to buy alcohol for the teen and send money for lingerie in exchange for sexual conduct.

San Antonio ISD says ex-employee no longer with district after deadly conduct arrest

(News4SA) A former San Antonio Independent School District employee is facing a deadly conduct charge after he allegedly pointed a firearm in the direction of a co-worker during an off-duty gathering last year. 23-year-old Matthew Issac Sanchez, was charged with deadly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor.

UT Austin takes down Cesar Chavez statue months after sexual assault allegations surface

(KXAN) Workers wearing UT construction gear dismantled the statue, located between Battle Hall and the West Mall Office Building on Thursday. The monument, created by artist Pablo Eduardo, had stood on campus since 2007.

UNT, other schools to offer bachelor degrees in AI

(Spectrum News) The University of North Texas will offer a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence beginning in fall 2026. UNT already offers a master’s in AI, which isn’t uncommon among universities in Texas. But only a select group of universities offers undergraduate degrees in AI.

Texas School for the Deaf attempts to cleanse population, parents allege

(Hays Free Press) Two families have been left devastated after Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) suddenly deemed their children unfit to attend. After an attempt to rid the school of deaf students with a disability, the parents claim, some children are left to receive a lesser deaf education.

A $700M renovation is changing the Alamo from a place to an experience

(KXAN) The Alamo is ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary — but that wasn’t always a guarantee. A $700 million full-scale renovation project is changing the landscape of the Alamo — highlighting its history beyond the famous 1836 battle.

Caught on camera, but not charged: Why many vigilante child predator stings don’t make it to court

(KPRC) Police and prosecutors say viral confrontations may expose suspected offenders, but evidence gathered by civilian groups often fails to meet the legal standards needed for prosecution.

Texas investigates Celsius, Alani Nu after lawsuit blames drink for teen’s death

(Fox 4 KDFW) Texas is investigating Celsius Holdings over allegations that its subsidiary, Alani Nutrition, uses youth-oriented branding to market highly caffeinated drinks to minors. The probe follows a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 17-year-old Texas girl who allegedly died from an enlarged heart after consuming Alani Nu. Investigators are examining whether the brand’s colorful packaging and lack of explicit age-restriction warnings violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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