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Sept. 3, 2026
UIL weighs streaming options for 2026 Texas football state championships without Victory+

(Dallas Morning News) The UIL is seeking a new broadcast partner for the 2026 Texas football state championships after Victory+ dissolved. In a prepared statement to The Dallas Morning News, the UIL said it “will make a formal announcement once a decision is made” to ensure Texans will be able to watch the state championships.

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD trustee repeatedly falsified teaching applications — and kept getting hired, records show

(KSAT) KSAT Investigates began digging into Matthew Short’s background after we first broke the story of his employment dispute with Judson ISD. This week, a Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD meeting agenda shows the board will decide on Short’s future as a trustee.

13 Austin ISD candidates are running for school board seats that may lose power

(Austin American-Statesman) Despite the looming threat of a state takeover of Austin Independent School District — which would sideline the district’s elected trustees — 13 people are vying for five spots on the school board in the Nov. 3 election. It’s the first time since 2014 that every Austin ISD trustee race is contested, even as candidates face uncertainty about the extent of their powers.

‘We are here with a purpose’ — Marble Falls ISD pushes back on proposed H-1B teacher ban

(KVUE) Marble Falls ISD says H-1B teachers help fill critical bilingual positions. Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to ban them from Texas public schools.

Some Southeast Texas schools will be closed on Thursday following Tropical Storm Edouard

(KBMT) Several Southeast Texas school districts are closing their doors for Thursday or in some cases beyond after being battered Tuesday evening by Tropical Storm Edouard.

Classes cancelled for two Grand Prairie ISD schools Thursday following water main leaks

(WFAA) Classes are canceled Thursday for students at Grand Prairie High School and the Fine Arts Academy because of a water line leak outside the high school, the district says.

Parent removed from Fort Worth ISD meeting while seeking answers about teaching methods

(WFAA) “I used the F bomb or dropped the F bomb one time,” Daniel Woolford said. Related:

El Paso ISD audit flags financial and oversight failures in Andress High School band

(KFOX) An El Paso ISD audit found serious financial and oversight problems in the Andress High School band program, including allegations that district purchasing rules were bypassed and that the school’s principal did not provide sufficient oversight.

EXCLUSIVE: Richardson ISD Filter Flags Trump – Glitch, Rule, Or Censorship?

(Dallas Express) Richardson ISD is facing questions after a parent alleged that the district’s internet filtering system blocked her son’s search for President Donald Trump while allowing searches for former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Jeffrey Epstein. Richardson ISD did not respond by the publication deadline.

Denton ISD refinances existing bonds, saves taxpayers more than $6M

(Community Impact) Denton ISD announced Sept. 2 it has refinanced its voter-approved bond debt, saving DISD taxpayers $6.75 million and shortening the debt lifespan by eight years. The district refinanced $15.85 million of outstanding voter-approved bond debt, which is now expected to be paid off by 2030 instead of 2038, according to a news release.

Two former Marfa ISD educators indicted

(Big Bend Sentinel) A Presidio County Jury indicted two former Marfa ISD teachers charged with improper contact with students. Juan Tarango Martinez — 55, of Marfa, was indicted on charges of indecency with a child/sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and a student after allegedly fondling a Marfa ISD student. Rebecca Romjin Ontiveros — 26, of Marfa –– was indicted on charges of improper relationship between an educator and a student for allegedly developing a sexual relationship with a high school teen.

Potential ‘gang-related’ activity being investigated at Austin ISD Akins ECHS

(Fox 7 Austin) In a letter to parents and staff, Akins Early College High School has confirmed that a recent fight is believed to be gang related. The letter was first sent out by Akins Principal Carman De Leon on Tuesday. It states that last week, Austin ISD Police began an investigation into a fight that happened in the Akins cafeteria on August 25. The letter goes on to state that the individuals involved were charged with riot, a class B misdemeanor, and the incident is believed to be gang related.

1 hospitalized after Chapel Hill ISD bus crash

(KETK) One person was transported to a local hospital after a Chapel Hill ISD school bus and an SUV crashed on Wednesday.

Karmelo Anthony’s attorneys outline appeal timeline, $250K fundraising effort

(NBC DFW) Karmelo Anthony’s family and attorneys said they remain hopeful as they prepare to appeal his murder conviction and 35-year sentence in the 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet. Anthony’s parents, legal team and supporters gathered at a church in far southeast Dallas to discuss the appeal and announce a new online fundraiser with a $250,000 goal to help offset legal costs.

Liberals Hate Aggies, Conservatives Loathe Longhorns, and Other Football Insights From Texan Voters

(Texas Monthly) In a new poll from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, we learn that members of the electorate butt heads even when it comes to which team’s fans they most despise.

Texas A&M System could cut dozens of core courses, including race, gender and climate classes

(Houston Chronicle) The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will consider cutting dozens of courses from the core curriculum across 11 universities on Thursday, in response to a state law requiring all general education classes to be “foundational.” Among the proposed deletions are various courses about women and gender; climate and the environment; as well as Black and Latino history, literature and culture.

Bezos Academy opens largest Texas preschool at TWU with tuition-free model, officials announce

(WFAA) A new $6 million preschool in Denton will offer free, full-day early childhood education to up to 120 children.

Tarrant County College gives presidents dual roles to improve coordination, fiscal responsibility

(Fort Worth Report) Tarrant County College is giving campus presidents additional districtwide responsibilities to improve coordination and reduce administrative costs as the college faces tighter finances and changing workforce demands. Zarina Blankenbaker’s promotion to provost Sept. 1 is the latest move to give Tarrant County College presidents multiple leadership roles.

McLennan Communtiy College’s bet on career prep paid off. The state funding model that inspired it fell short.

(Waco Bridge) McLennan Community College connected more students with career-focused programs under a new state funding formula. Now a $3.1 million state shortfall has left MCC’s taxpayers to make up the difference.

Education Service Center Region 2 reopens after renovation to better serve Coastal Bend schools

(KRIS) Education Service Center Region 2 has reopened its downtown Corpus Christi facility following a significant construction and remodeling project, better equipping the organization to serve the educational needs of the Texas Coastal Bend region.

Four years after Robb Elementary shooting, longtime memorial caretaker seeks volunteer

(News4SA) Four years after Robb Elementary shooting, 70-year-old longtime memorial caretaker Teresa Nera seeks volunteers to take over the task of taking care of the memorial. She’s hoping to find six dedicated families to take up the task.

Morton ISD scraps football game following local tragedy

(EverythingLubbock) Morton ISD has decided to cancel Thursday’s JH scrimmage as well as Friday’s varsity football game at Olton. This comes in light of the shooting that took place in Morton, Texas, Sunday, August 30.

Richardson ISD adjusts football game schedule due to expected heat

(WFAA) Games at the 9th grade, JV, and Varsity levels are being pushed back to avoid being played in the most intense heat.

‘The glue that holds Ysleta together’: At Lower Valley high school, generations still come home to Hutchins Stadium

(El Paso Matters) Ysleta ISD High School enters its centennial year with a defending district champion and a renovated Hutchins Stadium, part of districtwide football field upgrades.

Federal crackdown closes 100+ truck driving schools, including 13 in Texas

(NBC DFW) More than 100 truck driving schools have been ordered to close, including 13 in Texas, as the federal government cracks down on truck drivers who are not proficient in speaking English.

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