As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education | Central Austin
Many Texas students began returning to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year in mid-August. Over the summer,…
Public school closures deepen across Texas amid budget, accountability issues | Central Austin
In less than three years, at least 150 public school campuses have closed or been approved for closure…
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa runs for Dallas Mayor
The Brief Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has officially filed paperwork to run for Mayor of Dallas,…
Residents lament Dallas public library closures on citywide furlough day
The Brief Many Dallas public offices and utilities were closed on Friday as the city implemented a furlough…
Austin ISD to add 2 instructional days to 2026-27 academic calendar
Austin ISD will increase the number of instructional days in the 2026-27 academic year from 169 to 171,…
$8.4B boost did not shield Texas schools from budget cuts, educators say
Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget…
Q&A: Brian Lusk, superintendent, El Paso Independent School District | Local News
As EPISD students prepare for summer break, district leaders are preparing for something far less celebratory: deep budget…
Dallas Mayor releases sharp memo aimed at city council members regarding the city’s budget shortfall
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson releases a pointed memo against fellow city council members regarding the city’s budget shortfall.…
Dallas implements hiring freeze, spending reductions amid budget shortfall
The Brief Dallas faces a $16.4M budget shortfall, driven largely by overtime costs. The city plans a hiring…
Check out the top 5 stories from Feb. 9-13 in the San Antonio metro area
From a new Mexican restaurant in downtown New Braunfels to Judson ISD school closures, check out some of…