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Texas A&M employees report sharp drop in trust after year of leadership upheaval
Faculty and staff reported sharp declines in trust in senior leadership at Texas A&M University after a year marked by presidential turnover and concerns about academic freedom, according to an annual employee survey obtained by the Houston Chronicle. Out of more than 5,600 employees who responded, only 19% of faculty...
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Brenham ISD Debates Fiscal Health vs. Competitive Pay
BRENHAM — The Brenham Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees convened for its second budget workshop, navigating a delicate balancing act between rebuilding its depleted financial reserves and maintaining competitive staff salaries amidst a 2.8% cost-of-living increase. The workshop highlighted the district’s dramatic turnaround since absorbing 50 professional positions two summers ago to stave off financial insolvency. Following the passage of a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) last year—which granted average teacher salary increases of 13% to 15%—the administration presented a newly stabilized five-year trajectory. Superintendent Clay Gillentine projected that the district intends to restore an average of $1 million annually to its fund balance over the next five years. However, a philosophical divide emerged among trustees regarding how heavily to fund employee raises versus the district's "savings account".
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Blinn College Vocational Nursing Director to Serve on Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board
The head of the Vocational Nursing Program at Blinn College has been tapped for serve on the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board. Dr. Michelle Marburger is the Program Director for Vocational Nursing at the Blinn College District, and is one of 13 appointees to the board. The...
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Controversial Katy ISD Residency Check Highlights Why School Districts Verify Student Residency
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A residency verification conducted by Katy Independent School District officials in late June has sparked widespread discussion after a family's attorney alleged district employees exceeded the scope of a routine residency verification. According to the family's attorney, Katy High School Principal Dr. Rick...
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Bryan High student honors fallen officers with Eagle Scout memorial
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Bryan High School student dedicated his Eagle Scout project to honoring fallen police officers by creating a memorial now on display at the Bryan Police Department. Roman Smith, a sophomore, built three benches and a bronze statue to honor his godfather, Bryan Hebert, who died...
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Determined student gains entry to A&M
When desire takes up residence in the human heart and mind, it initiates a journey of a thousand actions. But desire has no backbone without perseverance. Without it, every challenge, delay and failure can pull the plug on desire. For determined Wimberley grad Mollie Willoughby, learning last week that she’d gained entry into Texas A&M University’s Aggie ACHIEVE Program was an especially proud moment for her and her family.
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College Station ISD hosting auxiliary job fair July 9
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station Independent School District is hosting an auxiliary job fair Thursday, July 9, with openings across multiple departments. The event is open to job seekers interested in positions in transportation, child nutrition, custodial, and paraprofessional departments. Representatives from each department, along with the human resources department, will be on-site to assist with applications and conduct interviews.
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Brenham alum Bolcerek giving back to WCJ by teaching summer lessons
BRENHAM - Brenham High School alum Lainie Bolcerek is giving back to the local volleyball community this summer by teaching the area’s youth in private lessons. Bolcerek is using the knowledge gained through her days as a Cubette and her most recent experience as part of Baylor’s club volleyball program to conduct lessons at Washington County Junior Volleyball Club’s new facility in Brenham.
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Central Texas College Regional Police Academy graduates new class of cadets
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Twenty-five cadets graduated Friday from Central Texas College’s Regional Police Academy after completing 24 weeks of academic and skills training, marking their first step toward careers in law enforcement. The ceremony recognized recruits preparing to serve departments across Central Texas, including the Cameron Police Department...
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Pilot Point, Tioga strong at State 7-on-7
Ranch Cities' teams made their final push of the 7-on-7 season, with the Pilot Point Bearcats and Tioga Bulldogs competing at the 2026 State Tournament on June 25-26. The Bearcats and Bulldogs traveled to College Station and faced off with 31 other teams in Division II and III, with both programs recording Top 10 finishes.
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Greening Law, Nic Scourton help hundreds of Brazos Valley students gear up for school with backpacks
This year’s event expanded from previous years, with organizers distributing 500 fully stocked backpacks and 100 pairs of Adidas tennis shoes to children preparing for the upcoming school year.
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Hearne ISD announces interim superintendent
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Hearne Independent School District has announced the appointment of Travis Weatherspoon as Interim Superintendent. The district says Weatherspoon brings more than four decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, district operations, and school improvement to this role. He has served Hearne ISD since 2016 as Assistant Superintendent of […]
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Regent chairmen from Texas A&M, Texas send joint letter in opposition of Protect College Sports Act
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - When it comes to college athletics, few things bring Texas A&M and Texas together. The Protect College Sports Act has become one of those unifying forces. On Friday, a joint letter from Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Chairman Robert L. Albritton and University...
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WCLL 11-year-olds defeat College Station to bounce back at sectionals
Washington County’s 11-year-old all-stars kept their summer run alive on Sunday evening with a sectional win over College Station at Faulkner Park in Tyler. WC picked up a 7-1 victory to advance to the second round of the elimination bracket, where a win would push the county all-stars into the sectional finals.