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Fox Tech's class of 1956 still rocking and rolling at 70th high school reunion

The San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School class of 1956 celebrated their 70-year reunion featuring a DJ, mariachis and nostalgic mementos of an era they called “happy days.”

San Antonio, TX · 17d

San Antonio Express News

San Antonio ISD bets on strict classroom structure to improve schools

A new districtwide initiative is changing how San Antonio ISD educates nearly all of its 42,000 students.

San Antonio Express News

SAISD board approves projects at two East Side schools after delays

The San Antonio ISD vote comes about a month after trustees paused the projects amid scrutiny of the $1.3 billion 2020 bond package.

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Three North East ISD schools on the short list for possible closure in 2027

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. North East Independent School District parents concerned that the district may close their children’s schools attended the district’s board meeting Monday evening to make their fears known. Jacob Villarreal...

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Lockhart students launch ‘Komfort for Kids’ to help children facing difficult times

Two Lockhart High School students are turning a classroom competition into an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local children. Camila Borchers and Zoei McLaurin, members of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE), have launched “Komfort for Kids,” a community donation drive aimed at bringing comfort and a little happiness to elementary students experiencing trauma, major life changes, or other difficult situations.

Lockhart, TX · 16d

culturemap.com

3 San Antonio K-8 schools earn top marks in new U.S. News ranking

Three San Antonio elementary and middle schools are being hailed as the most brilliant beacons of Texas early education in U.S. News and World Report's new list ranking the best K-8 schools for 2027. U.S. News' annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings analyzed over 70,000 public schools on the...

San Antonio Express News

McCollum makes E-N high school football rankings debut after clinching playoff spot

McCollum makes E-N high school football rankings debut after clinching playoff spot.

San Antonio, TX · 19d

foxsanantonio.com

New SAISD learning program praised for clarity, criticized as too rigid

The High Five program has been praised for its clarity, but others question why it is being introduced at most schools, including those that believe they are already succeeding without it. SAISD has turned to the High Five Learning Initiative. The program is restructuring how students learn, with an emphasis...

San Antonio, TX · 16d

tejanonation.net

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UTSA’s Sonido Tejano to Showcase the Next Generation of Tejano Music at Free Fall Recital

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The next generation of Tejano music will take center stage at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) as Sonido Tejano prepares for its first fall recital, a free public performance celebrating the music, culture and traditions that have shaped generations of Tejano artists.

San Antonio, TX · 17d

KXAN

Webb Middle School PTA files complaint against closure petition

The Texas Education Agency is reviewing the claims made by the local PTA.

Austin, TX · 18d

theseabreezebeacon.com

It’s Official … TX Comptroller Investigating BHISD

BHISD under investigation under leadership of BHISD Superintendent Greg Poole. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced last week that following a request from Governor Greg Abbott, his office is investigating four public school districts for financial performance reviews. The ISDs are Austin ISD, Barbers Hill ISD, El Paso ISD, and Prosper ISD.

Texas · 18d

San Antonio Express News

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A board in waiting: South San Antonio ISD trustees prepare for an uncertain return

Nearly two years after the state replaced South San Antonio ISD’s elected board, trustees consider how — and when —the district will return to local control.

San Antonio, TX · 19d

Austin American-Statesman

High school football rankings: Cedar Ridge, Westlake still pace 6A in Central Texas

The American-Statesman's top five rankings after Week 8 of the Central Texas high school football season sees a newcomer in 5A.

Cedar Park, TX · 18d

KXAN

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San Marcos CISD outlines plans to improve student performance

San Marcos CISD is outlining new strategies to improve student performance at Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School.

San Marcos, TX · 18d

news4sanantonio.com

Northeast ISD weighs elementary consolidations amid $20M budget gap, no vote yet

SAN ANTONIO - Three Northeast ISD schools are on the chopping block as the school district battles a $20 million budget shortfall. The schools are all elementary schools that would be consolidated into other schools in an effort to cut overhead costs. NEISD leaders say student enrollment has shrunk by...

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The Abilene Reporter-News

Texas High School Team Tennis – UIL State Tournament Schedule, Scores (Oct. 21-22)

After two weeks of intense postseason action and several highly competitive regional tournaments, the top players and teams in Texas high school tennis are ready to compete for UIL state championships. The Lone Star State’s top team tennis squads are set to meet for the UIL Team Tennis State Tournament on Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 21-22, in San Antonio. 12 schools will participate in the state semifinals of the Class 4A-6A UIL Team Tennis Playoffs, which are set to begin with first-round action getting underway Wednesday, Oct. 21. Winners will advance to the 2026 Class 4A-6A UIL Team Tennis State Championship matches on Thursday, Oct. 22. Here’s a closer look at every sixth and seventh-round matchup during the state semifinals and state championship matches of the 2026 UIL Team Tennis Playoffs: 2026 UIL Team Tennis Playoffs – State Tournament Schedule, Scores (Oct. 21-22) CLASS 4A State semifinal – Canyon Randall 10, Lindale 3 State semifinal – Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway 10, Robinson 1 State championship – Canyon Randall 7, Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway 5 (match ongoing) More: Vote for Big Country High School Athlete of the Week for Oct. 12-18, presented by City National Bank More: Richland Springs joins Week 8 Big Country Six-Man

Texas · 19d

KSAT 12

NEISD families await more details on possible school closures

SAN ANTONIO – North East ISD families are expected to learn more this week about which campuses could be affected as the district weighs possible school closures or consolidations tied to declining enrollment and campus efficiency. The NEISD school board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Community...

San Antonio, TX · 19d

tpr.org

Texas State University now owns and operates its own satellite

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an earlier reference to Texas State University as TSU. The university’s correct abbreviation is TXST. Texas State University in San Marcos...

San Marcos, TX · 20d

epbusinessjournal.com