Wingate
Wingate, TX · Education
acuoptimist.com
Schubert: university endowment tops $1 billion
President Phil Schubert said in the faculty and staff meeting on Wednesday that the university’s endowment passed $1 billion this summer, marking a milestone in the endowment’s growth. The endowment distributes 4.5% each year to the university for use in operations and scholarships. Donations accumulated over the years...
acuoptimist.com
McCloud chosen as first Valencia program director
Thomas ‘TJ’ McCloud is a husband, a father of twins and a former musician who now leads ACU’s first study abroad program in Valencia, Spain. McCloud and his wife, Holly, raised their children, Ian and Isla, mostly in Nicaragua before moving to Charleston, South Carolina. This August,...
ktxs.com
Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie set 2026 football slates ahead of Football Friday Night
ABILENE, Texas — Football Friday Night is right around the corner, and Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie are set for busy 2026 campaigns. The Eagles open Aug. 28 at San Angelo Central before hosting Cooper in the annual crosstown matchup on Sept. 4. Cooper’s schedule begins with a scrimmage against Permian on Aug. 20, followed by its season opener at Azle. Wylie opens at home against Brownwood on Aug. 28.
The Abilene Reporter-News
Wylie ISD sees slight dip in latest state ratings
The Texas Education Agency released the official accountability ratings for the 2025-2026 school year for public schools and districts across the state on Friday, Aug. 14. Wylie ISD received a score of 88 out of 100 or a B in the A-F accountability ratings from the TEA. That is a slight decline from the 2024-25 school year when the district received a score of 92. For the 2025-2026 school year, Wylie ISD received a B rating for student achievement, a C for school progress and a B for closing the gap. Here are the 2025-2026 accountability ratings for each Wylie ISD school with ratings in parentheses for the 2024-25 school year: Wylie East Elementary School: A (A) Wylie East Intermediate School: C (B) Wylie East Junior High School: A (B) Wylie High School: B (B) Wylie West Early Childhood Center: A (A) Wylie West Elementary School: A (A) Wylie West Intermediate School: A (A) Wylie West Junior High School: A (A) More: See how Abilene ISD schools performed in new ratings In 2025-26, Wylie ISD had an enrollment of 5,617 students. The Hispanic student population for the 2025-26 school year was 25.7%, the White population was 59.5%, and the African
Yahoo!
LIST: 2026 school ratings across the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The 2026 A-F School Accountability Ratings are now online. Here's a look at the overall district ratings for Big Country school districts. Want more local news? Download the KTAB+ app for your Smart TV to stay informed on the latest news and watch episodes of exclusive shows made in-house! Find out how to get KTAB+ on your television with our download guide.
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Taylor Telecom to launch program honoring Big Country students making a difference Monday
ABILENE, Texas — Taylor Telecom will announce a new program Monday recognizing Big Country students who are making a positive impact in their schools and communities. The company has invited local school district superintendents within its coverage area to attend a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. at the Club Level of Abilene Christian University’s Moody Coliseum.
KLST/KSAN
Winters ISD: ‘No indication of an immediate danger’ found after ‘potential threat’ directed at district
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Winters ISD students will go through classes with a heightened security presence on campus this Friday after the district reported that a “potential threat” was directed toward it Thursday evening. In a statement issued on the night of Aug. 13, Winters ISD said its administration was made aware […]
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Abilene ISD teachers earn Region 14 Teacher of the Year honors
ABILENE, Texas — Two Abilene ISD educators have earned Region 14’s top teaching honors and will advance to the state level in the Texas Teacher of the Year program. Noah Watson, a kindergarten teacher at Bowie STEM Academy, was named the Region 14 Elementary Teacher of the Year, while Katie Condra, an English language arts teacher at the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science, or ATEMS, was named the Region 14 Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Breckenridge Texan
Breckenridge Buckaroos, Dublin Lions scrimmage to raise funds for benevolence fund
The Breckenridge High School Buckaroos and the Dublin High School Lions will take the field at Buckaroo Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, for a pre-season scrimmage designated as part of the statewide “Our Day to Shine” program. The JV scrimmage will start at 5:30 p.m., and the varsity...
bigcountryhomepage.com
Abilene High has new leaders but the same goals
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Abilene High Eagles started getting ready to defend their third straight district title on Monday morning. The Eagles and head coach Mike Fullen are expected to some great things this season. They return five starters on both sides of the ball, and many...
The Abilene Reporter-News
2026 Preseason All-Big Country High School Volleyball Super Team
As summer winds down, and the start of a new school year quickly approaches, teams throughout the Lone Star State are gearing up for the start of the 2026 Texas high school volleyball season. The Big Country and Abilene area’s top high school volleyball players and teams will tip off the 2026 season on Monday, Aug. 10, and look to leave their mark on the court this year. The Abilene Reporter-News is recognizing the top returning high school volleyball stars from across the Big Country with spots on the ARN’s Preseason All-Big Country Volleyball Super Team , which seeks to honor the area’s most talented and prominent players. Selections were determined by a combination of stats, individual awards/accolades and overall team success from the 2025 Texas high school volleyball season . Here’s a closer look at all the athletes who earned spots on the Abilene Reporter-News’ 2026 Preseason All-Big Country Volleyball Superteam: 2026 Preseason All-Big Country Volleyball Super Team – First Team Starters Middle Blocker – Haddie Mock, Abilene Wylie, Sr. Mock was named a Class 5A TGCA All-State pick after a strong junior season for the Lady Bulldogs in 2025, tallying 51 solo blocks, 104 block assists, 243 kills
The Abilene Reporter-News
Texas DPS issues back-to-school warnings for motorists, students
If there's an end to summer, it's the first day of school. To that end, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding parents, students and any other motorist traveling past school campuses or along the routes students walk to reach them, to be extra-vigilant. When exactly is the first day of school? For Abilene and Amarillo ISDs, that's Aug. 19 and Aug. 18, respectively. But for Abilene's Wylie ISD, school begins a week earlier on Aug. 13. That's true also for Wichita Falls ISD and San Angelo ISD while Lubbock and Lubbock-Cooper ISDs begin on Aug. 12. “As students head back to school, we’re asking every driver to make safety their top priority," said Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee. "Slow down, eliminate distractions and remain alert — especially in school zones, at bus stops and in high-volume traffic areas. Every child deserves to arrive at school and return home safely, and that starts with each of us making responsible decisions behind the wheel," Rippee said. DPS provided a list of driving tips for motorists to refresh their skills with: Give students extra room and don’t assume they are paying attention to your vehicle. Students are often distracted by
Breckenridge Texan
Breckenridge schools start 2026-27 year on Monday; drivers urged to use caution in school zones, around buses
The 2026-27 school year kicks off for Breckenridge students bright and early tomorrow morning, Monday, Aug. 10. For the new year, classes will start at 7:45 a.m. (East Elementary, junior high and high school) or 7:55 a.m. (South Elementary) and wrap up between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m., depending on the school and grade level.
BigCountryHomepage
New Abilene ISD teachers receive surprise grants
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – About 40 Abilene ISD teachers who are new to the profession were awarded $150 grants on Thursday by the Abilene Education Foundation. This was the 15th annual distribution of the Judy Dudley Memorial GIFT, or Giving Incentives for First-Time Teachers, Grants. AEF Executive Director Adam Samuels said the grants are important […]
bigcountryhomepage.com
Anson’s Firepower is Physical & Determined to Win
ANSON, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Anson Tigers have the firepower to be a serious district title contender. There’s the 6-foot-5 receiving threat, Malachi St. John. Returning sophomore quarterback Grayson Feagan. First-team All-District linebackers Samuel Wilburn and Avery Lozano. Last season’s District Lineman of the Year, Alijah Lozano....