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Local school boards and colleges are locking in their budgets and leadership plans this week. It’s worth paying attention because these decisions directly impact your property tax bill and how your neighborhood schools operate.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 9 the 60 before.
Your property tax rate is likely on the chopping block, so these meetings will determine if your bill goes up or stays flat.
Parents, students, and local educators stand to gain the most from the new policies and funding priorities being set.
Property owners who are already feeling the squeeze of rising costs might see their tax burden increase.
A Callisburg teacher has been placed on leave after his arrest last week.Spencer Brewer, a fourth grade math teacher in Callisburg, was arrested by Collinsville police Wednesday, charged with online solicitatio...
As North Central Texas College prepares to welcome students for the upcoming academic year, Chancellor Dr. G. Brent Wallace praised faculty and staff for delivering exceptional student outcomes while emphasizing the financial realities facing community colleges across Texas under the state's new outcomes-based funding model.
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Four Cooke County school districts have scheduled board meetings and public budget hearings in mid-August, giving residents a chance to weigh in on next year's spending plans. Gainesville I...
Edison Elementary's first day of school will be Aug. 18 after precautionary measures taken due to the discovery of mold.Gainesville ISD engaged Farmer Environmental Group to conduct an indoor air quality...
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Weather Alert ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas. *...
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville ISD is lining up the last steps before classes return, with Meet the Teacher night set for Aug. 10 and required substitute orientation dates posted for the 2026-27 year. The...
Gainesville ISD has scheduled the substitute orientation dates for the year.All subs, both new and returning, are required to attend orientation prior to being approved for employment for the 2026-2027 school...
Weather Alert ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. *...
DENISON, Texas — Public agendas posted through July 15 show school districts and local boards entering budget, policy and leadership work. The entries below describe scheduled agenda items. They do not...
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