Galveston Arts Center names new interim executive director
Selah Tacconi brings more than two decades of experience in nonprofit management, higher education, fundraising and organizational development.
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Former Dickinson ISD staff accuses district of retaliatory firing after complaint
Stephanie Cerda, whose daughter said she was threatened, and Terez Keith, whose son reported the threats, said the district failed to communicate with them about how it handled the incident at Dickinson High School....
Work to begin next week on workforce housing at former L.A. Morgan school in Galveston
The redevelopment is a joint effort between Build Galveston CDC and Vision Galveston, which plan to preserve portions of the former school for a community center while preparing the site for new workforce housing....
Galveston community to weigh in on national Juneteenth initiative
Organizers announced two public engagement sessions Oct. 24 and 25 at Ball High School, marking the first major step in a yearlong master-planning process that could eventually lead to the development of a cultural institution, public spaces and educational programming…...
Galveston County schools lose students as immigration fears rise
The effects of immigration enforcement are reaching students and families across Galveston County, prompting some school administrators to help families navigate disruptions....
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The Ball High School class of 1966 reflects on its high school years and shares advice for today’s students at a 60th reunion.
College of the Mainland unplugs and reviews after 'Run. Hide. Fight.' error
The false message about a shooting at the main campus and urging people on the League City campus to take survival actions “may have caused fear and emotional distress for some members of our community,” officials said in a statement....
University of Texas Medical Branch celebrates 135 years
Students, alumni and faculty believe a culture of service, innovation and resilience still defines the University of Texas Medical Branch after 135 years of serving Galveston County through storms, pandemics and tragedy....
Ghost wolf expo to pair conservation and craft beer
Hosted by the Galveston Ghost Wolves team, part of the Gulf Coast Canine Project, the expo at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., will feature presentations and educational tables from conservation organizations and government agencies....
District judge orders Galveston ISD to display Ten Commandments posters
122nd District Judge Jeth Jones denied several motions from the district, including a request to delay the case until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to take up a similar challenge to the law. The ruling came after school trustees…...
Galveston County district judge orders Galveston ISD to hang up Ten Commandment posters
122nd District Judge Jeth Jones denied several motions from the district, including a request to delay the case until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to take up a similar challenge to the law. The ruling came after school trustees…...
Texas City’s Heights Elementary named Lone Star Ribbon School
Heights is the only Galveston County campus to receive the distinction this year and one of three schools in the greater Houston area to earn the honor....
Controversial Galveston property to soon open as a park with deep historic ties
The debate about the most suitable use of the Rosenberg Elementary School land overshadowed the property's historic significance to the island.
Texas City High School JROTC makes history with national honor
Texas City High School’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC has been named a 2026 Naval Honor School, marking the first time in school history the program has earned the distinction....
‘Have optimism in our future’: Educators put faith in next generation
Making sure students are prepared for what comes next — including jobs that may not even exist today — will require educators, businesses and community leaders to work more closely together, four local education leaders said Thursday....
Texas Education Agency disputes AI-scoring claims, clarifies regrading
Jake Kobersky, director of media relations for the agency, told The Daily News Friday that the changes resulted from a proactive agency-led review that identified opportunities to award students additional credit, rather than correcting machine errors....
Texas City school earns national recognition for literacy gains
The Texas City Independent School District campus was named a Bright Spots school by The 74, a national nonprofit education news organization. The designation recognizes schools whose third-grade students perform better in reading than statistical models predict based on local…...
TEA raises Central Middle School accountability scores after AI-grading error
An agency spokesman told The Daily News on Thursday that content experts reviewed responses on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness reading language arts tests for grades six through eight and determined some responses deserved additional credit....
Group launches master-planning phase for Galveston Juneteenth center
The group Juneteenth’s Home announced Monday it selected three firms to develop a master plan for what organizers envision as a national center for Juneteenth storytelling, education and cultural preservation in the city where the events commemorated by the holiday…...
Dickinson ISD, UHCL expand college access
Dickinson ISD students with an unweighted GPA of at least 2.75 can secure guaranteed admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake by completing an application and submitting an official transcript. SAT and ACT scores are optional, and the university will…...
LULAC president criticizes Galveston ISD after grant-funded bilingual liaison position eliminated
LULAC 151 President Robert Quintero told Superintendent Matthew Neighbors and the school’s trustees that the measure will further estrange a community he believes is already hesitant to reach out because of immigration law enforcement....
LULAC president calls out Galveston ISD for firing bilingual family liasion
LULAC 151 President Robert Quintero told Superintendent Matthew Neighbors and the school’s trustees that the measure will further estrange a community he believes is already hesitant to reach out because of immigration law enforcement....
Parents seek new approach to Ball High graduation events
In moving away from Project Graduation, Ball High School parents joined a national trend of significantly altering graduation celebrations by dropping such things as a traditional all-night lock-in or canceling events altogether....
Multiple people shot two days ahead of semester start at Virginia college
Multiple people were shot on Saturday morning, Aug. 15, at Virginia State University, according to a university post on X. Officials say the campus remains on lockdown....
Meet the 50 West Texas cross country runners to watch this season
Along with football, volleyball and other fall sports, cross country season started earlier this month for high school teams across the Lone Star State....
Super 25 high school football scores as season kicks off
High school football season is here. The 2026 season kicked off last week, with Hawaii being the first state to kick off last week.
Galveston County school districts show gains in latest state ratings, but one falls behind
Friendswood, Clear Creek, Dickinson, High Island, Galveston and Santa Fe ISDs all earned overall scores of at least 80 out of 100, while Texas City ISD scored 77 and Hitchcock ISD scored 67. The ratings measure student performance on state…...
Rich Rodriguez considering holding open tryouts for WVU students
Though we're just weeks away from the start of the 2026 season, West Virginia may not be done adding to its roster.
High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams
Over the next few weeks, high school football will return in full swing in nearly all corners of the country.
A-F school ratings released. See how Coastal Bend schools scored
Students are just starting to think about grades, but for their school districts and campuses, it's that time of the year when the report card comes in....
Meet the USA TODAY Sports West Region preseason ALL-USA high school football team
From the Pacific coast to the Hoover Dam and the mountains ranges north to south, the West Region is producing talent with eyes on championships and acclaim in the coming high school football season....
Old school may get new life as senior living center
A former elementary school in Wichita Falls may be destined for new life as a senior housing and community center project.
Skip Bertman, 5-time national champion at LSU, dies at 88
Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, who guided the Tigers to five national championships before serving as the school's athletic director, died Friday at 88....