A Texas judge ruled July 3 that the Texas Education Agency can release its public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The scores were blocked for nearly one year after 33 school districts sued the TEA last August, arguing that the agency unfairly raised the bar for schools to earn a high score…
Conroe ISD will hold a meeting July 15 to discuss multiple items, including its compensation plan and zoning for its new schools. The details At the June 24 meeting, CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented the 2025-26 compensation plan, which includes 6% raises for teachers and staff and a 4% raise for police and…
Willis ISD trustees approved its 2025-26 compensation plan, the district announced July 10. What it means The plan includes salary increases for teachers, instructional professionals, nonexempt hourly personnel and administrators, according to the district. Teachers will receive: $1,000–$1,500 for one to two years of service $2,500 for three to four years of service $5,000 for…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss an informational update on the state of the county jail for the forecasted inmate population growth at its July 15 meeting. What you need to know According to the agenda packet, commissioners will hear a presentation on the county jail and discuss the land swap agreement between the…
During a July 10 budget workshop meeting, Conroe officials said they are reshaping their long-term infrastructure strategy with a five-year Capital Improvement Plan instead of 10 years. “This is a true CIP for five years. Will it change? Absolutely, it’s going to change. There’s going to be some projects that come up,” Norman McGuire, assistant…
President Donald Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville on July 11, one week after historic flooding killed at least 119 people during the July 4 weekend. Before heading to Texas, the president expanded a federal disaster declaration for the floods, making residents of Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, San Saba, Tom…
Willis ISD is estimated to have a surplus budget for its 2025-26 fiscal year following the impact of House Bill 2, which will provide permanent raises for educators and support staff; overhaul how the state funds special education; and set aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance. WISD…
Owner Theresa Wychico has officially opened her real estate company, she confirmed. What you need to know Wychico Realty lists small lots to large acres and has 17 agents on staff, Wychico said. Her staff helps first time buyers and can also list farm property. “There’s nothing in real estate we won’t touch,” Wychico said.…
A community with 1,000 homes is one step closer to beginning sales after Shea Homes selected its builders, according to a July 7 news release. In a nutshell Wildtree, a 430-acre community, will sit in west Montgomery County and feature 40-foot homesites from Perry Homes as well as 50-foot lots from Coventry Homes. It will…
In the wake of flooding that killed over 100 people in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas lawmakers to improve the state’s natural disaster preparedness during an upcoming legislative overtime. He also asked lawmakers to redraw congressional districts and tackle other GOP priorities. At a glance Lawmakers should draft legislation to update…
