The Texas House approved legislation on Thursday that would restrict transgender student athlete participation in school sports, clearing a notable hurdle for supporters of the measure after similar legislation sailed through the Senate and stalled in the House three times prior this year.

There will be a free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference to learn more about the impact of Alzheimer's/dementia including useful resources and information for caregivers.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — In an era where the nation struggles with racial justice, the newly expanded Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama seeks equality for all Americans.

The Palestine Independent School District had a chance to show off its new industrial arts facility on Tuesday with a ribbon cutting and showcase of the career and technical education department.

During the Monday meeting of the Palestine Independent School District board, the group recognized several exemplary students, discussed the food service program and approved a resolution regarding home learning.

Humanities Texas is pleased to announce that Melonie Menefee of Buffalo High School has been selected as one of 15 recipients of a 2021 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award.   

Westwood residents will vote on a $38 million bond in November, thanks to thorough research and planning by the school district’s long range planning committee. Approved by Westwood’s school board in August, the proposed bond issue provides funding that addresses district-wide safety, access…

Elkhart schools broke ground on a new $1.6 million construction project for agriculture education this week. Trustees of the Elkhart Independent School District shoveled dirt Monday in support of expanding the district’s agriculture program, which serves roughly 300 students.

With the pandemic still on everyone’s mind, school has started and most children are attending in-person classes. Extra care needs to be taken by motorists sharing the roads with school buses, children walking or on bicycles, and even lots of new teen drivers taking their first car trip to school.

Families with students relying on free or reduced-cost meals at school can now receive a single payment of $375 as a part of a summer round of Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer food aid, which has previously provided single payments of up to $1,200 for eligible students.

With a quorum restored and legislation moving in the Texas House again, GOP lawmakers are hoping to push through a wide array of education-related bills in the next two weeks, covering issues from priorities of the socially conservative wing of the party to restoring funding so schools can o…

Roughly 300 kids are starting off the school year on the right foot with a new pair of shoes thanks to First Blessing Shoe Ministry. Community members donated $20 per child to provide new socks and a pair of brand-name shoes at First Christian Church Saturday.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the second special legislative session will begin at noon Saturday — and with an expanded agenda.

Each year, as summer draws to a close, schools and families begin their back to school preparations. Whether you are sending your child off to school for the first time, transferring to a new district or starting your last, first day in your senior year, there is always new information and k…

The Palestine Independent School District board of trustees approved a proposal during Monday’s meeting to lower its portion of the property tax rate for the 2021-22 school year.

There was no discussion of Kimberlyn Snider during the board meeting of the Neches Independent School District Monday, July 19.

Texas families who relied on the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which previously provided a one-time benefit of $285 for students receiving free and reduced-price meals, can apply for another round of food aid for the 2021-22 school year.

Palestine schools will use a large portion of a $7.9 million grant to purchase online software that targets gaps in student learning. The district’s portion of a nationwide grant known as the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER III) aims to redress academic achievem…

The COVID-19 pandemic appeared to undo years of improvement for Texas students meeting grade requirements in reading and math, with students who did most of their schooling remotely suffering "significant declines" compared to those who attended in person, according to standardized test resu…

In a special called meeting of the Westwood Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, the long range steering committee presented an extensive recommendation for the future of Westwood schools.

Greg and Patricia Champagne, the owners of Discount Pools, awarded four scholarships to area graduates Wednesday, May 26.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Anderson County Autism Support Group will have guest speaker Lisa Deckard Mass, a parent of an adult son with Autism from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday April 27 at Westwood Baptist Church

Palestine Independent School District hosted a special award party for its lead reading teachers at Northside and Southside Schools, Kindergarten through Third Grade.

On Healthy Kids Day, children can hunt for Easter eggs and run around looking like them, too. Palestine YMCA, Palestine Regional Medical Center, and 10 other sponsors are hosting Easter egg hunts for three age groups and a Color Me Fun Run at the Alex Patel YMCA Soccer Complex.

Each year, parents, guardians, students, and community members are given the opportunity to nominate students for the Launch Program in Palestine ISD. The LAUNCH program is a K-5 program consisting of a rigorous curriculum that offers an extensive foundation in the core academic areas with a…

Six-year-old Elijah Garcia had never heard of boxer Muhammad Ali a few weeks ago, but he knows a lot more now after helping his mom make a model for Westwood Primary School’s African American History Month.

Parents, students, and teachers of Palestine Independent School District are voting on a calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.

Teachers and staff at Elkhart Independent School District received a surprise “bonus” payment Thursday, March 4, just in time to plan for some Spring Break fun.

Palestine High School’s career trades students are building their own future. They’re learning essential construction skills while renovating a 1940 wood frame bungalow on Ben Milam Road. 

Elkhart Independent School District is establishing a foundation that will award college scholarships to graduating seniors beginning in 2021. Two factors making the new foundation possible include the school board’s approval and a donation of $10,000 from Commercial Bank of Texas.

Workforce Solutions of East Texas wants to help more young adults overcome barriers when entering the job market. The agency is encouraging young workers to apply for CareerEDGE, a federal program that helps 15 to 20 local young adults develop skills and overcome barriers to employment each year.

Westwood Independent School District is awarding roughly $200,000 to all 278 employees this week. Every employee — from principals and teachers to office staff, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers — received a check for $700 Thursday. 

All 225 students at Washington Early Childhood Center left school in a new pair of brand-name shoes Monday. Many of the children, ages three to five, jumped, or danced or skipped in their new soles, after trying them on with help from volunteers.