Garland ISD trustees unanimously approved naming South Garland High School’s varsity gymnasium in honor of alumnus and NBA star Tyrese Maxey during their Tuesday, July 28 regular meeting, recognizing his accomplishments and lasting impact on the school community....
The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said, and the deadline for families to apply has been extended to 11:59 p.m. CT on March 31, 2026. “Demand is strong for the record-setting...
Garland ISD trustees approved policy updates addressing artificial intelligence and diversity, equity and inclusion language, declined a proposal to add prayer time during the school day, and authorized a joint elections contract during last week’s board meeting. The...
Wylie ISD trustees opened last week’s regular meeting with public comments centered on a controversy involving the distribution of religious materials at Wylie East High School. According to the district, women affiliated with the organization Why Islam, along with...
Courtesy art, to visit the web site, click here. Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses. The Texas Education Freedom...
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 20, outlining multiple developments and updates planned for the district this year. The meeting opened with several recognitions, including the appointment of Janet Wyatt as Achieve Academy...
A monument on the grounds of the Texas Capitol in Austin provides the text of the Ten Commandments specified under SB 10. Courtesy Library of Congress All 17 members of a federal appeals court in New Orleans have heard arguments in two cases challenging laws requiring...
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees has been named a statewide finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education School Board Award. The board includes Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and trustees Daphne Stanley, Robert Selders, Jr., Larry Glick, Linda Griffin, Wes...
Wylie East’s Cambrie Cooper competes in junior swine showmanship during the 2026 Collin County Junior Livestock Show last week in McKinney. Cambrie won Reserve Champion in Duroc Swine. Courtesy Nicole House Photography Wylie ISD agricultural science students earned a...
