Bonham Independent School District
Two elementary campuses need state improvement plans
The district will hold a public hearing on Nov. 9, 2026 on Targeted Improvement Plans for Evans and Finley-Oates.
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Aspermont Independent School District
School starts 2026-27 with fewer students: 191, down from 208
At the August 27, 2026 meeting the superintendent reported attendance of 191 students, down from 208 at the same point a year earlier, a drop of about 8%. Monthly reports in 2025-26 ranged from about 203 to 215.
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Board settles some construction lawsuits and rejects a mediator's offer
Eagle Pass ISD is suing builders over past construction projects. On March 17, 2026 the board approved settlement offers in EPISD v. Alamo (Cerna, RVE and RVLA) and EPISD v. Leyendecker (SAG) with two subcontractors. On August 19, 2026 it voted 7-0 to deny a mediator's settlement proposal in EPISD v. Leyendecker (SAG), so that case continues.
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Outside audit flags special education staffing and caseloads
An outside special education review by TCASE was presented on August 11, 2026. It found that special education enrollment grew 48% from 2019 to 2026 while overall enrollment fell 7.4%. The reviewers found no defined service framework, high caseloads (around 35 students per staff member), understaffing, possible over-identification, and that most special education students are served outside general education classrooms.
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District
State orders fix to discipline reporting
TEA reviewed how the district reports discipline and handles expulsions. The district will follow a corrective action plan through September 30, 2027, with staff training and a TEA specialist. It also starts a program that keeps some students on campus instead of sending them to alternative school.
Leonard Independent School District
Board consults lawyer over construction payment dispute
The June 8, 2026 agenda listed a closed session with the board's attorney about a construction payment dispute, followed by possible action.
Bonham Independent School District
District admits it did not tell parents about uncertified teachers
In a June 2026 district statement, Superintendent Dr. Lance Hamlin said Bonham ISD should have sent letters to parents in 2025-26 when their child was taught by an uncertified teacher, and it did not.
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