Waco mayor and council races take top billing, while Lacy Lakeview and China Spring ISD draw contenders in an otherwise slow election season.
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Speegleville school closure exposes Midway ISD’s enrollment, budget strains
Superintendent Chris Allen said closing the school is “heartbreaking but necessary” as Midway struggles with deficits and stalled growth.
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Staff at two struggling schools could reapply for jobs under Waco ISD charter deal
The Waco ISD board agreed to move forward with a contract with Third Future Schools to operate South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools in a bid to avert a state takeover of the whole district.
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Waco ISD seeks to avert state takeover by hiring charter firm to run struggling schools
Waco ISD would let Third Future Schools operate South Waco Elementary and Dean Highland Elementary, shielding the district from the threat of a takeover.
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Waco ISD board punts decision on filling Guillory’s seat, with appointment likely
The board could either call a special election by Feb. 21 or appoint a replacement within 180 days. But any special election would have to be called before the next regular board meeting Feb. 26.