Superintendent Chris Allen said closing the school is “heartbreaking but necessary” as Midway struggles with deficits and stalled growth.
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Midway ISD looks to close Speegleville Elementary to cut costs
District leaders say the aging school is too expensive to operate in a time of stagnant state funding and declining enrollment. “This community is in a state of uncertainty … I feel it and I am sorry,” Trustee Pam Watts said.
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School struggles, data centers, downtown visions and more: Six storylines we’re following in ’26
Amid optimism about Waco’s growth and opportunities, some worry about school takeovers and cuts to social safety net services.
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China Spring ISD parents see tax election as a forum on the school system’s future
China Spring parents say schools are the reason they live in this suburban school district. The VATRE election on Nov. 4 will determine whether staffing and program levels continue.
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State ballot measures could mean big breaks for Waco taxpayers
The Nov. 4 ballot includes several measures granting exemptions to businesses, widows of veterans, older and disabled taxpayers and homeowners in general.
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China Spring ISD warns of staff, program cuts if tax election fails
District officials say rising costs have created a $1.2 million budget deficit that will force deep cuts unless voters pass the measure
