The University Interscholastic League ruled Argyle High School quarterback Hayes Hackney eligible to play in a 3-0 decision, overturning an Oct. 20 district executive committee ruling that deemed him ineligible over a residency dispute.
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A 17-year-old senior at Grand Prairie ISD sued the district, alleging sex discrimination after administrators removed her from the lead male role in "Little Shop of Horrors" one week into rehearsals. The district cited Senate Bill 12 as the basis for the decision. The production was canceled after she declined reassignment to a different role.
Ana Mota, 17-year-old North Texas high school senior suing district; Grand Prairie ISD, school district named in lawsuit
Leonard High School Principal Jansen Trotter was arrested and charged with failing to report alleged teacher misconduct as required by state law. A student allegedly told Trotter about the misconduct before dying by suicide days later.
Jansen Dru Trotter, Leonard High School Principal; Leonard Independent School District, School district employer; Leonard Police Department, Arresting agency and 3 more
Texas' $1 billion private school voucher program enables families to spend funds on tuition, books, supplies, tutoring, therapy, enrichment activities, and other approved educational expenses through an online marketplace called Odyssey. As of October 5, families had spent more than $270 million, including nearly $50 million through the online marketplace.
$$1 billion for private school voucher program total
Lupita Reyes, Parent receiving voucher funds for two children; Travis Pillow, Oversees program for Texas Comptroller's Office; José Menéndez, State Senator, San Antonio Democrat and 1 more
Two helicopters collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in northwest Oregon, killing three people. One helicopter carried a flight instructor from Texas and a student pilot from the United Kingdom. The other helicopter had one pilot from Oregon.
Maddie Aasbo, Flight instructor; Tyler Delane Sturdevant, Pilot; Jerry Trimble Helicopters, Operator of one aircraft and 3 more
The Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board reviewed a proposed ordinance on Oct. 27 that would charge aircraft owners a $500 annual permit and 20-cent-per-gallon fee to bring fuel purchased elsewhere onto A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport property. The board requested revisions citing concerns about impact on small aircraft owners. The city has shelved its plan to add a fuel tank to sell unleaded avgas.
$$500 for annual permit for self-fueling on airport
Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board, Reviewed proposed ordinance changes; Eric Forester, Airport Manager; Mike New, City's executive director of development and infrastructure
Nexstar Media Group and Mission Broadcasting announced that their Texas television stations and streaming platforms will provide live coverage of all 12 University Interscholastic League State Football Championships. The championships will be held December 16-19, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., television broadcaster; Mission Broadcasting, Inc., television broadcaster; University Interscholastic League, organizer of state championships and 2 more
Dallas County voters set records in early voting for the 2026 midterm election after county officials expanded voting centers and hours. As of Tuesday, 416,023 early votes had been cast, representing 27% of registered voters.
Dallas County Commissioners Court, approved expansion of early voting centers; Dallas County Democratic Party, credited local officials for expanded voter access
Lindsey Post, a McKinney North High School athletic trainer, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual assault of a child and improper educator-student relationship. She groomed a student she met during physical therapy treatment and sexually assaulted the victim.
Lindsey Post, McKinney North High School athletic trainer, convicted; Greg Willis, Collin County District Attorney; Judge Tom Nowak, Judge presiding over trial and 1 more