Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades

Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.Roughly 76,000 fewer students enrolled in Texas public schools this academic year — the first non-pandemic decline in nearly four decades — with Hispanic students accounting...

"Youth Leadership Class of 2026 recognized" by: Jessica Shepard

Over 25 students from countywide school districts were recognized as “2026 Youth Leadership Matagorda County” graduates last week.  The students received awards and tri-colored graduation cords during the April 29 banquet.

"CAST’s ‘Wait Until Dark’ makes final run this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

This weekend is your last chance to catch Community Actors of South Texas’ (CAST) noir thriller “Wait Until Dark” directed by Darve Smith.  Showtime starts at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, at CAST theater, 920 Nichols Ave in Bay City.

Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices

Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB2 authorizing educational savings accounts (ESAs) during a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Austin on May 3, 2025. Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune  Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news.

Council recognizes Q2 promotions