July 20, 2026

San Antonio ISD

Education Briefs: Judson ISD aims to shrink budget deficit; SAISD names superintendent finalist; parents question SCUCISD, CISD budget measures 

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Education Briefs highlights ongoing budget challenges in three local school districts, while a fourth school district moves closer to appointing a new permanent superintendent. The Judson Independent School District board unanimously voted June 25 to approve a $246 million general fund operating budget for the 2026-2027 academic year. Judson…

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Backlash continues following SAISD’s school closure, charter campus decisions

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By Edmond Ortiz Residents and employees in San Antonio’s centermost school district remain critical of the school board’s decisions this week to close a West Side school, and to let a Colorado-based charter education organization take over three other West Side campuses. What is happening The San Antonio Independent School District board voted 5-2 March…

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News Briefs (Jan. 21): Student-run general store opens at Helotes school; SAISD set to close West Side campus; pet-focused programs start in San Antonio, Converse 

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By Edmond Ortiz Today’s rundown of San Antonio-area news briefs include the opening of a Helotes school-based general store run by agriculture students, and a San Antonio school district’s final decision to close a West Side campus. Also, Converse rolls out a program for shelter animals, and two local organizations launch a program to keep…

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