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

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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North East ISD to offer open enrollment to help address deficit, but school closures still on table

By Edmond Ortiz North East Independent School District will introduce open enrollment in the 2026-2027 academic year as part of a larger push to grow student enrollment and improve its financial picture.  But inviting young families living outside of NEISD’s boundaries to register their child is one of many strategies that district officials are mulling…

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