The districts facing a potential state takeover include Beaumont, Connally, Wichita Falls and Lake Worth ISDs, according to newly released 2025 ratings. Under state law, schools or districts that receive failing grades for five consecutive years are subjected to state takeover,

Texas Education Agency released accountability scores that show positive progress among most of the state's 1,200 districts.

Tropical atmospheric moisture will surge into Central Texas on Friday and Saturday as a stormy disturbance moves into South Texas.

Forecasters say there is a marginal risk of excessive rain over Southeast Texas on Friday. The area could also be hit by gusty winds and minor floods, as the system continues to develop. There is an increased risk of a rip current into the weekend.