He is a Smithville native who graduated from Smithville High School in 1980, and his wife Kim is a librarian at the high school. Hemphill has had two daughters graduate from Smithville schools, and ...

A Smithville native who graduated from Smithville High School in 1980, Hemphill has had two daughters graduate from Smithville schools and currently has another daughter who attends school in the ...

Smithville High School held its 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, honoring 87 graduates. Valedictorian Ethan Numer and Salutatorian Michael Gallagher were recognized for their academic achievements.

Smithville High School honored 87 graduates in its class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony Sunday at the Wilbur Berkey Fieldhouse. This year’s valedictorian is Ethan Numer, and the ...

The Texas House approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in public K–12 schools. Senate Bill 12, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton ...

Under Texas’ bill, all public elementary or secondary schools must “display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments.” ...

The Texas House Public Education Committee on Tuesday discussed a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the state's public schools. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas ...

It's been nearly three years since La Porte High School (Texas) last played a home game. Judging by the newly completed stadium renovations, they may never want to play an away game again.

SB 2617’s approval in the Senate comes as conservative Christians continue pushing to infuse more religion into public schools and life. Earlier this month, Texas became the latest state to ...