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Killeen ISD weighs potential school closures amid enrollment decline, funding losses

Marcus R. Johnson
Marcus R. Johnson
Marcus R. Johnson
Senior Reporter · Waco, TX

Marcus has been covering educational issues for over a decade, with a Master's in Education from the University of Texas at Austin. His previous work includes reporting for NPR’s Texas affiliate, where he focused on policy changes affecting local schools. He is dedicated to providing insights into how educational developments impact Waco families.

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Senior Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:57 PM · 1 min read
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Killeen ISD weighs potential school closures amid enrollment decline, funding losses — Waco Schools news

The proposed changes could affect thousands of students and families, with community feedback expected to help shape the district’s final plan in December.

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