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Families brace for change as Third Future takes over more struggling Texas schools
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, By Raquel Villatoro, The Waco Bridge , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the changes and the new school operator's plans are available from local news sources, including The Waco Bridge, a nonprofit organization supported by The Texas Tribune.
Families in Texas are preparing for changes as Third Future takes over more struggling schools. This development affects schools such as South Waco Elementary School, where a new approach to education is being implemented. The new operator, Third Future Schools, has a structured plan in place.
Students' days are tightly scheduled, with specific rules to follow. Further details about the changes and the new school operator's plans are available from local news sources, including The Waco Bridge, a nonprofit organization supported by The Texas Tribune.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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