Judson ISD has plans to close four schools in the 2026-27 school year to combat a $37 million budget shortfall.

The Judson ISD board of trustees voted to close one middle school and three elementary schools during a special meeting on Feb. 9, which would yield the district $7 million in cost savings, according to the meeting presentation.

What’s next: The board will meet again Saturday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. to review the schools being considered for consolidation, according to the posted agenda for another special meeting Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. 

The update: The agenda posted for the Feb. 16 special meeting incorrectly listed the item concerning the three elementary school closures as "discussion" only and did not include action language. As a result, the district has scheduled another special meeting Feb. 17 at 5 p.m., where the board is expected to take a vote on the three elementary schools closing during that meeting, according to a Facebook post from Board President Monica Ryan.

Digestive and Liver Disease of San Antonio, or DLDSA, and Día Health celebrated the grand opening of its new Live Oak location Feb. 10 at 12315 Judson Road, Ste. 318.

Although the clinic celebrated its grand opening Feb. 10, the clinic initially opened Dec. 2.

Some details: DLDSA and Día Health offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support physical and mental well-being, according to a news release from the city's economic development corporation.

The practice offers primary care services and mental health care services, the release states.

• 12315 Judson Road, Ste. 318, Live Oak

Comal County Judge Sherman Krause died in his home early Feb. 7, according to a news release.

What we know: No cause of death was specified, but county officials are mourning the death, calling Krause more than a leader, the release states.

“Our Comal County family is devastated by this loss. Judge Krause was more than a leader. He was a colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many,” County Public Information Officer Cary Zayas said in the release.

An interim judge will be appointed by county commissioners to fulfill the unexpired term until after the general election, according to county code Sec. 87.042. No timeline was determined, but code requires an appointment within 61 days of the vacancy.