CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD dismissed students early on Monday afternoon after a water service interruption left the campus temporarily without running water. According to the district, TXDOT crews accidentally struck a water line while performing nearby road work, leading to a disruption in water service. Initially, the outage was expected to be short-term, and staff provided bottled water and alternative resources for students and employees. When repairs took longer than

New emergency alert buttons have been installed in every Chester ISD classroom as part of the district’s recent safety upgrades. Photo Courtesy of Chester ISD. CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD is making big strides in campus security this fall, rolling out new technology and infrastructure upgrades aimed at keeping students and staff safer than ever. During the district’s fall break, every classroom was outfitted with a new Safety Panic Alert Button system — giving teachers the

Students across East Texas made their communities proud with outstanding performances at the recent University Interscholastic League...