An East Texas Community Grapples with School Closures as Education Options Shift

An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

LUFKIN — Kurth Primary’s campus was quiet as parents pulled their cars into line to pick up their kids on Wednesday, the last day of school. The peace didn’t last long. As noon approached, teachers began helping kids to their parents' cars for the last time. Kids waved goodbye to their friends and teachers.

An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education op…

The schools were closed last week after years of declining enrollment. The school communities said increased choices were to blame.