Three families with children in Wortham Oaks Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion Program are speaking out as the program is at risk of being cut amid the district’s budget crisis.

Courtney Walker, Sheri Thomas and Paul Garza each have at least one child enrolled in the program within the Judson Independent School District.

“It’s incredibly disappointing,” Walker said. “One of the main reasons that we love Wortham Oaks is the Spanish Immersion Program, and the fact that they’re considering taking that away is just disheartening.”

Judson ISD has been dealing with a multi-million-dollar budget crisis for years.

In December 2024, KSAT spoke with Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer about the budget and the future of Wortham Oaks Elementary’s Spanish Immersion Program.

“Next year, we would not have a

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