Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
Round Rock ISD implements new safety, security protocols
For Round Rock ISD, safety and security in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting means both physical building security and mental health and threat assessment.
Texas State student puts life on pause to adopt baby he found abandoned in trash pile in Haiti
A Texas State student put life on pause in efforts to adopt a baby he found abandoned in a trash pile in Haiti.
Austin ISD gets a 'B' from TEA for 2022
82 AISD schools improved by at least one letter over their 2019 rating, according to the Texas Education Agency report.
Teens awarded $10K in college scholarships for making duct tape prom outfits
Meet Grace Vaughn and Chidinma Onwuliri — two high school students who won $10,000 each in college scholarships for making their prom outfits completely out of duct tape.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
New school year begins for Austin ISD, other Central Texas students
It's back-to-school for thousands of Central Texas students, including Austin Independent School District.
Recruiting efforts working to fill teacher vacancies for some Central Texas districts
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Former Texas Longhorn running back Steve Worster dies at 73
Steve Worster, two-time first-team All-American and star running back on Texas’ 1969 and 1970 National Championship teams, passed away Saturday at 73.
'Something at the Park' organizers prepare students with supplies before school starts
Community members dug into food and beat the heat with some snow cones and water slides at the 12th annual 'Something at the Park' event.
HISD school police to have hundreds more rifles, shields after board approves $2.3 million in equipment
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
7 Pflugerville ISD campuses to provide free meals this school year
The free meals are made possible by the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which provides breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge at qualifying campuses.
Austin ISD approves $2.44B bond proposal
Austin ISD said the bond package will provide funding for improvements to enhance safety, centers on equity, benefits every campus and addresses affordability.
Dr. Melva K. Williams selected as new Huston-Tillotson University president
Dr. Melva K. Williams will take over as the institution's seventh president and CEO effective August 15.
Attempted kidnapping at 'Meet the Teacher Night' in North Richland Hills stopped by parent
Police are crediting an observant parent with stopping an attempted kidnapping at “Meet the Teacher Night” at a school in North Richland Hills.
Austin ISD to provide free meals for all students at 76 campuses
Students at 76 Austin ISD campuses will be receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program, says the district.
DPS shares safety tools ahead of new school year
DPS says that by using all available resources, Texans can work together to keep schools safe.
Dripping Springs ISD cancels some bus routes due to bus driver shortage
Dripping Springs ISD has canceled some bus routes less than a week before school starts due to a bus driver shortage.
Watch out for students, school zones, says Texas DPS
Texas DPS is offering tips to drivers to help keep roads safe for students and staff as the new school year begins for districts across the state.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.