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.

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.

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.

Jennifer Hudson surprises students at Dallas high school

Students at the school near Downtown Dallas were surprised and honored to see Jennifer Hudson walk into the building.

First day of school for students in Del Valle ISD

Summer break is officially over for Del Valle Independent School District students and there are a lot of changes this new school year.

Local organization 100 Black Men of Austin helps teachers stock up classrooms

The President of 100 Black Men of Austin said he wanted kids to be able to see themselves in books in their classrooms. He, with some help, made it happen.