School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students

A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.

Free speech showdown at multiple Texas universities
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Texas universities are embroiled in free speech debates, as recent incidents have led to the firing of a professor and the resignation of a president at Texas A&M, and a wrongful termination lawsuit at Texas State.

Free Speech Showdown at Texas Universities: Firings, lawsuits, and a President's resignation

Texas universities are embroiled in free speech debates, as recent incidents have led to the firing of a professor and the resignation of a president at Texas A&M, and a wrongful termination lawsuit at Texas State.

Paxton calls on UNT to investigate students' response to Charlie Kirk's death

Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on the University of North Texas to investigate a professor and students who allegedly punished a student for speaking out against classmates celebrating the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.

Hutson-Tillotson University celebrates 150 years, receives historic donation

Huston-Tilloston University is celebrating a major milestone, 150 years since they opened their doors, and it's received a major donation as well.

Ex-Texas State professor claims firing violated contract, was 'politically motivated' in lawsuit

A Texas State University professor who was fired earlier this month for comments made during a conference has filed a lawsuit against the school claiming it violated his contract with the firing.

These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds

Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.

Hutto ISD adds high-tech security district wide

Throughout the school year school districts partner with local law enforcement to ensure students and staff stay safe.

Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Student no longer at TXST after Charlie Kirk incident
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Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."

New Texas laws look to expand vocational technology programs

New Texas laws are looking to expand vocational technology programs across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott signed new legislation Tuesday in North Texas.

Bill signed to expand career & tech educations
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Legislation to expand vocational-technical programs in schools across Texas was signed by Gov. Abbott. The goal is to keep students in school, with a pathway to good paying jobs that don't require a college degree

Student no longer at Texas State after actions at Charlie Kirk memorial event

Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."

Texas teachers' union criticizes TEA investigating teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts

The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

These are the best states for teachers, data suggests

WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.