Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores
New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.
New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.
Goodwill offering career advancement training opportunities
Goodwill is a household name known for taking in donations, but what people may not know is that the non-profit offers training opportunities to help people advance in their careers at a low cost.
Goodwill is a household name known for taking in donations, but what people may not know is that the non-profit offers training opportunities to help people advance in their careers at a low cost.
Hutto ISD elementary student injured in crash with patrol car
An elementary school student was injured after a crash involving a Hutto police patrol car.
An elementary school student was injured after a crash involving a Hutto police patrol car.
Leander ISD parent reacts after school bus crash
According to parents, the school district didn't send anything out about the crash until nearly 8 p.m. That is roughly five hours after the crash happened.
According to parents, the school district didn't send anything out about the crash until nearly 8 p.m. That is roughly five hours after the crash happened.
Leander ISD school bus rollover crash; several people hospitalized
A Leander ISD school bus was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Ten people, kids and the bus driver, have been hospitalized.
A Leander ISD school bus was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Ten people, kids and the bus driver, have been hospitalized.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
1st day of school: Liberty Hill ISD welcomes back students
For the first time Liberty Hill ISD will be welcoming over 10,000 students this school year.
For the first time Liberty Hill ISD will be welcoming over 10,000 students this school year.
Back-to-school safety: Drivers urged to pay attention in school zones
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school this month.
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school this month.
Back-to-school safety for students, residents
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school. This comes as hundreds more students compared to last year are expected to head to Hays CISD campuses this year.
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school. This comes as hundreds more students compared to last year are expected to head to Hays CISD campuses this year.
'The queen is back': Reveille X returns to full duties after surgery
The First Lady of Aggieland, Miss Reveille X, is back to full duties at Texas A&M after a successful surgery and a positive pathology report.
The First Lady of Aggieland, Miss Reveille X, is back to full duties at Texas A&M after a successful surgery and a positive pathology report.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Central Texas districts prepare for device ban
In the regular session, Texas lawmakers passed several new laws that will impact students beginning this school year, including banning cell phones and similar devices. Central Texas districts, including Eanes ISD, are preparing students and parents for the ban.
In the regular session, Texas lawmakers passed several new laws that will impact students beginning this school year, including banning cell phones and similar devices. Central Texas districts, including Eanes ISD, are preparing students and parents for the ban.
Austin ISD makes changes to bus routes ahead of first day of school
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
UT Austin researchers compete in autonomous wildfire-fighting competition
UT Austin researchers are leading a team in an international competition to detect and put out wildfires before they become destructive.
UT Austin researchers are leading a team in an international competition to detect and put out wildfires before they become destructive.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.