These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
AISD parents still fighting new bus changes
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
Texas school offers scholarship honoring Kaylee Hottle
The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is honoring the life and legacy of one of its students who passed away.
The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is honoring the life and legacy of one of its students who passed away.
Some Austin ISD students will receive free school meals for 2026-27
Austin ISD will provide free meals for students at dozens of schools this upcoming school year.
Austin ISD will provide free meals for students at dozens of schools this upcoming school year.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
Leander ISD police under investigation
Leander ISD police are under investigation by the state for its vetting procedures.
Leander ISD police are under investigation by the state for its vetting procedures.
AISD parents concerned with new bus system
Austin ISD officials shared details about the recently launched Bus Stop Finder and new hub stops across the district.
Austin ISD officials shared details about the recently launched Bus Stop Finder and new hub stops across the district.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Kaylee Hottle: Texas School for the Deaf establishes memorial scholarship
The Texas School for the Deaf has set up a memorial scholarship for one of their students, actress Kaylee Hottle, who died in a car crash in late July.
The Texas School for the Deaf has set up a memorial scholarship for one of their students, actress Kaylee Hottle, who died in a car crash in late July.
New Austin ISD bus routes: Details about Bus Stop Finder and hub stops
Austin ISD officials shared details about the recently launched Bus Stop Finder and new hub stops across the district.
Austin ISD officials shared details about the recently launched Bus Stop Finder and new hub stops across the district.
UT men's basketball working on chemistry this offseason
Last season ended with an unexpected run to the Sweet 16 for the UT men's basketball team. Now, the biggest offseason challenge isn't the competition, its the chemistry.
Last season ended with an unexpected run to the Sweet 16 for the UT men's basketball team. Now, the biggest offseason challenge isn't the competition, its the chemistry.
Texas A&M sued over policy restricting teaching of race, gender
The lawsuit argues the policy is vague and unlawfully censors certain viewpoints in violation of the First Amendment.
The lawsuit argues the policy is vague and unlawfully censors certain viewpoints in violation of the First Amendment.
Meet Koko the Bobcat! Texas State welcomes new mascot ahead of first Pac-12 season
Hello, Koko the Bobcat! Texas State has introduced a new mascot ahead of its first season in the newly rebuilt Pac-12 conference.
Hello, Koko the Bobcat! Texas State has introduced a new mascot ahead of its first season in the newly rebuilt Pac-12 conference.
Austin ISD moves to 'hub' bus stops for secondary students
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
Austin ISD bus stop changes
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.