Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Possible school closures in Leander ISD
Facing low enrollments and budget deficits, Leander ISD is looking to find a financial solution. There has been talks of staff changes and even school closures
Facing low enrollments and budget deficits, Leander ISD is looking to find a financial solution. There has been talks of staff changes and even school closures
Austin ISD elementary school teacher detained by ICE
An Austin ISD elementary teacher has been detained by ICE and has been since Sept. 3, according to the government agency.
An Austin ISD elementary teacher has been detained by ICE and has been since Sept. 3, according to the government agency.
Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law
Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.
Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.
Georgetown ISD raises money for families facing cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Georgetown ISD is fundraising to support local families facing pediatric cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Georgetown ISD is fundraising to support local families facing pediatric cancer
Should "To Kill a Mockingbird" be pulled from class?
Dozens of books are being temporarily pulled from Leander ISD classrooms. The district is making sure works like "To Kill a Mockingbird" comply with a new state law
Dozens of books are being temporarily pulled from Leander ISD classrooms. The district is making sure works like "To Kill a Mockingbird" comply with a new state law
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
New details over alleged ‘fight culture’ in Weiss High School’s baseball program
There are new details about a series of fights caught on camera at Weiss High School in Pflugerville.
There are new details about a series of fights caught on camera at Weiss High School in Pflugerville.
McDade ISD announces cancellation of varsity football season
McDade High School announced the cancellation of their varsity football team's season.
McDade High School announced the cancellation of their varsity football team's season.
Concerns over alleged 'fight culture' in Weiss High School's baseball program
There appears to be a culture of fighting caught on camera at a high school in Pflugerville. Now, a mom is looking to clear her son's name after one of those fights.
There appears to be a culture of fighting caught on camera at a high school in Pflugerville. Now, a mom is looking to clear her son's name after one of those fights.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Hillsdale College announces honorary degree for Charlie Kirk
Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College spoke at Charlie Kirk's funeral Sunday afternoon in Arizona.
Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College spoke at Charlie Kirk's funeral Sunday afternoon in Arizona.
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.
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.
Huston-Tilloston University is celebrating a major milestone, 150 years since they opened their doors, and it's received a major donation as well.
Texas A&M president to step down in midst of LGBT course content controversy
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
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.
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.