Small school in Texas Panhandle among finalists to win $1 million for repairs
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
Campaign launched to guide HS kids into college
An education outreach program called Breakthrough Central Texas launched a campaign to help guide more local high school kids into college and career programs.
An education outreach program called Breakthrough Central Texas launched a campaign to help guide more local high school kids into college and career programs.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
Man accused of stabbing UT Austin student to death to be released from mental hospital
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
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.