Texas court sides with DOJ, prohibits in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
Abbott signs education funding bill
A pay raise for Texas teachers is now official. On Wednesday, Gov. Abbott signed House Bill 2, a multi-billion education spending plan
A pay raise for Texas teachers is now official. On Wednesday, Gov. Abbott signed House Bill 2, a multi-billion education spending plan
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Earned A's this school year? Enjoy a free day at Typhoon Texas on June 4
Attention K-12 students! If you earned three or more A's this school year, Typhoon Texas wants to celebrate with free admission this Wednesday.
Attention K-12 students! If you earned three or more A's this school year, Typhoon Texas wants to celebrate with free admission this Wednesday.
Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Gary Job Corps to close after decades alongside other centers nationwide
The US Department of Labor is pausing operations at 99 Job Corps centers across the nation, including one here in Central Texas.
The US Department of Labor is pausing operations at 99 Job Corps centers across the nation, including one here in Central Texas.
From 'Goosebumps' to 'Captain Underpants': The story and nostalgia behind the Scholastic Book Fair
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Austin ISD 8th grader dies after incident at celebration: principal
An Austin ISD eighth-grader has passed away from complications after a medical emergency at a celebration, according to the school.
An Austin ISD eighth-grader has passed away from complications after a medical emergency at a celebration, according to the school.
University of Texas students balance full-time school while running own business
Being a full-time college student and running your own business can be a struggle especially starting your first year in college.
Being a full-time college student and running your own business can be a struggle especially starting your first year in college.
Metro Atlanta teen goes viral for working at Burger King after graduation
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Hundreds of Texas House bills set to die at midnight
It's a big deadline day at the Texas State Capitol with more than a hundred bills expected to die at midnight.
It's a big deadline day at the Texas State Capitol with more than a hundred bills expected to die at midnight.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Public school funding moves forward
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
This is 'definitely' America's most misspelled word, according to search data
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.