Texas-Texas A&M: Longhorns win 'Lone Star Showdown' 17-7, head to SEC championship game

The Texas Longhorns will head to the SEC Championship game after beating the Texas A&M Aggies 17-7 Saturday night. The Longhorns head to Atlanta for a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Texas vs Texas A&M: Fans gearing up for renewal of big game

The last time the University of Texas and Texas A&M played a football game was in 2011. The Longhorns and Aggies rivalry returns in what is called the Long Star Showdown.

Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers

88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.

Texas vs Texas A&M: Football fans react to costly ticket prices for big game

Football fans are excited to watch the historic matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies. But, tickets are going to cost you.

Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.

SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics

This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.

Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition

A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.

FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.

MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families

Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.

Manor ISD parents call for better security after deadly stabbing

Parents are frustrated with Manor ISD three weeks after a deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School. They voiced their concerns over transparency regarding safety in the district.

UT Austin kicks off annual holiday light show

UT Austin kicked off its annual holiday light show by lighting up dozens of heritage oak trees and the UT tower. It's the second year the lights will be featured along The Drag on Guadalupe.

TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms

The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.

Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level

The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.

Texas A&M Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony held 25 years after deadly incident

Nov. 18 marks the 25th anniversary of the deadly Texas A&M bonfire collapse which killed 12 and injured 27 others, including a freshman at the time who shared what happened that devastating day.