Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Central Texans react to SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

The Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that colleges and universities can no longer use affirmative action when it comes to admitting students.

Round Rock ISD partners with Austin Community College, Texas State

Round Rock ISD students will have the opportunity to get college credit while still being in high school thanks to a partnership with Austin Community College and Texas State University.

Dr. Jo Ann Fey named Killeen ISD superintendent

Dr. Jo Ann Fey will start on Monday, July 10. She has served as superintendent of Midlothian ISD since 2021 and has 27 years of educational experience.

Nobel Prize-winning UT Austin professor dies at 100

John B. Goodenough, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his work on the development of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100, says the university.

Temple High School pitmasters win second at National High School BBQ Championship

The Temple High School barbecue pitmasters are reserve champions, which is second overall, and it was quite an accomplishment for a team that's only a year old.

Researchers hope to slow down aging in dogs

Researchers from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals, including Texas A&M University, are collaborating for the Dog Aging Project.

Del Valle ISD trustee vacancy due to primary residence paperwork, says board counsel

Damian Pantoja allegedly filed paperwork claiming primary residence in another school district, which the Del Valle ISD Board's counsel says automatically and immediately removed him from office.

Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less

"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.

Texas State, Round Rock ISD, ACC partner to address Texas teacher shortage

The partnership is designed to prepare, develop, hire and retain high-quality PK-12 teachers through a dual credit program between the three educational institutions.

Del Valle ISD offers community enrollment sites for 2023-24

Families can visit any of the nine locations available throughout the summer if they can't visit their child's campus or need help with online registration.

TEA ends monitoring of Round Rock ISD board of trustees

The monitoring began in September 2021 following allegations of misconduct against Round Rock ISD board members.

What the possible end to race-conscious admissions means for Texas universities

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s expected ruling on two cases challenging the policy commonly known as affirmative action in college admissions.

High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage

Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.