Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Scammers use A.I. to steal millions in financial aid
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to pose as college students and steal millions of dollars of financial aid. FOX's Jodi Goldberg explains how these "students" are hijacking the system.
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to pose as college students and steal millions of dollars of financial aid. FOX's Jodi Goldberg explains how these "students" are hijacking the system.
Spring 2025 STAAR results: reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels
The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
HISD Superintendent suggests possible school closures amid enrollment decline
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.
Houston ISD school closures possible
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles recently sat down with FOX 26. He mentioned the possibility of some schools closing. This comes as the district continues to go through drastic changes.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles recently sat down with FOX 26. He mentioned the possibility of some schools closing. This comes as the district continues to go through drastic changes.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Houston ISD Superintendent's 5-year contract released following Board of Managers approval on Thursday
We're learning more information regarding a 5-year contract that was approved for Superintendent Mike Miles by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers on Thursday night.
We're learning more information regarding a 5-year contract that was approved for Superintendent Mike Miles by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers on Thursday night.
Houston ISD Superintendent's new salary
Two years after the state takeover of Houston ISD, the appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, just received a hefty raise.
Two years after the state takeover of Houston ISD, the appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, just received a hefty raise.
Houston ISD Board of Managers approve 5-year contract for Superintendent Mike Miles
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers have approved a five-year contract for current Superintendent Mike Miles.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers have approved a five-year contract for current Superintendent Mike Miles.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Texas releases 2025 STAAR end-of-course results, shows mixed progress
The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 STAAR EOC results, revealing a mixed picture of high school student performance across core subjects. While Algebra I and Biology scores improved, English I, English II, and U.S. History saw declines. Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance academic achievement. A legislative proposal to modify the testing system did not progress, maintaining the current STAAR format.
The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 STAAR EOC results, revealing a mixed picture of high school student performance across core subjects. While Algebra I and Biology scores improved, English I, English II, and U.S. History saw declines. Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance academic achievement. A legislative proposal to modify the testing system did not progress, maintaining the current STAAR format.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
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."
Houston ISD special needs teacher accused of locking students in cabinet
An investigation alleges that an elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the mother of one of the students and reached out to HISD for comment.
An investigation alleges that an elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the mother of one of the students and reached out to HISD for comment.
HISD teacher recommended for termination after locking special needs students in cabinet
An investigation alleges that a Houston elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet.
An investigation alleges that a Houston elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet.
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.