Suit against Houston ISD says denial of teacher raises violates new law

According to the suit, Houston ISD teachers are owed raises up to $5,000 as part of the new school funding law. The district's new compensation plan does not include these raises.

Houston back-to-school giveaways, free events 2025: List

Students will be returning to the classroom in just a few weeks. To help them get ready, several businesses and organizations are hosting free events and giveaways in the Houston area.

Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know

Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

Houston law enforcement collaborates to ensure school safety

As the new school year approaches, federal and local law enforcement agencies in Houston are joining forces to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for students.

Trade work emphasized as alternative job route
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For students who aren't interested in a four-year college degree, there's a shift in interest in trade work. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the high demand for electrical lineman in the Houston area.

PVAMU student opening Houston-area dessert shop
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A TikTok-viral treat maker is opening her own food truck in Houston on Saturday, July 26. Houston's Morning Show team spoke with Jayla, the owner of TreatsDippedByJay.

Columbia University reaches $221M settlement with Trump administraiton
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The university reached a deal for the Trump administration to restore federal funding that was cancelled for alleged antisemitism on campus.

University of Houston to allow prospective students to waive grades 5 years, older

The University of Houston is the first public university in Texas to implement the revised Academic Fresh Start law and allow prospective students to waive grades at least 5 years or older from consideration.

CJ Stroud Foundation hosting Houston backpack giveaway
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The Houston's Hope For The Future giveaway is Saturday, July 19, at Houston Texans' YMCA. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with CJ Stroud Foundation President (and CJ's mom) Kim Stroud for the first-ever back-to-school event.

Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.

One-on-one with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles talks about work that is happening during the summer, STAAR scores and his own background.