Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
Texas education board exploring 3-year college degree programs
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees.
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees.
Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
UT Austin welcomes new students at annual 'Gone to Texas' tradition
Around 10,000 new University of Texas students gathered beneath the UT Tower for "Gone to Texas," the campus's iconic annual celebration welcoming the Class of 2030 to Longhorn nation.
Around 10,000 new University of Texas students gathered beneath the UT Tower for "Gone to Texas," the campus's iconic annual celebration welcoming the Class of 2030 to Longhorn nation.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to learn the details and was shocked to discover classroom cameras are not automatically turned on. Under Texas law, video surveillance in self-contained special education classrooms is only activated if a parent or staff member submits a written request every single school year.
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to learn the details and was shocked to discover classroom cameras are not automatically turned on. Under Texas law, video surveillance in self-contained special education classrooms is only activated if a parent or staff member submits a written request every single school year.
Special education advocate on what Texas families should know | Full interview
A now-former Klein ISD classroom aide was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student at a campus for children with special needs. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to a special education advocate about parental rights that he says Texas families should know.
A now-former Klein ISD classroom aide was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student at a campus for children with special needs. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to a special education advocate about parental rights that he says Texas families should know.
Former school employee accused of injuring child
A now-former Klein ISD classroom aide is accused of injuring a student, and it's raising a red flag for the parent of another student in that same classroom. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart reports on the allegation and a Texas rule that all parents of special education students should know.
A now-former Klein ISD classroom aide is accused of injuring a student, and it's raising a red flag for the parent of another student in that same classroom. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart reports on the allegation and a Texas rule that all parents of special education students should know.
HISD mom says son's 13-minute bus ride turned into more than an hour
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
TSU names new athletic director, men’s basketball coach amid pushback over hiring process
Texas Southern University announced on Wednesday that they've hired Ashley Robinson, two-time National Athletics Driector of the Year, to be the new Vice President and Athletic Director.
Texas Southern University announced on Wednesday that they've hired Ashley Robinson, two-time National Athletics Driector of the Year, to be the new Vice President and Athletic Director.
Texas Southern makes new hires amid controversy
Before Texas Southern confirmed the two new hires for its athletic department, university leaders were met with criticism from students, staff, and alumni. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details on the new hires and the scrutiny surrounding their hirings.
Before Texas Southern confirmed the two new hires for its athletic department, university leaders were met with criticism from students, staff, and alumni. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the details on the new hires and the scrutiny surrounding their hirings.
Houston ISD mom says son spent hours on bus ride home
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
15-year-old speaks out after coach paddled him at Port Arthur ISD
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Can Houston-area school district police pull you over off campus?
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.