New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Houston ISD teachers sue district, claiming illegal denial of pay raises
A lawsuit was filed by the Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) against the Houston ISD Board of Managers and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a HISD teacher about the lawsuit.
A lawsuit was filed by the Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) against the Houston ISD Board of Managers and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a HISD teacher about the lawsuit.
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.
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.
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.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The university reached a deal for the Trump administration to restore federal funding that was cancelled for alleged antisemitism on campus.
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.
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.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
Beyoncé's father, former manager leading new Prairie View A&M residency program
Dr. Mathew Knowles will be on campus this upcoming school year teaching students and faculty about branding, strategic communications, and more.
Dr. Mathew Knowles will be on campus this upcoming school year teaching students and faculty about branding, strategic communications, and more.
CJ Stroud Foundation hosting Houston backpack giveaway
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.
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.
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.
Fort Bend County cheerleaders host community drive for Central Texas flood victims
The Ridge Point High School cheerleaders held an event on campus on Saturday to accept donations.
The Ridge Point High School cheerleaders held an event on campus on Saturday to accept donations.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
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.
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.