Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer

A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.

Shooting near Westbury High School: Suspect denied bond
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The 17-year-old accused of the deadly shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School was denied bond on Monday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the few new details shared after Monday's hearing.

Senior Mason Brown is Making the Grade at St. Pius X
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Mason Brown is not only a star in the classroom, but also a star athlete playing on the baseball, football, and basketball team at St. Pius X. Nate Griffin learns more about the senior who is 'Making the Grade'!

Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment

Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.

Low enrollment leading to cuts at Houston ISD
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Join us as we delve into the challenges facing HISD, highlighting the pressing issue of low enrollment in this brief yet impactful segment from FOX 26 News.

Houston ISD adjusts campus staffing, budgets amid enrollment decline

Houston ISD is making staffing and budget adjustments at some campuses as the district deals with declining enrollment and what it describes as limited financial resources, prompting concerns from the Houston Federation of Teachers about how the changes could impact teachers, programs and students.

These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings

A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.

Homecoming mum costs on the rise
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Larger-than-life homecoming mums are a Texas tradition, but the rising cost of materials are having an impact this year. FOX 26's Sakura Gray visited two mum-makers in Cypress about they're trying to balance cost and quality.

States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools

Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.

Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.