States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Texas Islamic schools sue comptroller over exclusion from voucher program
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Texas A&M TEEX emergency training exercise to bring smoke and noise to College Station
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
Fort Bend ISD families ask what happens next after vote to close 7 elementary schools
After trustees voted to close seven elementary schools, parents in Fort Bend ISD say they still have major questions, including what happens to teachers, transportation, student support and unused school buildings ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
After trustees voted to close seven elementary schools, parents in Fort Bend ISD say they still have major questions, including what happens to teachers, transportation, student support and unused school buildings ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to close seven elementary schools after lengthy meeting
Fort Bend ISD trustees voted to close seven elementary schools following a lengthy meeting that included hours of public comment and debate. The closures are part of the district’s long-range boundary plan designed to address declining enrollment and balance campus capacity ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Fort Bend ISD trustees voted to close seven elementary schools following a lengthy meeting that included hours of public comment and debate. The closures are part of the district’s long-range boundary plan designed to address declining enrollment and balance campus capacity ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Islamic school exclusion from Texas voucher program is 'religious gerrymandering,' lawsuit alleges
A Muslim parent is suing a number of Texas officials, alleging they have categorically excluded Islamic private schools from the state's school voucher program.
A Muslim parent is suing a number of Texas officials, alleging they have categorically excluded Islamic private schools from the state's school voucher program.
Carmen Bivins is Making the Grade at Marshall HS
Softball star Carmen Bivins is keeping up with class work while also being a valuable player on the softball team. Nate Griffin speaks with Bivins more in 'Making the Grade'.
Softball star Carmen Bivins is keeping up with class work while also being a valuable player on the softball team. Nate Griffin speaks with Bivins more in 'Making the Grade'.
TSU, UH students team up for voter march, block party
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
Texas education board approves more than 4,000 corrections to Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
Yuliana Arrendondo from Elsik HS is 'Making the Grade'
Shining soccer star at Elsik High School Yuliana Arrendondo is keeping up on trhe fied and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin has more on Making the Grade!
Shining soccer star at Elsik High School Yuliana Arrendondo is keeping up on trhe fied and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin has more on Making the Grade!
Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
North Texas pastor steps down after sex offender son arrested
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.