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.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
East Bernard teacher, football coach killed in crash
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
FULL VIDEO: Morath speaks about Texas school rankings
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
These are Texas' best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
2026 TEA accountability ratings: Houston-area school districts
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
White House proposes overhaul for early education program
The Trump administration announced a proposal of changes to a federal preschool program, shifting more of the responsibility to state officials and parents. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains the proposal for Head Start and why some are against it.
The Trump administration announced a proposal of changes to a federal preschool program, shifting more of the responsibility to state officials and parents. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains the proposal for Head Start and why some are against it.