Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Elizabeth Girmachew is 'Making the Grade' at Stafford High School
Elizabeth Girmachew is a star varsity volleyball player at Stafford High School and she keeps up the grades in the classroom! Nate Griffin stops by to meet the senior who is 'Making the Grade'!
Elizabeth Girmachew is a star varsity volleyball player at Stafford High School and she keeps up the grades in the classroom! Nate Griffin stops by to meet the senior who is 'Making the Grade'!
Parents at Neff Elementary say AC issues continue and causing students to get sick
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
2 Texas universities named to Forbes "New Ivies" list for AI-ready graduates
Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.
Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Fake report of student with weapon at Brownsville high school leads to 1 arrest
A fake report of a student with a weapon on campus led to a high school in Brownsville, Texas, being locked down and an arrest.
A fake report of a student with a weapon on campus led to a high school in Brownsville, Texas, being locked down and an arrest.
Landon Sims 'Making the Grade' at Northbrook High School
Football star Landon Sims is succeeding on the football field and in the classroom at Northbrook High School. Nate Griffin stopped by to get to know more about the graduating senior.
Football star Landon Sims is succeeding on the football field and in the classroom at Northbrook High School. Nate Griffin stopped by to get to know more about the graduating senior.
Families sue Texas charter school claiming coach's punishment hospitalized students
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
SWAT: Suspect in custody after 4-hour long standoff, Long Academy in 'secure mode'
Houston ISD’s Long Academy was placed in “secure mode" Thursday due to nearby police activity, officials say.
Houston ISD’s Long Academy was placed in “secure mode" Thursday due to nearby police activity, officials say.
Dallas, Houston, and Austin rank among best U.S. cities for college graduates, study says
A new report from Redfin and Glassdoor names Dallas, Houston, and Austin among the top 10 U.S. cities for recent college graduates based on job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability.
A new report from Redfin and Glassdoor names Dallas, Houston, and Austin among the top 10 U.S. cities for recent college graduates based on job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability.
Texas Tech student sues to block punishment over Charlie Kirk comments
A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Texas Tech to drop courses 'centered on' sex, gender studies
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.