Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Houston-area retired teachers push for better pension pay, call on lawmakers to make change
Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members point out many retired educators have not received a cost of living adjustment since 2004.
Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members point out many retired educators have not received a cost of living adjustment since 2004.
Texas House passes school safety bills in response to Uvalde shooting
Lawmakers have said school safety is a priority this session, but it is still unclear whether they’ll listen to Uvalde families who want to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Lawmakers have said school safety is a priority this session, but it is still unclear whether they’ll listen to Uvalde families who want to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Texas lawmakers approve bills to increase school safety
Texas lawmakers engaged in spirited debate Monday about House Bill 3, a piece of legislation would provide $1.6 billion on school safety. The bill has bipartisan support after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but many lawmakers have questions about how the money will be spent.
Texas lawmakers engaged in spirited debate Monday about House Bill 3, a piece of legislation would provide $1.6 billion on school safety. The bill has bipartisan support after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but many lawmakers have questions about how the money will be spent.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Houston neighborhood 'little library' makes banned books accessible
As the battle continues over banning or limiting access of some books to Texas students, one group is making a statement in The Heights neighborhood by creating their own take on the neighborhood 'free little library.' FOX 26's Shelby Rose stops by the little library to share more details.
As the battle continues over banning or limiting access of some books to Texas students, one group is making a statement in The Heights neighborhood by creating their own take on the neighborhood 'free little library.' FOX 26's Shelby Rose stops by the little library to share more details.
5 Houston students beat out thousands of students nationwide in prestigious international math competition
St. John's School students participate in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, spending 14 hours working on a real-world question about the predicted growth of E-bike use and its impact on society. Despite tensions running high, the team is one of the top 16 teams in the nation and will compete in the finals in New York.
St. John's School students participate in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, spending 14 hours working on a real-world question about the predicted growth of E-bike use and its impact on society. Despite tensions running high, the team is one of the top 16 teams in the nation and will compete in the finals in New York.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation pledges $2M for entrepreneur grants, student scholarships
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.
Bellaire High School baseball coach returns after being removed last year
A Bellaire High School baseball coach, who was removed for alleged racism against another team, has returned after being reinstated on Wednesday night.
A Bellaire High School baseball coach, who was removed for alleged racism against another team, has returned after being reinstated on Wednesday night.
Houston ISD takeover: Board of Managers application closes Thursday
April 20 is the final day to apply for the Houston ISD Board of Managers, which will be selected by the Texas Education Agency to govern the state's largest school district.
April 20 is the final day to apply for the Houston ISD Board of Managers, which will be selected by the Texas Education Agency to govern the state's largest school district.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Furr High School football star is Making the Grade
Chris Clark is a Furr High School football star with a really bright future. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how he is Making the Grade!
Chris Clark is a Furr High School football star with a really bright future. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how he is Making the Grade!
Booker T. Washington Students fundraising for Zimbabwe engineering trip
A group of engineering students from Booker T. Washington High School are hoping to raise $51,000 for an international trip to help improve infrastructure in Zimbabwe.
A group of engineering students from Booker T. Washington High School are hoping to raise $51,000 for an international trip to help improve infrastructure in Zimbabwe.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA fields dozens of questions from board of trustees
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
Spring Branch ISD warns parents of $50M 'disastrous budget cuts' that could shut down schools
Spring Branch ISD officials sent a letter to parents on Wednesday warning about a possible $50-million budget cut. The amount is equivalent to roughly 20% of their overall budget.
Spring Branch ISD officials sent a letter to parents on Wednesday warning about a possible $50-million budget cut. The amount is equivalent to roughly 20% of their overall budget.
Raising Cane's hosts fundraiser with Autism Speaks Houston this Thursday
Let out your inner Caniac this Thursday, where 15 percent of all proceeds from Raising Cane's will be donated to Autism Speaks Houston. You can go to any of the 51 participating locations in the Houston-area.
Let out your inner Caniac this Thursday, where 15 percent of all proceeds from Raising Cane's will be donated to Autism Speaks Houston. You can go to any of the 51 participating locations in the Houston-area.
Texas elementary science teachers can apply for the 2023 Spark Award
The 2023 Spark Award, hosted by alliantgroup, recognizes outstanding elementary science teachers across the state of Texas— and now is the last week teachers can apply.
The 2023 Spark Award, hosted by alliantgroup, recognizes outstanding elementary science teachers across the state of Texas— and now is the last week teachers can apply.
Parents worried about air-quality inside one HISD elementary school, numerous maintenance trucks seen outside
Concerns over mold and the air quality inside one Houston Independent School District elementary school continue to grow among some parents and teachers.
Concerns over mold and the air quality inside one Houston Independent School District elementary school continue to grow among some parents and teachers.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks economy, grid reliability, ?school choice? during Houston visit
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.?
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.?