Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Texas Southern University Cheer Team becomes first HBCU to win national championship
Texas Southern University's cheerleaders are usually the ones doing the cheering. However, the tables have turned and we're cheering for their historic accomplishment becoming the first HBCU cheer team to win a national title.
Texas Southern University's cheerleaders are usually the ones doing the cheering. However, the tables have turned and we're cheering for their historic accomplishment becoming the first HBCU cheer team to win a national title.
Houston ISD Police Chief named finalist for Killen police chief position
Could Houston Independent School District Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. be on the way out the door? Well, Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle has announced Lopez as one of the five finalists for the position of Killeen Police Chief.
Could Houston Independent School District Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. be on the way out the door? Well, Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle has announced Lopez as one of the five finalists for the position of Killeen Police Chief.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Making the Grade: Deer Park High School tennis players rank top of their class
Deer Park High School's top three students may compete against each other in the classroom, but they're teammates on the tennis court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to the three seniors who are Making the Grade.
Deer Park High School's top three students may compete against each other in the classroom, but they're teammates on the tennis court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to the three seniors who are Making the Grade.
School Choice- will vouchers hurt public schools?
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath meets with Houston ISD principals, community leaders share transparency concerns
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
Texas High School Welding Series competition nurtures trade skills for students
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise.
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise.
High school welding competition offers students opportunity to earn money while learning a trade
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shows us a unique high-school competition designed to help fill that gap.
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shows us a unique high-school competition designed to help fill that gap.
Summer Creek High School student is Making the Grade
She's making a splash in the pool and in the classroom. Sophia Valenzuela is making the grade at Summer Creek High School.
She's making a splash in the pool and in the classroom. Sophia Valenzuela is making the grade at Summer Creek High School.
Houston Public Library says more than 21,000 items returned during amnesty period
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
Houston Public Library says more than 21,000 items returned during amnesty period
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
Houston ISD takeover: Rally at Cesar Chavez High School in opposition of TEA's action
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
TEA meetings end with Houston community members in uproar
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.