13-year-old Fort Worth girl becomes youngest Black person ever to be accepted into medical school
A teenager from Fort Worth, Texas, who wants to be a doctor, has already made it into the record books as the youngest black person to ever be accepted into medical school!
A teenager from Fort Worth, Texas, who wants to be a doctor, has already made it into the record books as the youngest black person to ever be accepted into medical school!
Houstonians have mixed feelings about Biden's plan to forgive student loans
President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need. FOX 26's Natalie Hee caught up with Houston residents to get their thoughts on the matter.
President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need. FOX 26's Natalie Hee caught up with Houston residents to get their thoughts on the matter.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Metallica Scholars: Legendary rock band offers workforce program grants to Lone Star College
Through the band's All Within My Hands Foundation, Lone Star College will receive funds supporting students and highlighting the importance of technical careers.
Through the band's All Within My Hands Foundation, Lone Star College will receive funds supporting students and highlighting the importance of technical careers.
Cy-Fair ISD parents can deny their children library access during 2022-2023 school year per new policy
Checking out books from the school library at Cy-Fair ISD will now require parents' permission. This comes after the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to let families decide to opt-out of library access.
Checking out books from the school library at Cy-Fair ISD will now require parents' permission. This comes after the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to let families decide to opt-out of library access.
Parents must now give Cy-Fair ISD students permission to check out books
Checking out books from the school library at Cy-Fair ISD will now require parents? permission. This comes after the board of trustees voted to allow families to block their kids from the library if they want.
Checking out books from the school library at Cy-Fair ISD will now require parents? permission. This comes after the board of trustees voted to allow families to block their kids from the library if they want.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
TEA accountability ratings: Texas districts, schools receive letter grades
The Texas Education Agency released 2022 accountability ratings for districts and schools in Houston and across the state. Here's how to check which letter grade your student's school received.
The Texas Education Agency released 2022 accountability ratings for districts and schools in Houston and across the state. Here's how to check which letter grade your student's school received.
HISD school police to have hundreds more rifles, shields after board approves $2.3 million in equipment
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Houston ISD votes for more guns, ammo and equipment for school officers
More than 200 guns, ammunition and equipment will be provided to HISD police officers immediately after the board voted Thursday.
More than 200 guns, ammunition and equipment will be provided to HISD police officers immediately after the board voted Thursday.
Houston ISD board votes to equip officers with additional weapons
The Houston ISD Board voted for equipping their HISD officers with additional weapons and equipment, including guns, shields, and ammo.
The Houston ISD Board voted for equipping their HISD officers with additional weapons and equipment, including guns, shields, and ammo.
FOX in Focus: How Montgomery Co. school districts are keeping children safe for 2022-2023 school year
Thursday was the first day back for students at Crosby, Dayton, Galena Park, Magnolia and Montgomery school districts. FOX 26's Denise Middleton walks us through some new security measures in place in Montgomery County.
Thursday was the first day back for students at Crosby, Dayton, Galena Park, Magnolia and Montgomery school districts. FOX 26's Denise Middleton walks us through some new security measures in place in Montgomery County.
How can the teacher shortage be solved?
Teachers everywhere have been reaching a breaking point. With few resources and money, they are leaving classrooms in droves. So what can be done to bring those teachers back?
Teachers everywhere have been reaching a breaking point. With few resources and money, they are leaving classrooms in droves. So what can be done to bring those teachers back?
Health officials caution parents about monkeypox as kids head back to school
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A Houston ISD educator, whose heart stopped at school is now thanking the student who saved his life.
A Houston ISD educator, whose heart stopped at school is now thanking the student who saved his life.