Houston ISD announces no students will be returning to F-rated school campus this year
The Houston Independent School District reported on Tuesday in a news release that no students will be returning to an F-rated campus this upcoming school year.
New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Suit against Houston ISD says denial of teacher raises violates new law
According to the suit, Houston ISD teachers are owed raises up to $5,000 as part of the new school funding law. The district's new compensation plan does not include these raises.
Houston back-to-school giveaways, free events 2025: List
Students will be returning to the classroom in just a few weeks. To help them get ready, several businesses and organizations are hosting free events and giveaways in the Houston area.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Houston law enforcement collaborates to ensure school safety
As the new school year approaches, federal and local law enforcement agencies in Houston are joining forces to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for students.
University of Houston to allow prospective students to waive grades 5 years, older
The University of Houston is the first public university in Texas to implement the revised Academic Fresh Start law and allow prospective students to waive grades at least 5 years or older from consideration.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
Beyoncé's father, former manager leading new Prairie View A&M residency program
Dr. Mathew Knowles will be on campus this upcoming school year teaching students and faculty about branding, strategic communications, and more.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
