Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston ISD hosting first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend
The Houston Independent School District is hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend.
The Houston Independent School District is hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
Langham Creek High School student is "Making the Grade"
She's a star student and a star wrestler at Langham Creek High School. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Annika Gotlieb is Making the Grade.
She's a star student and a star wrestler at Langham Creek High School. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Annika Gotlieb is Making the Grade.
Bellaire HS baseball coach called out for alleged racism against another team
Activists say a baseball game turned into a "near racial brawl" after Bellaire High School students made monkey sounds and yelled, "we got bananas!" when an African American player came to pitch.
Activists say a baseball game turned into a "near racial brawl" after Bellaire High School students made monkey sounds and yelled, "we got bananas!" when an African American player came to pitch.
2 Houston middle schools receive bomb threats
Two Houston ISD middle schools received bomb threats on Thursday afternoon. No one was innjured and no bombs were found.
Two Houston ISD middle schools received bomb threats on Thursday afternoon. No one was innjured and no bombs were found.
Houston-area student wins $90K settlement after teacher bullied her for sitting out Pledge of Allegiance
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
Former Houston-area elementary teacher sent to prison for child pornography
A former teacher at Houston ISD's Memorial Elementary has been sentenced to prison for eceiving and possessing child pornography.
A former teacher at Houston ISD's Memorial Elementary has been sentenced to prison for eceiving and possessing child pornography.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Houston PD Chief sits down with young leaders across the city
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department sat down with several young leaders from across the city hoping an open line of communication will help curb crime. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards has more.
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department sat down with several young leaders from across the city hoping an open line of communication will help curb crime. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards has more.
$100,000 in grants available for women to study automotive, STEM fields
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers as auto mechanics and in STEM-related fields.
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers as auto mechanics and in STEM-related fields.
100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools may finally be reversed
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
AUDIO: Granbury ISD superintendent orders librarians to remove LGBTQ books
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
What was a counselor caught on camera doing to a special needs 7-year-old?
The family of a special needs 7-year-old says he was assaulted by a school counselor on camera. So far CPS and a county DA's office do not agree. Do you?
The family of a special needs 7-year-old says he was assaulted by a school counselor on camera. So far CPS and a county DA's office do not agree. Do you?
Spring ISD using virtual teachers to fill nearly 280 vacancies amid unprecedented shortages
As schools across the country face unprecedented teacher shortages, one Texas company is hoping their innovative approach will help fill the need.
As schools across the country face unprecedented teacher shortages, one Texas company is hoping their innovative approach will help fill the need.
Spring ISD using innovative approach to fill teacher shortage
As schools across the U.S. face unprecedented teacher shortages, one local school district is using an innovative approach to fill the gap.
As schools across the U.S. face unprecedented teacher shortages, one local school district is using an innovative approach to fill the gap.
Houston-area school closures, delays and cancellations due to severe weather
With severe weather hitting the Houston-area, here is an up-to-date list of school closures, delays and cancellations.
With severe weather hitting the Houston-area, here is an up-to-date list of school closures, delays and cancellations.
University vice chancellor admits to plagiarizing grant application, resigns
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.