Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
New Montgomery County school still without water one week before classes
County Judge Mark Keough says his team of county officials and inspectors were on site at Calfee Middle on Wednesday morning, but not for long.
County Judge Mark Keough says his team of county officials and inspectors were on site at Calfee Middle on Wednesday morning, but not for long.
Water still off for Montgomery County school one week before first day of class
The Montgomery County Judge is at odds with the City of Conroe as city officials decline to turn on water for a new middle school. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has been following the matter.
The Montgomery County Judge is at odds with the City of Conroe as city officials decline to turn on water for a new middle school. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has been following the matter.
Saving on back-to-school shopping for kids
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.
Houston-area school districts roll out new phone policies after state ban in classrooms
Several Houston-area school districts have rolled out their new cell-phone policies for students after the passing of HB 1481.
Several Houston-area school districts have rolled out their new cell-phone policies for students after the passing of HB 1481.
Local school districts announce cell phone policies
Some of the first Houston-area school district cell phone policies are dropping ahead of the new school year after the statewide ban went into law. FOX 26's Abigail Dye breaks down what parents should expect this school year.
Some of the first Houston-area school district cell phone policies are dropping ahead of the new school year after the statewide ban went into law. FOX 26's Abigail Dye breaks down what parents should expect this school year.
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.
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.
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 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.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Houston ISD teachers sue district, claiming illegal denial of pay raises
A lawsuit was filed by the Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) against the Houston ISD Board of Managers and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a HISD teacher about the lawsuit.
A lawsuit was filed by the Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) against the Houston ISD Board of Managers and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a HISD teacher about the lawsuit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trade work emphasized as alternative job route
For students who aren't interested in a four-year college degree, there's a shift in interest in trade work. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the high demand for electrical lineman in the Houston area.
For students who aren't interested in a four-year college degree, there's a shift in interest in trade work. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains the high demand for electrical lineman in the Houston area.
PVAMU student opening Houston-area dessert shop
A TikTok-viral treat maker is opening her own food truck in Houston on Saturday, July 26. Houston's Morning Show team spoke with Jayla, the owner of TreatsDippedByJay.
A TikTok-viral treat maker is opening her own food truck in Houston on Saturday, July 26. Houston's Morning Show team spoke with Jayla, the owner of TreatsDippedByJay.
Columbia University reaches $221M settlement with Trump administraiton
The university reached a deal for the Trump administration to restore federal funding that was cancelled for alleged antisemitism on campus.
The university reached a deal for the Trump administration to restore federal funding that was cancelled for alleged antisemitism on campus.
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.
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.