Grand Prairie ISD fires superintendent without ever fully explaining why
The Grand Prairie Independent School District’s new superintendent has officially been fired just six months after he was hired.
Grand Prairie ISD superintendent Jorge Arredondo fired by school board
After a contentious battle, the Grand Prairie ISD school board voted to fire Superintendent Dr. Jorge Arredondo in a 5-2 vote.
Despite water restoration, Ennis ISD classes canceled Tuesday due to ongoing boil water notice
Water services for the city of Ennis have been restored for everyone, but the boil water notice remains in effect.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
UT-Arlington hosts campuswide Thanksgiving feast
Members of the University of Texas at Arlington community who are not able to make it home for the Thanksgiving holiday will be treated to an on-campus feast on Tuesday.
Texas bill looks to increase penalties for false threats against schools
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
Art students paint mural to brighten TWU walkway
Students at Texas Woman’s University in Denton are bringing new life to a section of campus with a mural. And they are bringing their art lessons alive in the process.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Ferris ISD employee fired for improper communication with student
A Ferris Independent School District employee was fired for inappropriate communication with a student.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Religious group takes stance against Bible-infused lessons in Texas schools
Not all religious organizations favor teaching lessons from the Bible as an option in Texas elementary schools.
UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families
Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.
Fireworks cause gunfire scare at Fort Worth school
Fireworks set off inside a Fort Worth Independent School District high school caused a scare on Wednesday morning.
TX Board of Education may approve Bible in curriculum
The Texas Board of Education tentatively approved new curriculum for elementary schools to integrate Bible in daily lessons.
Texas Board of Education tentatively approves new curriculum integrating the Bible
The controversy now coming to light is not so much that religion is discussed in public schools, but that the proposed material heavily focuses on Christianity.
TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.