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Texas Southern University breaks ground on 3 new buildings as part of $1.7B campus plan
Texas Southern University has broken ground on three new buildings as it begins the first phase of a 10-year, $1.7 billion plan to transform its campus. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Catalyst for Urban Transformation, Health and Wellness Center an...
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years....
Cy-Fair ISD mom demands answers after 7-year-old put on wrong bus, left outside for hours
A Cy-Fair ISD mother says she’s still shaken after showing up to pick up her 7-year-old daughter — only to be told her child wasn’t there. Rataja Pruitt says her second-grader, Eli’sa, was mistakenly placed on a school bus instead of her assigned after-school program at Tipps Ele...
Connecticut installing cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
Spring ISD staff member placed on leave after alleged off-campus conduct
A Westfield High School staff member has been removed from campus and placed on administrative leave following allegations involving off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD. The district said it recently received information about the alleged conduct and took action to remove...
Việt Cultural Fest brings student robotics to Houston
The Việt Cultural Fest is returning to Houston for its fifth year, and this time, there’s a new addition to the celebration: student robotics. The festival, which has grown into the largest Vietnamese festival in Texas, is expected to draw 10,000 or more people on Sept. 12. Along...
Texas Comptroller requests $2 billion to expand school voucher program
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state’s private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justi...
High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
Klein Oak FFA junior balances school, early mornings and show heifer on road to Houston Rodeo
We first met Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks after he won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble and began raising his first show heifer. Now, with the school year back in session, Marks is juggling early mornings, classes, FFA responsibilities, and livestoc...
Fox 26’s Nate Griffin delivers morning sports like no other
For nearly four decades, Nate Griffin has been a fixture in Houston sports, covering everything from professional franchises and major college programs to HBCU athletics and Friday night high school football. Griffin is celebrating 14 years as the morning sports anchor and report...
Let little Black girls be little Black girls!
This back-to-school season, a new style is trending among young Black girls. Videos of a middle schooler getting their “first lace front” have racked up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, reigniting a debate about adultifying young Black girls I’m not here to tell any par...
Student charged with felony for secretly filming in bathroom
A teen is facing a felony charge after prosecutors accused him of recording another student through a bathroom stall, according to court records.
Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area....
College Football Week 1: Texas schools begin 2026 season with huge expectations
Labor Day weekend brings the beginning of the 2026 college football season, and several Texas universities with big expectations are set to kick off their seasons....
Managing Editor’s Message: Banned books, Laura Loomer’s racism, Mielle Organics ad backlash
Apparently, I write “Filth” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is on a mission to rid our public schools of what he calls “filthy, dirty, vulgar books.” Imagine my surprise when I learned that my debut novel, My Brother’s Keeper , is among the more than 2,000 titles on the list h...
Why Imani School welcomed Ted Cruz visit
When U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz walked the halls of The Imani School in Houston last week, the visit did not go unnoticed. Photos of the Republican senator touring the predominantly Black Christian school, talking with students, and meeting with parents quickly circulated, prompting crit...
Justice Dept. sues Kansas school district over transgender policies
The U.S. Department of Justice filed its first lawsuit that challenges a school district’s policies regarding transgender students and claims the rules violate a federal law....
Suspect dead, adult injured in Virginia elementary school shooting
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures, delays Wednesday
Tropical Storm Edouard is bring heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the Houston area and Southeast Texas. In response, some school districts are canceling classes on Wednesday. See the list....
Houston’s football Stars to watch in 2026
The 2026 high school football season is filled with elite talent across the Houston area, from nationally ranked recruits and future college stars to emerging playmakers still waiting for their opportunity. Among this year’s top players are athletes who have already made their ma...
Back-to-school scams targeting college students: How to protect yourself
Back-to-school season brings more than just new classes and fresh notebooks — it also brings scammers looking to take advantage of first-time college students making big financial decisions on their own. From fake apartment listings to phony tuition texts, rip-off artists are tar...
New Texas laws taking effect on Sept. 1: What Houstonians need to know
Several new Texas laws took effect today, bringing changes that could impact consumers, schools and businesses across the state. Right-to-repair If your phone or tablet breaks, you now have more options for getting it fixed. House Bill 2963 requires manufacturers to give consumer...
Pedestrian bridge breaking ground in honor of Sergio Rodriguez, student killed by train near Milby High School
A groundbreaking ceremony is underway for a pedestrian bridge honoring a Houston student killed by a train while walking to school. Sergio Rodriguez, a 15-year-old sophomore at Milby High School, was struck and killed by a train in December 2024 while walking to school. His death...
Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures Tuesday
Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the Texas coast, prompting some Houston-area school districts to cancel school on Tuesday. Here's a list of school closures....
Houston Realtor Noel Collier brings unconventional homebuyers to HGTV
Noel Collier will tell you she’s not really a Houston girl. She’s a country girl. Raised in Hempstead, Texas, a small town just outside Prairie View with a population of about 4,000, Collier graduated in a class of just 83 students. It is a far cry from the life she leads now as ...
Parents raise concerns over ongoing HVAC issues at Houston ISD's Briargrove Elementary
Parents at Briargrove Elementary are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning problems after several days of HVAC issues at the Houston ISD campus....
2 Helps You gets fix for mom at ‘wits end’ after district has no bus for child 12 days into new school year
For Erin Houston, getting her 10-year-old son Lincoln to school had become a frustrating battle. Lincoln attends a Fort Bend ISD school through a special program and requires transportation as part of his educational accommodations. However, Houston tells 2 Helps You her son had ...
Houston-area school districts announce closures on Wednesday after Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall
Most areas east of I-45, including Harris and Galveston Counties, are under a flood watch from 1 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Is your home Wi-Fi ready for back to school? Here’s what parents should know
School is already in full swing, but these days more and more schoolwork is completed online. From lessons to streaming videos, everything is connected and families rely on home internet more than ever. Related story: Stay connected with reliable internet during hurricane season ...
Houston ISD cancels all after-school activities + other closings, cancellations
Houston Independent School District canceled all after-school activities this afternoon, prompted by the tropical storm making landfall this afternoon, just east of the city. Several other Houston-area school districts made the decision to cancel classes Tuesday, also in preparat...
Clear Creek school district faces $23 million budget shortfall as enrollment continues to decline
To help close the gap beyond the 2027 fiscal year, officials are examining ways to reign in spending.
Texas’ divisive overhaul of high school social studies lessons set to conclude this week
Final debates on proposed changes will come after years of deliberations about race and religion in the classroom.
Black male mentors needed for back-to-school success
Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and possibility. New teachers, fresh supplies and lofty goals fill the air. But for many students, success depends on more than just textbooks and teachers—it hinges on having someone in their corner. Brian Ervin is a huge advocate fo...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3404: Correspondence Schools
Episode: 3404 The rise and fall of ICS, The International Correspondence School. Today, International Correspondence Schools.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1623: Joel Dorman and Ester Steele
Episode: 1623 The textbooks of J. Dorman and Esther Steele. Today, we meet two very special teachers.