Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
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Houston ISD to implement new rules for athletic events
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new rules for minors attending UIL athletic events at HISD district facilities.
Houston-Area Back-to-School Drive: Catholic Charities collecting school supplies for students in need through Aug. 7
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has kicked off its annual back-to-school supply drive to help children in need start the school year with the essentials. Community members can support the effort by dropping off items at designated collection sites, buyi...
Shepherd ISD still struggling academically despite years of state intervention
In 2019, the Texas Education Agency took over Shepherd ISD, citing academic failure. When the state takes over a district, they promise to improve the district, but that hasn't been the case for Shepherd....
From chicken, waffles to luxury hotels: FIFA World Cup 2026 boosts Houston businesses
A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the co...
Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers supply drive to collect donations for Houston-area educators
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms....
Houston-area home prices drop for the first time in 15 years. Here’s where buyers can find the best deals
For many families, summer marks the busiest time of the year to buy a home as they try to get settled before the start of a new school year.The good news for buyers? After years of rapidly rising home prices, the Houston-area housing market is beginning to shift.According to real...
HCU President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. dies at 77 after over two decades of leadership
Sloan had led the Houston-area university for two decades after first taking on the role in 2006. According to the university, Sloan led the institution through the creation of its first doctoral program in Executive Education Leadership and the founding of the Houston Theologica...
From Braids to Backpacks: Houston foundation hosts a one-stop back-to-school boost for families
As families across Houston start preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, one local effort is again stepping in to help students begin the semester with confidence. The Boykins Youth Foundations is teaming up with community partners Rock-In-Hood Foundation and Madlineman Foundati...
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form....
Students with disabilities approved for school vouchers, only awarded around $16K, data shows
On Thursday, thousands of families across Texas are starting to get the funding for the state's billion-dollar school voucher program.
Former Tomball ISD tax manager federally charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing nearly $1M
Kristi Williams, the former Tomball ISD Manager of Property Tax Administration, has been federally charged with wire fraud after an investigation by FBI Houston.A federal criminal information filed Tuesday alleges Williams stole nearly $1 million in tax payments to the school dis...
Nearly 73,000 Texas students to receive first Education Freedom Account funding July 1
Thousands of Texas families participating in the state’s new school choice program will receive their first round of funding Tuesday as the Texas Education Freedom Account program officially launches.Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that nearly 73,000 Texas Educat...
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
New York elementary school music teacher charged in disturbing murder of sister-in-law
An elementary school music teacher allegedly strangled his sister-in-law to death in a home where they had separate apartments.
Harris County grand jury returns 'no-bill' against teenager for alleged school shooting plot
A Harris County grand jury has decided not to indict a teenager for an alleged school shooting plot.
Construction work halted after workers discover evidence of possible historic cemetery in Tomball
Work at an active construction site in Tomball has been halted after workers discovered what appeared to be headstones and evidence of a possible historic cemetery at the site.The discovery was made at the location in the 110 block of N. Walnut Street. Major federal student loan ...
Adolf Hitler baby photo in Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparks investigation
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Here’s what borrowers need to know ahead of July 1 student loan changes
From repayment options to borrowing limits, there are several new ways coming for borrowers navigate debt.
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Changes to Federal Student Loan Limits Have Students Rethinking how to Pay for Advanced Degrees
Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1. Here’s what borrowers need to know
Millions of current and future student loan borrowers will see major changes beginning July 1 as a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system takes effect.The changes, included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact repayment plans, borrowing limits and loan forgiven...
Fort Bend Crawford High School's 4-star WR Alvin Mosley commits to Ole Miss football
ABC13's Joe Gleason showcases why 4-star wideout Alvin Mosley decided Ole Miss was the best fit for him.
Hello Houston (June 29, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on the FIFA World Cup, explore the science behind the sport of soccer, break down all the upcoming changes affecting student loans, and more....
StubHub canceled her World Cup tickets days before the match, 2 Helps You Mario Diaz: ‘Cancel Culture, Heck No!’
Since April, Lisa Coulter had been counting down the days.The sixth-grade teacher from Toronto and her cousin had planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Houston to watch their homeland, Cabo Verde, compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.Then, only days before Cabo Verde’s match with Sa...
Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting
20 students and five teachers accused DPS and Uvalde County of negligence in the delayed response to the deadly 2022 shooting.
HISD’s new budget (June 26, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get details on the new budget for HISD and how it might affect students and families. And our non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
Texas lawmaker calls for stricter AI rules in schools, says students need stronger critical thinking skills
State Rep. Jolanda Jones is sounding the alarm about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and social media on young people, arguing the technology is weakening students’ critical thinking skills and calling for stricter limits on AI use in education.During a news brie...
Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services
The district is consolidating special education services for the 2026-27 school year, which has prompted a federal civil rights investigation.
Katy ISD confirms investigation of alleged sexual assault of special needs student on campus
Katy ISD has confirmed they are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a McDonald Junior High student with special needs.
ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!
Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active.
Local football players work in 'off-season' with Prairie View legend
While most high school and college students are off and on vacation during the summer, the athletes who want to make an impact this season are working....
Tomball head baseball coach shares 6A championship win with sons: 'We got to do it together"
When Tomball High School won the 6A State Championship in baseball, it was a special moment for head coach Doug Rush and his sons.
Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school
Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum....
Former South Texas teacher turns family tragedy into children’s book series fighting obesity and diabetes
What started as a prayer during a drive home from work has grown into a children’s book series designed to get kids moving, reading and making healthier choices.For David Norec, the idea came during one of the most difficult periods of his life after losing two siblings to diabet...
Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
Newly released footage that was shown in court captures the moments after a Texas teen fatally stabbed another teen during a high school track meet last year....
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