29% of borrowers say student loan debt will have a major influence on their vote, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
George Strait's Texas show sets attendance record for U.S. concert
Texas A&M says 110,905 people showed up for George Strait's show at Kyle Field show on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood for more than 40 years.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Thousands of Texas teachers will get cut of multi-million dollar incentive fund
The Texas legislature created the Teacher Incentive Allotment program in 2019 to boost teacher pay. For this past school year, the TEA will distribute $290 million toward that purpose.
50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Several banned books to return to shelves in Llano County
In a preliminary injunction, a divided panel of three federal appeals court judges ruled the Llano County Library system must put 8 out of 17 banned books back on the shelves, following a lawsuit over their removal.
Killeen ISD Board back district plan to create "phone-free" schools
Killeen ISD Board trustees recently approved the district's plan to issue pouches where students will store their cell phones while in school.
Pflugerville ISD International Welcome Center gets grant to help refugee, asylee families
Moving to a new country can be difficult for children, so Pflugerville ISD operates an International Welcome Center to help kids from refugee and asylee families.
A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
ACC Elgin Campus to reopen Wednesday after water main break
All classes and activities were canceled on Tuesday, June 11, at ACC Elgin Campus due to a City of Elgin water main break.
Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep
Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for a two-game sweep of the Women’s College World Series championship.
Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms
Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Pro-Palestine protesters take over Stanford president's office
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Stanford president's office early Wednesday morning, drawing a large police presence in reaction and ending in 13 arrests.
Texas State student recovering after grease fire accident
A Texas State Student is recovering from second and third degree burns on her face and chest after a cooking accident.
Bastrop ISD issues trespassing warning after mother claims her girls were bullied
The mother of two girls at Bastrop High School claims her kids were bullied, and now the school district is bullying her.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Tense standoff at UC Santa Cruz as police arrest protesters blocking campus
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.