9+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1701+ words) Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values. Jaleel is attending his first day of classes this month at a middle school opening its doors for the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (690+ words) On July 31, Crosby ISD posted a statement on Facebook announcing the termination of its partnership with the East Harris County Empowerment Council. The statement was published the day before the district's annual back-to-school bash, an event in which the council…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (151+ words) On Friday’s show: As school begins for many students, a pediatrician offers advice for keeping kids healthy throughout the school year. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. On Friday’s show: We get…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (552+ words) On Friday through Sunday, some types of clothing, backpacks and other school supplies priced at $100 or less qualify for a sales tax exemption. Texas' annual sales tax holiday for school supplies runs from Friday through Sunday. In that timeframe, Texans…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (94+ words) Houston Public Media Starting in the fall of 2027, the private university in Houston also will offer free mandatory fees and room and board for students whose families earn less than $100,000 annually. Tags Genuine Cup Houston sports missing person missing person…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (855+ words) This is the second Texas university system sued over teaching restrictions in recent weeks. Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University System's restrictions on teaching about race, gender…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (195+ words) Ahead of the first day of classes for most local school districts, there is a statewide sales tax holiday for school supplies. August is here, which means Houston-area children and their families are beginning the annual transition from summer back…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (523+ words) Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools will utilize “TimeBack,” a two-hour learning tool developed by Alpha School that has come under criticism in other states. More technology-related changes are coming to Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools this fall. Eligible students…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (89+ words) Houston Public Media Have a News Tip? Tell Houston Public Media - Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center - Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (694+ words) The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites. More than 85,000 families are participating in Texas' private school voucher program during its first year, a number that could increase…...