Texas governor race: Early thoughts on Abbott vs. Hinojosa
The battle between Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa will come to a head on Election Day. Dan Godwin from our sister station in Dallas gives early thoughts on the race.
The battle between Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa will come to a head on Election Day. Dan Godwin from our sister station in Dallas gives early thoughts on the race.
Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
HISD mother raises concerns after water line break impacts Highland Heights Elementary School
Highland Heights Elementary School experienced a water line break Wednesday morning that school officials said could also impact the campus's air conditioning system. One mother says her children reported not having access to working restrooms and using bottled water to wash their hands.
Highland Heights Elementary School experienced a water line break Wednesday morning that school officials said could also impact the campus's air conditioning system. One mother says her children reported not having access to working restrooms and using bottled water to wash their hands.
Grand Prairie ISD faces lawsuit alleging Title IX violations over canceled play
Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.
Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.
Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
Houston-area students taste-test future school lunch menus
The annual four-hour event connects child nutrition directors with vendors while showcasing emerging trends in school nutrition.
The annual four-hour event connects child nutrition directors with vendors while showcasing emerging trends in school nutrition.
Harris County authorities enforcing school bus safety
If you're not familiar with driving rules regarding when to stop for school buses, it could cost you if you break the rules in Harris County. FOX 26's Sakura Grays shares what you should amid School Bus Safety Week.
If you're not familiar with driving rules regarding when to stop for school buses, it could cost you if you break the rules in Harris County. FOX 26's Sakura Grays shares what you should amid School Bus Safety Week.
Alief ISD weighs school closures, rezoning as enrollment declines 21%
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote.
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote.
Jill Hyland is Making the Grade at Stratford High School
Stratford High School's Jill Hyland is a star in the classroom but also doing great things in water polo! Nate Griffin stops by to meet our 'Making the Grade' student athlete.
Stratford High School's Jill Hyland is a star in the classroom but also doing great things in water polo! Nate Griffin stops by to meet our 'Making the Grade' student athlete.
Houston school bus driver raising safety concerns
A bus driver for Houston's IDEA Public Schools is pumping the brakes and refusing to drive after noticing what he says are red flags for student and driver safety. FOX 26's Sakura Gray spoke to the driver and shares IDEA's response.
A bus driver for Houston's IDEA Public Schools is pumping the brakes and refusing to drive after noticing what he says are red flags for student and driver safety. FOX 26's Sakura Gray spoke to the driver and shares IDEA's response.
IDEA Public Schools bus driver refuses to drive over safety concerns, cites potential mechanical issues
A school bus driver with nearly 30 years of commercial driving experience, is refusing to operate his bus over an active Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) warning light.
A school bus driver with nearly 30 years of commercial driving experience, is refusing to operate his bus over an active Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) warning light.
Best Colleges in Texas 2027: Rice, Trinity, UT Austin lead WalletHub rankings
Rice University was named the top college in Texas and ranked 11th nationwide in WalletHub's 2027 College & University Rankings.
Rice University was named the top college in Texas and ranked 11th nationwide in WalletHub's 2027 College & University Rankings.
These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes
Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.
Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.
Texas Free College Application Week Oct. 12–18: How to apply without fees
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Disability Rights Texas outlines next steps after judge orders Klein ISD to allow monitoring access
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access.
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access.
Next steps for Texas disability group to monitor Klein ISD schools
Following a judge ruling Klein ISD illegally restricted monitoring access for Disability Rights Texas, an attorney for the group shared with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour what their monitoring will look like at the schools.
Following a judge ruling Klein ISD illegally restricted monitoring access for Disability Rights Texas, an attorney for the group shared with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour what their monitoring will look like at the schools.
Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."



















