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Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”

Chron on MSN · 4d

Texas Education Agency extends HISD takeover for 2 more years

In a move that's reigniting fierce debate across Texas, the state has extended its control of Houston ISD for another two years, prolonging the controversial takeover of the state's largest school district and keeping an elected school board sidelined through at least 2027.

Yahoo · 4d

TEA extends HISD takeover until June 2027

The Texas Education Agency has extended its takeover of the Houston ISD school system. Here are the changes they want to see.

DOJ ends Texas in-state tuition for undocumented

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.

USA Today · 1d

Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

Undocumented students in Texas no longer qualify for in-state tuition after Texas agreed with the federal government's demand to stop the practice.

CBS Texas on MSN · 19h

Texas agrees to end in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants after DOJ lawsuit filed against the state

The DOJ sued Texas on Wednesday over a long-standing state education policy, which it says illegally favors undocumented foreign students.

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Can local 5-star QB Keisean Henderson take Houston back to glory days?

This time a week ago, Houston Cougars football fans were officially freaked out. Keisean Henderson, the best recruit ...

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State Rep. Jolanda Jones enters race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District

Jones, a Democrat, brings the field of candidates in the special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner to ...

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Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Accordion King & Queens to Texas Monthly Taco Fest

Our weekend top picks also include the Fade to Black Arts Festival, Houston Tattoo Arts Festival and Vitacca Ballet's Launch ...

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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of ...

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Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs

The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits ...

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Why can’t Houston enforce its curfew for juveniles? Answer is -- Texas law

Did you know that Houston has a curfew for juveniles? Many residents had no clue there was even a curfew, but it’s a reason ...

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It stalled over Texas and unleashed one of Houston’s worst floods

Allison formed quickly and hit the Texas coast on June 5, 2001, just nine hours after developing. But the real damage came in ...

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How wild was the Wild West, and what does Texas have to do with it?

A new book by Bryan Burrough explores the influence Texas and Texans had on the Old West period of U.S. history.

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These are the 12 best places in Texas to live in 2025. Is your city one of them?

From the economy to education to healthcare, several factors add to a town's desirability. These 12 places in Texas were ...

Third major Houston-based company joins NYSE Texas

“We are honored to be the first bank holding company to join NYSE Texas as a Founding Member,” Stellar Bancorp CEO Robert Franklin said in a press release.

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