The family of Texas Tech El Paso medical student Vaibhav Duggal, who died by suicide after disciplinary action, seeks legal review and mental-health reforms.

Houston ISD asked special-education parents by phone to amend students' IEPs to enable campus transfers for about 5,000 students amid TEA investigation.

Katy ISD restricted the use of AI in elementary school classrooms.

MFAH opened an exhibition on the global history of Kashmir shawls, displaying 20 shawls, sashes, and fragments through Nov. 29.

The Sweeny council made appointments and approved a request for a Back to School Bash.

Houston Community College’s Coleman Campus in the Texas Medical Center trains students for healthcare careers through simulation labs and hands-on instruction.

Alvin College celebrated Upward Bound graduates.

IACMI and Texas A&M TEES announced the inaugural Build Freedom Summit in Galveston Oct. 20-21, 2026 with a workforce career expo on Oct. 22.

Texas City ISD approved a $1.54 million compensation plan for 2026-27 with a 2% pay increase for employees and higher health insurance contributions.

UTMB in Galveston offered an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course for adults 50+ on artificial intelligence and its risks and benefits.

The University of Houston is considering removing about 100 courses from its core curriculum to comply with Senate Bill 37.

Eight Midland ISD students joined Baylor College of Medicine’s STEM+M Doc-Prep week-long program in Houston and will share experiences as ambassadors in district classes.

Houston-area districts including Crosby, HISD, and Fort Bend ISD set staggered return-to-class dates for the 2026-2027 school year.

A new $5 billion Moody Children’s Hospital pediatric campus is planned for Dallas, opening in 2031 with 552 beds and 33 acres.

JAM Early Education will host a free “Art of Science: JAMEE Art Gallery” showcase for young students on Thursday at a local recreation center.

Fort Bend and Harris County constables ask school districts to ban e-motorcycles on or near campuses ahead of the school year.

TMCF held a DevCon conference in Houston connecting first- and second-year HBCU students with career workshops, leadership training, and industry networking.

Houston School Board ratified an $850,000 lease-purchasing agreement for an elementary safe entry construction project.

East Texans John King, Dennis Parker, Oscar Wilson and Jack Stallard were honored at the THSCA Hall of Honor banquet in Houston.

Dr. Lohit Datta-Barua seeks appointment to Humble ISD Board Position 6 after a prior run for Position 5 and plans an Aug. 1 interview.