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.

Killeen ISD reported serving 85,860 summer feeding meals and expanded meal sites with community partners across the district.

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

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a Bell County Beekeeping 101 workshop on Aug. 21 to teach hive management and honey harvesting.

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

Comal ISD updated progress on a safety task force after a March 30 shooting at Hill Country College Prep High School in Comal County.

Texas State Technical College students competed in a Waco lineworker rodeo featuring safety-focused climbing and equipment-change events.

North Zulch ISD is fundraising to buy and train a facility dog after the death of a graduating senior, with a $24,000 goal.

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

Temple ISD trustees approved a 2026-27 budget that includes a 2% pay raise for staff and additional specialty-role pay increases.

Hailey Hartline of Midway High School earned an associate of arts degree alongside her high school diploma through dual credit and dual enrollment.

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

Temple ISD approved a partnership with McHur Care to offer students an opt-in, on-campus behavioral healthcare option in the upcoming school year.

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.

Barton Hills Elementary students and alumni in Austin perform Grateful Dead songs, including “Touch of Grey,” as the choir’s signature tradition.

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 State Technical College opened its student-run restaurant in Waco to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays during summer.

Leander ISD trustees approved Rutledge Elementary principal Jessica Schock as an area superintendent with expanded leadership duties.

Burnet CISD and Marble Falls ISD reapproved armed handgun-certified guardians to meet Texas school security requirements under HB 3.

A letter to the editor reports success of the 28th Back 2 School rally and announces plans for a 2027 rally.

Belton ISD approved a 1.5% staff pay raise and presented technology use plans after hail-damage repair allocations.

A Copperas Cove nursing student recounts how a Fort Hood spouse’s family experiences led her back to pursuing a registered nurse degree.

Austin ISD proposed immediately closing Paredes Middle School after its fourth consecutive F grade, with students reassigned to other campuses.

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.

Killeen ISD will roll out the SmartTag Bus Safety System to track students getting on and off buses and notify families.

A Science Expo drew hundreds of attendees to the Harker Heights Activity Center on Wednesday.

Nacogdoches Police Department will host a one-day Teen Academy on Aug. 4 for up to 25 students.

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

Killeen Independent School District provides instructions for residents to register and apply to volunteer with the district.

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.

Rebecca Creek Christian Ministries in far west Comal County received a three-year $150,000 McKenna Foundation grant to expand on-campus early childcare.

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

A parent challenging Comal ISD’s school-safety record requests says the district’s estimated public-records search costs reached six figures.

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.

Investigations into Fayette County Public Schools’ multi-year accounting and budget crisis continue, with a final deficit figure expected in September.

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.

Dr. Shawn Stover was introduced as interim superintendent of Springfield Public Schools to restore trust amid district turmoil.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s plan to phase out its Early Childhood Laboratory has prompted a former teacher to launch a petition.

Prairie View A&M University and partners hosted a K-12 educator workshop on quantum science using hands-on activities.

Sound Unseen’s 6th Annual Austin Film + Music Festival runs August 6-9, showcasing music documentaries, films, and videos.

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

Comal ISD plans a Tuesday job fair for hiring bus drivers, allowing applicants to try driving in a controlled course.

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.