State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success
Local school boards and district administrators typically determine how public schools are run. If students are not meeting…
The best Houston-area elementary and middle schools, per U.S. News
In the 2027 rankings, the No. 1 elementary and middle school in Texas is located in Houston: Spring…
Gruene Pumpkin Festival price hike sparks backlash
In private Facebook groups serving the New Braunfels and Canyon Lake areas, some residents questioned whether the seasonal…
Dallas County jail crowding eases as officials tackle paperwork delays
The Lew Sterrett Justice Center pictured, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Dallas. Elias Valverde II/Dallas Morning News District…
TCU professor: More recess leads to better student outcomes
Students at Starpoint School take a brain break at the outdoor playground on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Amanda…
2026 volunteer guide: 14 Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs nonprofits | Southwest Austin – Dripping Springs
Interested in volunteering in the Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs communities? Check out this list of local nonprofit…
Texas Rangers Seek Answers in 1995 El Paso Murder
More than 30 years ago, a woman was murdered inside her own home in East El Paso. To…
More than 10,000 Nueces County ballots cast after first day of early voting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — More than 10,000 Nueces County voters had cast ballots for the Nov. 3 general…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas dropping Medicare Advantage offerings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will no longer offer Medicare Advantage plans in 2027. Carlos Osorio/ASSOCIATED PRESS…
Houston Grand Opera opens season with English-language ‘Susannah’
The cast of Houston Grand Opera’s ‘Susannah’ Michael D. Bishop James Gaffigan in rehearsal for Houston Grand Opera’s…
Opinion: Why are candidates overlooking people with disabilities?
Joy the Butterfly leads dancers during Easter activities at Morgan’s Wonderland, an ultra-accessible theme park that serves people…
Dallas art show turns a restored warehouse into a place of awe
The remarkable sense of calm and awe that envelops a visitor to the new long-term James Surls installation…