Calls grow for committees, reviews & new laws in wake of Texas school shooting
Governor Greg Abbott called for state lawmakers to form committees to discuss making schools safer and to require safety checks at all schools. But the governor did not call a special session and didn't say he would call a special session.
Governor Greg Abbott called for state lawmakers to form committees to discuss making schools safer and to require safety checks at all schools. But the governor did not call a special session and didn't say he would call a special session.
Cat 'graduates' from UT Austin after attending every Zoom lecture with owner
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
4 Texas universities ranked among most sought-after in the US: report
If you don't know, now you do: Texas is home to four of the 20 most sought-after universities in the U.S., according to a recent report.
If you don't know, now you do: Texas is home to four of the 20 most sought-after universities in the U.S., according to a recent report.
2 North Texas students arrested in separate school gun scares
Students were arrested Wednesday at Berkner High School in Richardson and Meacham Middle School in Fort Worth for allegedly bringing guns on campus. No one was hurt but the incidents caused a lot of concern.
Students were arrested Wednesday at Berkner High School in Richardson and Meacham Middle School in Fort Worth for allegedly bringing guns on campus. No one was hurt but the incidents caused a lot of concern.
High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Frisco Memorial High School vandalism: Senior prank cancels classes, causes thousands of dollars in damage
Classes were canceled for the rest of the week at Frisco’s Memorial High School because of a senior prank that got out of hand. The school now has thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Classes were canceled for the rest of the week at Frisco’s Memorial High School because of a senior prank that got out of hand. The school now has thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Dallas ISD names lone finalist for superintendent to replace Michael Hinojosa
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
Fort Worth ISD pairs aspiring engineers, architects with industry professionals
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Birmingham private school assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
SMU student becomes youngest Black student to graduate from U.S. law school
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
UT Arlington student overcomes stutter, graduates with two degrees
With years of therapy behind her, Christine Abasi manages a severe case of stuttering. Then, a class assignment triggered a discovery that changed the course of her degree plan.
With years of therapy behind her, Christine Abasi manages a severe case of stuttering. Then, a class assignment triggered a discovery that changed the course of her degree plan.
Philadelphia school accidentally sells lingerie disguised as roses at Mother’s Day sale
Parents at one Philadelphia school got quite the surprise when they bought what they thought were faux roses that were sold at the school's Mother's Day plant sale.
Parents at one Philadelphia school got quite the surprise when they bought what they thought were faux roses that were sold at the school's Mother's Day plant sale.
Fort Worth city leaders, activists visit schools to discuss gun violence
City leaders pointed to several recent shootings, including one that killed a Polytechnic High School student earlier this year, adding to the urgency of speaking directly to students about making smart choices.
City leaders pointed to several recent shootings, including one that killed a Polytechnic High School student earlier this year, adding to the urgency of speaking directly to students about making smart choices.
Children burned in Channelview PE class allegedly by teacher's form of discipline
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
'Ready or not': Kyle Rittenhouse hints that he will attend Texas A&M
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in 2020, posted pictures of himself at Texas A&M University on social media with the caption “Ready or not…!!!”
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in 2020, posted pictures of himself at Texas A&M University on social media with the caption “Ready or not…!!!”
Arlington ISD fires substitute teacher after using racial slur in front of elementary students
The incident happened Friday at Swift Elementary in Arlington. Several parents say they’re stunned after learning about an interaction between a sixth-grade student and a substitute teacher.
The incident happened Friday at Swift Elementary in Arlington. Several parents say they’re stunned after learning about an interaction between a sixth-grade student and a substitute teacher.
19-year-old to become SMU’s youngest law graduate
SMU's youngest ever law school graduate will walk the stage this week. Haley Schlitz was accepted into nine different law schools at age 16. She's now 19 and will receive her law degree on Friday.
SMU's youngest ever law school graduate will walk the stage this week. Haley Schlitz was accepted into nine different law schools at age 16. She's now 19 and will receive her law degree on Friday.