Texas schools

Schools across Texas are sending DNA kits home with students to give to their parents. Some school districts have reportedly started sending these kits home for parents to either use, or not use. The program is nothing new, as law enforcement for years have advocated that parents keep fingerprints, updated pictures, and even DNA of their children in case something were to happen...

Niche recently released its rankings for what they consider the best school districts in the state of Texas. In the Lubbock area, only one district was named in the Top 25 of districts around Texas. Frenship Independent School District was ranked as the 22nd best school district in Texas according to Niche...

School districts around the country are loosening their dress codes. One North Texas school district, however, is moving in the opposite direction.

Texas educator, mother and podcaster Phylicia Jimenez posted a TikTok with her concerns about schools and how they're being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students across Texas haven't been in school very long and already we are hearing about school districts that are having to close due to COVID-19 outbreaks. For those hoping that this would be a somewhat "normal" school year, the rise in cases has been like a punch to the gut...

As schools continue to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and a fall in attendance, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan, along with the TEA, came together to announce that the State of Texas will provide a "hold harmless" to Texas school systems...

Governor Abbott joined Chad Hasty on the Texas Townsquare Media Network immediately after his announcement for an exclusive interview.

Schools and parents are still trying to figure out plans.

Governor Greg Abbott outlined strategies and guidelines to reopening the Texas economy amidst the coronavirus pandemic.