TAMUK to Hosts Area X Applied Agriculture Engineering Contest
The competition consisted of four-person teams competing in welding, oxygen acetylene cutting, blueprint layout and a 100-point test that covered subjects such as welding theory to material costs.
Student Leader First to Study Space, Aeronautical Engineering at TAMUK
John-Ryan C. Lawrence becomes the first student to pursue Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s new master’s degree in space and aeronautical engineering.
HM King Junior Achieves Rare Milestone With 10 ASE Exam Passes
School officials say this is the first time a student at HM King Early College High School has passed all 10 ASE examinations.
Texas Students with Disabilities Struggle to Qualify for Extra School Voucher Funds
Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline.
Texas Clarifies Voucher Rules for Special Education Support
The office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
Future Teacher Qualify for National Competition
This year marked a record-breaking 2,520 contest entries. The students prepared their entries beforehand and brought the finished product to the conference for judging.
TRIO Programs Celebrate 60 Years
TRIO is a Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Local Colleges sign MOU to Establish Javelina Engineering Academies
Students pursuing engineering degrees and enrolled in the JAE will have expanded educational opportunities.
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza Brings Salsa 101, Global Flavors to Area Students
Local students sampled fresh salsa and explored global flavors during interactive cooking demonstrations led by celebrity chef Jonathan Zaragoza in partnership with Chartwells K12.
DMC Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver Program Changing Lives
“Freedom to Dream 2.0” application process for Del Mar College’s tuition waiver program now underway for fall 2026.
TAMUK A.C.T Department Host Alumni Art Exhibit
There will be 31 pieces by 22 artists in the alumni exhibition and silent auction, and the works range from ceramics and prints to jewelry and paintings.
Sparklight to Award $30,000 for STEM Education
Through the annual contest, Sparklight aims to help educators bring hands-on STEM experiences into classrooms and learning environments.
Lecturer no Longer Teaching at Texas State University After Expletive-Filled Message Goes Public
The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.
AG Paxton Investigating Austin ISD for Facilitating Student Protest
Reports indicate that district personnel were aware of the planned walkouts and, in some instances, facilitated students’ departure from campus.
CAIN National Art Show’s 60th Anniversary
Guest juror and Brooklyn artist Tabitha Whitley giving “Art Talk” previous day in Richardson Performance Hall.
Texas Orders Universities, Agencies to Halt H-1B Visa Petitions
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
Texas Gov. wants Universities to Disclose H-1B visa Hirings
The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
Del Mar College names Dr. Gerald F. Napoles as new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Community college leader brings more than 25 years of experience in student success, strategic partnerships, and institutional innovation to DMC’s executive team.
About 200 Texas A&M Courses Could Change
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
Texas Teachers Union Sues State Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.