Texas A&M University has officially broken ground on the Aplin Center, a first-of-its-kind immersive learning hub designed to transform how students prepare for careers in hospitality, retail and marketing. The Oct. 3, 2025, ceremony marked […]
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Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says
By Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas Tribune, Data reporting by Alex Ford, The Texas TribuneSept. 5, 2025 Many Texas professors are looking for jobs in different states, citing a climate of fear and anxiety on their […]
ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools
The ACLU and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing Texas to block the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in K-12 public schools. Photo Credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Texas Tribune […]
Plains ISD Launches $4.26 Million Facilities Upgrade
Plains ISD is set to break ground this May on a trio of major campus improvement projects totaling more than $4.26 million, aimed at modernizing athletic and parking facilities for students and the community. All […]
$43.5M Expansion Coming to Bastrop High School
Bastrop High School is set to undergo a major expansion starting this summer, with more than $43.5 million in new construction planned to enhance academic and athletic facilities. Located at 1614 Chambers Street, the project […]
Sonora Deputy Starts School Reading Program
Sutton County Sheriff’s Office shared the following Facebook post about a reading program their school resource deputy started in Sonora: “In an effort to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the student body, SRO Deputy […]
New Partnership Between Texas A&M System and U.S. Army Set to Revolutionize STEM Education
In a significant development for STEM education, The Texas A&M University System has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). This collaboration is poised to create new educational pathways […]
$26 Million Renovation Project at Sul Ross State University to Enhance Fine Arts and Student Housing
Sul Ross State University, a cornerstone of higher education in West Texas, has announced a major $26 million renovation project aimed at expanding its Fine Arts facilities and modernizing Fletcher Hall dormitory. This initiative underscores […]
Midland Forensic Science Students Gain Hands-On Crime Scene Training Through Local Law Enforcement Collaboration
More than 350 Forensic Science students from Midland High School gained practical experience in crime scene processing yesterday during an educational event hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in collaboration with the […]
Bass Foundation Gift Strengthens Outreach at McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory is honored to announce a generous gift of $4 million from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation. Funds will support updates to McDonald Observatory’s Frank N. Bash Visitors Center and improve and expand […]
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