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The Texas Capitol rumbles back to life
The Texas Capitol is stirring to life again after the 2026 primary season with a few big announcements from the top offices in the House and Senate - watch the changes in the Senate especially.
Read MoreEl Paso voters oppose Socorro ISD school funding proposal
Prop A would have generated $49 million for the district without raising the tax rate
Read MoreHouston ISD follows mass educator layoffs with a teacher recruitment drive in South Texas
Last night, Houston voters elected two new trustees to the Houston Independent School District board in another electoral defeat for state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles.
Read MoreHouston voters deal another political blow to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles
Last night, Houston voters elected two new trustees to the Houston Independent School District board in another electoral defeat for state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles.
Read MoreOct. 31, 2025: Fort Worth Taken Over
Friday, October 31, 2025 (Happy Halloween!) Beyond the Shutdown As we brace for the deliberate lapse in SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, and as Head Start programs prepare to close from shutdown defunding, it’s important to remember what led us here: a proposed budget that would devastate the health and well-being of working Americans and vulnerable...
Read MoreReminder: Election Day Is Tuesday
Tuesday, November 4th, is your last opportunity to vote this election cycle. As always, the ballot is packed with important local and statewide decisions that will directly impact our communities, schools, and future.
Read MoreShutdown Relief: Food Pantries & Resources Available for Those Hurt by SNAP Benefit Loss
As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Texans are facing uncertainty over their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Read MoreTexas Faculty Confront a Manufactured Crisis: Lessons from the 2025 Higher Education Summit
Higher education in Texas is under coordinated political attack, and defending our rights, our work, and our students will require collective action like never before.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Districts: Fort Worth, Houston, and the State’s Long Game for Texas Public Schools
Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson speaks at a 2024 rally against the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Houston ISD. When the Texas Education Agency announced its takeover of Fort Worth ISD last week, it marked another flashpoint in a long-brewing conflict over who controls the future of Texas public schools:...
Read More7 Million Americans Rally for Democracy in Latest No Kings Day of Action
Photo courtesy of the Houston Federation of Teachers This past Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 million Americans turned out to more than 2,700 peaceful marches and nonviolent for the second No Kings Day of action. At least one event took place in all 50 states in opposition to democratic backsliding, as...
Read MoreAFT Settles Student Debt Lawsuit: Income-Driven Repayment Processing to Restart
In a major victory for educators and public service workers, AFT has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education, with the Trump Administration agreeing to resume processing student loan forgiveness under the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) program. This outcome follows months of legal action and advocacy by AFT, which...
Read MoreTexans Keep Up the Fight Against School Vouchers
Even though Gov. Greg Abbott’s long-sought private school voucher law has been passed and enacted, the fight to support Texas public schools is far from over. Public education advocates across the state are mobilizing for transparency and accountability in what will be one of the largest voucher programs in the...
Read MoreHigher Education News: Texas State Upholds Professor’s Termination, UT Austin Stays Silent on Trump Compact
Students at UT Austin rally together, urging university leaders to reject Trump’s Compact for Higher Education. Photo credit: Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman. At Texas State University in San Marcos, Dr. Thomas Alter’s termination has been upheld after a court‐ordered reinstatement....
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