One of East Texas A&M University’s Most Iconic Buildings is Coming full Circle – Binnion Hall
August 8, 2025 – After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall … on the east side of campus adjacent to Monroe Street … is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. Scheduled to begin next year, the project will breathe new life into the three-story building, quoting a university news...
School Lunch Additives Bill In Effect
August 7, 2025 – Effective immediately, Senate Bill 314 bans the use of specific food additives in free or reduced-price meals served by Texas public schools. The new law targets ingredients that have raised health concerns, such as certain artificial dyes, preservatives, and chemical additives commonly found in processed foods. These substances have been linked to potential risks including behavioral issues in children,...
Financial Literacy Mandatory in Texas Schools
August 6, 2025 – Effective immediately, Texas public high school students are now required to complete a course in personal financial literacy before graduation. This mandate comes through House Bill 27, which requires a one-half credit in the subject as part of the state’s graduation requirements. The goal of the new course is to equip students with real-world knowledge about managing money, including topics like budgeting,...
Back to School: CHRISTUS Health Reminds Parents of Required Immunizations as Kids Return to Classrooms
August 5, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – As the summer break comes to an end and students across the state prepare a return to the classroom, CHRISTUS Health is reminding parents about required immunizations and their role in limiting transmission of illness. “In the simplest of terms, immunizations are helping the body build an immune response,” said Dr. Evelyn Chou, family medicine physician with CHRISTUS...
Sulphur Springs ISD Announced Policy to Comply With new State law Preventing Students From Using cell Phones
August 4, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD has announced its policy to comply with the new state law preventing students from using cell phones and other personal communications devices in class. Included in the policy are cell phones, smart watches, tablets, radios, pagers, fitness trackers with messaging capabilties, Bluetooth earbuds or headphones, A-I glasses, personal (non-school issued) computers, gaming devices and two-way...
Texas A&M System to Lead $59.8M Autonomous Helicopter Wildfire Response Initiative
July 31, 2025 – BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas Legislature recently appropriated $59.8 million for the Texas A&M University System’s George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex to develop a way to use pilotless Blackhawk helicopters to combat wildfires. The project is intended to revolutionize how Texas responds to the wildfires that ravage the state every year. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,...
In School Suspension No Longer Capped at Three Days
July 31, 2025 – Under House Bill 6 (HB 6), Texas schools now have expanded authority to assign students to in-school suspension (ISS) for extended periods. Previously, ISS was capped at three consecutive days. With the new law, students can remain in ISS for as long as school officials determine appropriate, provided the placement is reviewed every 10 school days. Supporters of the measure argue that it gives schools more...
July Deadline For College Tuition Plan Here
July 30, 2025 – Parents in Texas have until July 31 to enroll their newborns in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund at 2024-25 pricing. The plan allows families to prepay future tuition and required fees at Texas public colleges and universities, locking in current rates and protecting against rising education costs. To qualify for this pricing, children must be under one year old by the July 31 deadline. Contributions to the Texas...
Paris Junior College Radiologic Technology Program Celebrates 20 Years
July 29, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Radiologic Technology Program, marking two decades of exceptional service to the healthcare community and a continued commitment to student success. Since its launch in 2005, the program has graduated hundreds of highly skilled Radiologic Technologists, many of whom are now working in hospitals, clinics,...
Area Public School Start Dates for 2025
July 28, 2025 – Public school start dates in the U.S. vary widely, typically falling between late July and early September, depending on the region and district. Southern and Southwestern states, including Texas, generally begin their school year earliest—most students return between August 7 and August 18. In San Antonio, for example, many districts start between August 4–14 for the 2025–26 school year. Northeastern states,...
