SB 37 and SB 2714 would undermine the liberty to learn and to think that has long been at the core of American institutions of higher education.

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

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It's the second-largest comeback win in Sweet 16 history. 11:43 p.m.: Darrion Williams hits the game-winning shot and Texas Tech basketball wins in overtime 85-83 to head to the Elite 8.

Incumbent Wade Washmon and former trustee Eleno Licea are in the race to represent District 1, while incumbent Yvonne Atkins ...

That year, state legislators reimagined how community colleges are financed with House Bill 8. The old funding ... maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average to qualify. In what is known as a “first ...

Eighth grade ... to the eighth grade, Petrilli said, because more advanced reading depends on the extent of a student’s vocabulary and knowledge of subjects like history, science and literature.

In a lengthy discussion about ... of the curriculum includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons for the state's 2.3 million students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Down by 16 points with 10 minutes left in the second half, Texas Tech pulled off the second-largest comeback in Sweet 16 history ... going 3-for-18 (18.8%) in the first half.

This story was updated to add new information. No. 3 Texas Tech is joining No. 1 Florida in the Elite Eight. The Red Raiders overcame a 16-point deficit and defeated No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks 85 ...

The Texas women's basketball team survived its series at home and advanced to play in Birmingham this weekend in the NCAA Tournament. First, Texas has to play Tennessee in the Sweet Sixteen for ...