The FMH Foundation rewarded Midland ISD with a $1 million grant to support Dreams to Reality: Reshaping the Future of Fine Arts, allowing MISD to provide new and upgraded band and orchestra instruments for secondary schools across the district. view article

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Researchers at the University of Texas have been ordered to stop, or pause, work on at least nine major projects as a result of executive orders from President Donald Trump that restrict federal money for initiatives that support foreign aid and diversity, equity and inclusion.  view article

A teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a high school student. Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) says allegations were brought to the attention of district administration on Monday, prompting an immediate investigation. view article

Federal Pell grants and direct student loans are not affected by the White House's temporary pause on federal grants and loans, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed Tuesday. view article

ABILENE, Texas — Abilene has been selected as the first location for what President Trump is referring to as "the largest AI infrastructure project by far, in history.” view article

Port Aransas schools are getting reimbursed for measures they took to get things up and running after Hurricane Harvey. The district on Monday announced it had received a grant for more than $1.2 million Federal Emergency Management Agency to help pay for things such as generators, air dryers, portables and security. Those items and more were needed in the aftermath of the Category 4 storm hit the area Aug. 25, 2017. view article

The Round Rock school district awarded $1.9 million in grants to 34 campuses to help foster innovation in schools through programs, models or initiatives that enrich learning. The grants range from $7,500 to $100,000 and support the district’s strategic goal of implementing, enhancing and reinforcing innovative teachings and learning models, according to a district news release. view article

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN)announced today that its 2015 corporate and foundation giving to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education totals almost $6 million. Focused on collaborative strategies to improve student success and teaching effectiveness in STEM education, TI and the Texas Instruments Foundation designate "Power of STEM Education" grants to a variety of nonprofit partners and educators in targeted communities where the company has a major design or manufacturing presence. Special emphasis is given to programs that reach female and minority students who are underrepresented in science and engineering careers today. view article

A local school that has been underperforming for years, is shaking things up for the new school year with the help of a $4.8 million grant. Indian Spring Middle School is under a state mandate to turn things around and their principal is hoping this multi-million dollar grant will help them do just that. view article