UTPB chosen for first-generation network

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The Center for First-generation Student Success announced the advancement of University of Texas Permian Basin to the First Scholars phase of the First Scholars...

With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school...

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By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Texas community colleges know many high schoolers are skeptical of higher education because of the price tag. Some want...

Midland preschoolers donate 450 books for National Reading Month

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Preschoolers at Primrose School of Midland at Westridge donated 450 books to High Sky Children’s Ranch to promote literacy in honor of National Reading...

UTPB students to present undergraduate research at national conference

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By Alexandra Macia Special from UTPB Sophomore psychology major Madeline Moravcika, junior sociology major Harper Kellogg, and senior psychology major Luke Christensen are attending the...

LEAP gaining momentum at ECISD

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Bowie Middle School teachers Da’Niel Beauchamp and Monica Olivas have taken Ector County ISD’s LEAP program head on. LEAP stands for Leadership for Ector’s Accelerated...

High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s encouraged to apply for AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness...

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NEW YORK The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound high school seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease...

ASU receives $5.2 million gift for new golf facility

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SAN ANGELO Angelo State University has received a $5.2 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund construction of an all-inclusive new golf facility,...

Library spring break activities 

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The Ector County Library is having spring break events all this week. This week it’s Harry Potter time. March 12, Wizardry Classes Wands; March 13 Monster...

UT-Austin reverts to requiring standardized test scores for admissions

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By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune The University of Texas at Austin will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores, beginning with applications...

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

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By JOCELYN GECKER AP Education Writer Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his...