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Former U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige, who helped launch the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, died Tuesday morning, according to his family. Paige was 92. The controversial education policy that ...

Dr. Rod Paige has died, according to the Houston mayor's office. Dr. Paige previously served as the seventh U.S. Secretary of Education. He also previously served as Houston ISD superintendent.

Should you limit your freedom to one week per year? Absolutely not. The notwithstanding clause is Alberta’s constitutionally protected right and freedom that Alberta has the right and responsibility ...

Graham Houston, a 2026 offensive lineman, has signed his national letter of intent with the Georgia Bulldogs. Early national signing week has officially begun and Georgia commits are starting to make ...

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

Grammy-nominated rapper Rod Wave to appear in court after his November arrest on gun and drug-related charges. After winning his first Oscar, Tom Cruise kept repeating the same 2-word phrase. It’s a ...

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 2, 2025. I spent the last year transforming my life. Becoming a Rockette for a day made me confront a fear I couldn't shake.

Nearly 10 years ago, the University of Houston signed Ed Oliver, a homegrown product from Westfield and one of the top five college football prospects in the nation. On Wednesday, eight miles north on ...

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday. This fee is part of ...