Laura Isensee has been named the new education editor at the Houston Chronicle, bringing more than 15 years of journalism experience across print, radio, podcasts, and digital media.

 

She will oversee coverage of Houston ISD, suburban school districts, Texas school voucher changes, and higher education.

 

Isensee’s appointment arrives as education takes center stage in Texas’s public debates.

 

She previously shaped local news at City Cast Houston and spent eight years as an education reporter at Houston Public Media, where she was named Beat Reporter of the Year by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters in 2019.

 

Her reporting has appeared on NPR, Reveal, Marketplace, and in the Miami Herald, highlighting both policy and personal impact.

 

Isensee, a Greater Heights resident, holds degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Columbia University.

 

A dedicated mentor, she guides emerging journalists and is poised to lead the Chronicle’s education team through a pivotal era.

The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders delivered a resounding 35-11 win over the Houston Cougars on Saturday night, fueled by a breakout game from sophomore running back J'Koby Williams.

 

Williams, a former Beckville Bearcat, rushed for 107 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns, marking his first-ever multi-touchdown game.

 

Quarterback Behren Morton jumpstarted the Red Raiders’ offense early, linking up with Cameron Dickey for a 69-yard touchdown that extended the first-quarter lead.

 

Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez created a critical turnover in the second quarter, leading to another Williams touchdown.

 

Williams iced the game in the fourth quarter with a short scoring run, sealing the Red Raiders’ fifth-straight victory.

 

Texas Tech is now 5-0 for the first time since 2013, outscoring opponents 243-56 this season. Next up, they host the Kansas Jayhawks on October 11.