Texas school voucher applications surge past 274,000 as initial deadline closes
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
Leander ISD accepting out-of-district applications
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Deadly Hays CISD bus crash: Truck driver eligible for parole just months after sentencing
Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Leander ISD opening enrollment to out-of-district students for first time
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Austin ISD plans to close Blackshear Elementary School in 2028
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Bulverde school shooting: Comal ISD to wear blue to support injured teacher
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Clery Act of 1990 shapes how universities keep students safe
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Campus security and the Clery Act of 1990
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Georgetown ISD outstanding student meal balances paid off after generous donation
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Austin ISD takes new approach to turn around 3 struggling middle schools
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
3 AISD schools handed over to nonprofit
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Round Rock ISD parents frustrated with bus route cuts
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.
Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Round Rock ISD parents voice frustrations over elimination of several bus routes
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.
Hays CISD proposes millions in budget cuts
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Hays CISD proposes $12.25M in budget cuts for upcoming school year
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
GOP considering Dallas for potential 2026 Midterm National Convention
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Texas schools, businesses grapple with Cesar Chavez allegations
Education leaders across the state continue to grapple with a new Texas Education Agency order to modify lessons related to Cesar Chavez.
Education leaders across the state continue to grapple with a new Texas Education Agency order to modify lessons related to Cesar Chavez.