Vandegrift HS student holds toy drive to support Dell Children's Medical Center
The countdown to Christmas has already started and it's been a busy season for Santa's helpers at Vanderrift High School.
Stony Point HS lockdown lifted after report of suspicious student on campus: RRISD
Stony Point High School is no longer on lockdown, Round Rock ISD district officials say.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Longhorns fans looking forward to first-round College Football Playoff game
In the first-round College Football Playoff game, Texas and Clemson will square off in Austin, giving the Longhorns the home-field advantage over the Tigers.
Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
More than 100 Texas educators being investigated in certification cheating scheme
The Texas Education Agency released the names of more than 100 educators in Texas under investigation for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent teacher certification scheme.
Eanes ISD considers closing Valley View Elementary School
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
Scholarship honors Texas A&M and Texas unity after 1999 bonfire tragedy
Texas A&M hands out the Bonfire Unity Endowed Presidential Scholarship to two University of Texas students who make a positive impact as a Longhorn.
Texas-Texas A&M: Longhorns win 'Lone Star Showdown' 17-7, head to SEC championship game
The Texas Longhorns will head to the SEC Championship game after beating the Texas A&M Aggies 17-7 Saturday night. The Longhorns head to Atlanta for a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs.
Texas vs Texas A&M: Fans gearing up for renewal of big game
The last time the University of Texas and Texas A&M played a football game was in 2011. The Longhorns and Aggies rivalry returns in what is called the Long Star Showdown.
UT Austin student robbed near campus; UTPD investigating
Police are investigating after a UT Austin student was robbed on Thursday night.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Texas vs Texas A&M: Football fans react to costly ticket prices for big game
Football fans are excited to watch the historic matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies. But, tickets are going to cost you.
Texas bill looks to increase penalties for false threats against schools
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.