IDEA Montopolis lockdown lifted after report of 'look-a-like' weapon on campus
No one was hurt, and all students and staff are safe.
No one was hurt, and all students and staff are safe.
Former Texas standout and WNBA player Tiffany Jackson dies at 37
Former UT standout and Dallas Lincoln High School graduate Tiffany Jackson, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, has died of cancer at age 37.
Former UT standout and Dallas Lincoln High School graduate Tiffany Jackson, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, has died of cancer at age 37.
Dallas Secret Service agent named Texas Chief of School Safety and Security
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Hackers release LAUSD data after ransom denied
The school district opened a phone line for parents to call regarding the cyberattack.
The school district opened a phone line for parents to call regarding the cyberattack.
UT Austin research could result in EV batteries charging faster, lasting longer
At the federal level, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will provide thousands of dollars in incentives for Americans that buy EVs.
At the federal level, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will provide thousands of dollars in incentives for Americans that buy EVs.
Bus driver shortage continues more than a month into school year
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
Eanes ISD ranks 10th best school district in the nation in new list
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
Lake Travis ISD police chief applies for state bullet-resistant shield grant program
In response to the Uvalde shooting, the State of Texas has authorized grant programs to improve public schools' response to emergencies.
In response to the Uvalde shooting, the State of Texas has authorized grant programs to improve public schools' response to emergencies.
Supreme Court back in session Monday with new justice and top cases
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.
Many college students with credit cards have debt, survey says
A recent U.S. News & World Report survey said 46% of college students with credit cards have debt.
A recent U.S. News & World Report survey said 46% of college students with credit cards have debt.
Travis ECHS upgrades part of Austin ISD $2.44B bond package
Travis Early College High School was built in 1953 and is in need of major upgrades, says head football coach Joe Frank Martinez.
Travis Early College High School was built in 1953 and is in need of major upgrades, says head football coach Joe Frank Martinez.
GOP states sue Biden administration in effort to halt student loan forgiveness plan
Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of overstepping its executive powers.
Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of overstepping its executive powers.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Bastop ISD hopes shot at brand-new car will keep students in school
Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD held a pep rally of sorts Monday night, to get students fired up about the prospect of winning a brand-new SUV.
Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD held a pep rally of sorts Monday night, to get students fired up about the prospect of winning a brand-new SUV.
State-of-the-art gaming facility on University of Texas campus
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge is a new amenity on the 40 Acres that's a gamer's dream.
The Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge is a new amenity on the 40 Acres that's a gamer's dream.
Jason Landry: Search for missing Texas State student continues in Luling
About 15 volunteers walked for miles with search dogs looking for missing Texas State student Jason Landry, who went missing in December 2020.
About 15 volunteers walked for miles with search dogs looking for missing Texas State student Jason Landry, who went missing in December 2020.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Film critic Leonard Maltin meets furry namesake at Fantastic Fest 2022
Leonard Maltin meets....Leonard Maltin? The film critic met with his furry namesake while attending Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Leonard Maltin meets....Leonard Maltin? The film critic met with his furry namesake while attending Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Black students at Sam Houston State University reporting racist behavior on campus
A Black female student, who chose to remain anonymous, tells FOX 26 she noticed the n-word written on dry-erase boards on the dorm room doors of black students – including her own.
A Black female student, who chose to remain anonymous, tells FOX 26 she noticed the n-word written on dry-erase boards on the dorm room doors of black students – including her own.