Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Austin Energy on track to complete West Campus lighting improvements by fall 2023
By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.
By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.
Texas PTA pushes for education to be bigger priority; push back against Abbott's school voucher plan
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
Texas receives failing grade in protecting students' drinking water
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
Study: Reading at least 1 book a day to your child could improve language development
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Texas women's basketball head coach pledges $10K, if 10K fans show up to Feb. 27 home game
With matching donations, more than $150,000 in donations are on the line for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, which helps economically disadvantaged children in Austin.
With matching donations, more than $150,000 in donations are on the line for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, which helps economically disadvantaged children in Austin.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Jason Landry: Volunteers walk over 13 miles searching for missing Texas State student
A volunteer group walked over 13 miles searching for any sign of Texas State student Jason Landry who has been missing since December 2020.
A volunteer group walked over 13 miles searching for any sign of Texas State student Jason Landry who has been missing since December 2020.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
No. 9 Baylor rallies after George injury to beat No. 8 Texas
Jalen Bridges had 17 points for the Bears, who went on to beat Big 12 co-leader and No. 8 Texas 81-72 on Saturday after the Longhorns had jumped out to a 14-point lead.
Jalen Bridges had 17 points for the Bears, who went on to beat Big 12 co-leader and No. 8 Texas 81-72 on Saturday after the Longhorns had jumped out to a 14-point lead.
Former VP Mike Pence speaks at UT Austin one year after start of Russia-Ukraine war
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and says the free world has to keep helping with military aid.
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and says the free world has to keep helping with military aid.
Del Valle ISD students visit Tesla, Infineon for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
Groups of Del Valle ISD middle school girls visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and Infineon this week for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.
Groups of Del Valle ISD middle school girls visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and Infineon this week for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.
Student hit, killed in San Marcos CISD middle school parking lot; classes canceled
San Marcos CISD says an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student has died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot. Classes are canceled for the remainder of the day.
San Marcos CISD says an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student has died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot. Classes are canceled for the remainder of the day.
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees wants to review current policy regarding books in classrooms, libraries
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
Killeen ISD celebrates dedication of newly-renovated Killeen High School
The changes included significant renovations to CTE classrooms, the auditorium, main gym and library and the addition of a two-story academic wing.
The changes included significant renovations to CTE classrooms, the auditorium, main gym and library and the addition of a two-story academic wing.
Suspects upset, display guns because golf cart was moving too slow: Texas State police
Texas State police are looking for three people who allegedly threatened two university contract employees with guns because their golf cart was moving too slow.
Texas State police are looking for three people who allegedly threatened two university contract employees with guns because their golf cart was moving too slow.