Threat against Akins ECHS made on social media; Austin ISD investigating

Austin Independent School District says it has been made aware of a threat on social media made against Akins Early College High School.

Former Smithville ISD teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen

The teacher admitted to having a sexual relationship with the teenager that began in August. She was also found in possession of child pornography, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.

Klein Forest High School evacuated after bomb threat; student charged, expelled

Klein ISD says a student is facing a felony charge and has been emergency expelled following a bomb threat that prompted an evacuation at Klein Forest High School on Thursday morning.

Akins ECHS released from 'hold', resumes normal schedule

Akins ECHS was released from a hold as Austin ISD police investigated a threat. No threat was found, the district said.

Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class

The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.

UT police searching for burglary suspect

A burglary suspect is on the run after stealing property from a construction office trailer, UT police said.

Safety improvements made to West Campus as Austin Energy upgrades lights

The community-owned electric utility collaborated with SafeHorns and other organizations to address low lighting and lack of lighting in the area of West 29th Street, Guadalupe Street, North Lamar Boulevard, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Reducing suicide rates among LGBTQ young people focus of new UT study

The Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project is looking at early intervention in primary care settings—before depression, anxiety or trauma turn into a crisis.

Flo Rida performs at packed free concert after Texas-Alabama game

Rapper Flo Rida performed to a sea of burnt orange following a hard-fought game between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday.

Texas QB Ewers has sprained clavicle in Alabama loss

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after the game that quarterback Quinn Ewers would get further tests to determine how serious the injury is.

Young, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas on late FG 20-19

Alabama avoided its first nonconference regular-season loss since 2007 against Louisiana-Monroe in Saban’s first season.

Alabama vs Texas: Longhorn strolls down road before game

Saturday's game was a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns, marking the first time the two teams have played against each other in Austin in a century.

Alabama vs Texas: Longhorn fans gearing up for big game

Over 100,000 people are expected to be at the sold out game between the Texas Longhorns and Alabama's Crimson Tide.

Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds

An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.