UT Austin Tower to undergo first major renovation since its construction
The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.
The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.
NYU fires chemistry professor after students sign petition complaining that his class is too difficult
The professor reportedly said his students lost focus during the pandemic.
The professor reportedly said his students lost focus during the pandemic.
Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions
Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.
Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.
Texas State Bobcats ready to compete against Appalachian State
Texas State hosts the Mountaineers on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Texas State hosts the Mountaineers on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
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.