New school year begins for Austin ISD, other Central Texas students
It's back-to-school for thousands of Central Texas students, including Austin Independent School District.
It's back-to-school for thousands of Central Texas students, including Austin Independent School District.
Recruiting efforts working to fill teacher vacancies for some Central Texas districts
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Former Texas Longhorn running back Steve Worster dies at 73
Steve Worster, two-time first-team All-American and star running back on Texas’ 1969 and 1970 National Championship teams, passed away Saturday at 73.
Steve Worster, two-time first-team All-American and star running back on Texas’ 1969 and 1970 National Championship teams, passed away Saturday at 73.
'Something at the Park' organizers prepare students with supplies before school starts
Community members dug into food and beat the heat with some snow cones and water slides at the 12th annual 'Something at the Park' event.
Community members dug into food and beat the heat with some snow cones and water slides at the 12th annual 'Something at the Park' event.
HISD school police to have hundreds more rifles, shields after board approves $2.3 million in equipment
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
7 Pflugerville ISD campuses to provide free meals this school year
The free meals are made possible by the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which provides breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge at qualifying campuses.
The free meals are made possible by the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which provides breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge at qualifying campuses.
Austin ISD approves $2.44B bond proposal
Austin ISD said the bond package will provide funding for improvements to enhance safety, centers on equity, benefits every campus and addresses affordability.
Austin ISD said the bond package will provide funding for improvements to enhance safety, centers on equity, benefits every campus and addresses affordability.
Dr. Melva K. Williams selected as new Huston-Tillotson University president
Dr. Melva K. Williams will take over as the institution's seventh president and CEO effective August 15.
Dr. Melva K. Williams will take over as the institution's seventh president and CEO effective August 15.
Attempted kidnapping at 'Meet the Teacher Night' in North Richland Hills stopped by parent
Police are crediting an observant parent with stopping an attempted kidnapping at “Meet the Teacher Night” at a school in North Richland Hills.
Police are crediting an observant parent with stopping an attempted kidnapping at “Meet the Teacher Night” at a school in North Richland Hills.
Austin ISD to provide free meals for all students at 76 campuses
Students at 76 Austin ISD campuses will be receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program, says the district.
Students at 76 Austin ISD campuses will be receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program, says the district.
DPS shares safety tools ahead of new school year
DPS says that by using all available resources, Texans can work together to keep schools safe.
DPS says that by using all available resources, Texans can work together to keep schools safe.
Dripping Springs ISD cancels some bus routes due to bus driver shortage
Dripping Springs ISD has canceled some bus routes less than a week before school starts due to a bus driver shortage.
Dripping Springs ISD has canceled some bus routes less than a week before school starts due to a bus driver shortage.
Watch out for students, school zones, says Texas DPS
Texas DPS is offering tips to drivers to help keep roads safe for students and staff as the new school year begins for districts across the state.
Texas DPS is offering tips to drivers to help keep roads safe for students and staff as the new school year begins for districts across the state.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Jennifer Hudson surprises students at Dallas high school
Students at the school near Downtown Dallas were surprised and honored to see Jennifer Hudson walk into the building.
Students at the school near Downtown Dallas were surprised and honored to see Jennifer Hudson walk into the building.
Austin ISD provides students with free feminine hygiene products
Starting this school year, Austin ISD is going to provide free feminine hygiene products for students.
Starting this school year, Austin ISD is going to provide free feminine hygiene products for students.
Major bus driver shortage as Lake Travis ISD starts school year
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Uvalde schools to get more law enforcement officers on campus
Texas Department of Public Safety will be providing more than 30 troopers for Uvalde CISD's eight campuses.
Texas Department of Public Safety will be providing more than 30 troopers for Uvalde CISD's eight campuses.
Richardson ISD testing program to keep cell phones out of students' hands during school day
Richardson ISD is launching a pilot program at one of its junior high schools to test out new technology that allows cell phones to be locked during the school day.
Richardson ISD is launching a pilot program at one of its junior high schools to test out new technology that allows cell phones to be locked during the school day.
70% of Texas teachers on the verge of quitting, survey shows
Robison said it's because of the stress from the pandemic, being underpaid and political issues.
Robison said it's because of the stress from the pandemic, being underpaid and political issues.