Austin ISD revises consolidation plan that could close 10 schools

Austin ISD is once again revising its plan that could close nearly a dozen schools. About 60 parents signed up to speak on Thursday, Nov. 6, at a board meeting on the school boundary and consolidation changes.

AISD revises plan that could close 10 schools
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Austin ISD is once again revising its plan that could close nearly a dozen schools. About 60 parents signed up to speak at a board meeting on the school boundary and consolidation changes.

AISD takes 3 schools off closure list
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Three elementary schools are no longer part of Austin ISD's closure plan. The district will also be postponing changes to campuses affected by boundary changes separate from turnaround plans.

Austin ISD school closures: 3 schools taken off the list

Three elementary schools are no longer part of Austin ISD's closure plan. The district will also be postponing changes to campuses affected by boundary changes separate from turnaround plans.

Texas A&M lands historic No. 3 spot in CFP rankings, remains undefeated

The Texas A&M Aggies have achieved their highest-ever ranking at No. 3 in the College Football Playoff standings, fueled by an 8-0 start and the outstanding performance of Heisman contender QB Marcel Reed.

Vandegrift HS marching band competes in UIL Finals
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The Vandegrift High School marching band returned to San Antonio to perform in the UIL Finals. Their appearance comes one day after their equipment truck was hit by a train.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Federal appeals court to hear Texas, Louisiana Ten Commandments cases

The full panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear both the Texas case and a similar case from Louisiana in January.

Vandegrift HS band trailer struck by train in San Antonio

A tractor trailer carrying equipment for the Vandegrift High School marching band was struck by a train in San Antonio on Monday afternoon. The Viper band is still set to perform tonight in the UIL State Competition.

AISD releases updated consolidation plan
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Austin ISD has released its updated consolidation and boundary change draft plan, which could close 13 schools.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Austin ISD plans to release updated draft on its consolidation plan

The November 20 deadline is quickly approaching as Austin ISD moves forward with its consolidation and boundary change plan.

Deadline of AISD's consolidation plan approaches
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The November 20 deadline is quickly approaching as Austin ISD moves forward with its consolidation and boundary change plan.

Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes

Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.