Texas Republicans are trying to sell school choice measures, but rural conservatives aren’t buying
Any school choice policy must win over rural Republicans, who have historically been against diverting public dollars to private schools.
Any school choice policy must win over rural Republicans, who have historically been against diverting public dollars to private schools.
First day of school for students in Del Valle ISD
Summer break is officially over for Del Valle Independent School District students and there are a lot of changes this new school year.
Summer break is officially over for Del Valle Independent School District students and there are a lot of changes this new school year.
Local organization 100 Black Men of Austin helps teachers stock up classrooms
The President of 100 Black Men of Austin said he wanted kids to be able to see themselves in books in their classrooms. He, with some help, made it happen.
The President of 100 Black Men of Austin said he wanted kids to be able to see themselves in books in their classrooms. He, with some help, made it happen.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
The best, worst states in America for early education in 2022: report
The rankings were based on access to early childhood education, quality, resources and more.
The rankings were based on access to early childhood education, quality, resources and more.
Back to School: Texas Tax-Free Weekend Guide
Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.
Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.
Three ACC students selected for NASA scholars program
NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field.
NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field.
Pedernales Fire encouraging donations to 'Operation Backpack' school supply drive
As part of Operation Backpack, school supplies will be collected at four locations in Spicewood.
As part of Operation Backpack, school supplies will be collected at four locations in Spicewood.
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
Former Lake Orion HS teacher pleads to sex crimes with student, sentenced to year in jail
A former Lake Orion teacher will spend a year in jail after she pleaded no contest to criminal sex crimes with a former student.
A former Lake Orion teacher will spend a year in jail after she pleaded no contest to criminal sex crimes with a former student.
New Austin ISD police chief shares security protocols in place ahead of school year
New Austin ISD Wayne Sneed started his first day in his new role by sharing his goals for the upcoming school year which begins on August 15.
New Austin ISD Wayne Sneed started his first day in his new role by sharing his goals for the upcoming school year which begins on August 15.
Texas Board of Education seeks clarification on how racism can be taught in classrooms
The lawmaker who wrote the bill says he may introduce new legislation to clarify.
The lawmaker who wrote the bill says he may introduce new legislation to clarify.
Austin-area schools look to fill more than 50 crossing guard positions
Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.
Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.
Back-to-school fashion at Hill Country Galleria
The new school year is almost here for Central Texas students so it's the perfect time to look for clothes and that perfect outfit.
The new school year is almost here for Central Texas students so it's the perfect time to look for clothes and that perfect outfit.
University of Texas Tower Shooting: 2022 marks 56 years
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman went to the top of the UT Tower with a gun and killed 16 people including an unborn child, and injured 31 others in the span of 96 minutes.
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman went to the top of the UT Tower with a gun and killed 16 people including an unborn child, and injured 31 others in the span of 96 minutes.
Angelina Jolie reveals daughter, Zahara, will attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to teachers for Teacher Appreciation Month
Texas teachers can receive a free Standard Admission ticket to the SA Zoo and 50% off Standard Admission for up to four guests on the day of their visit.
Texas teachers can receive a free Standard Admission ticket to the SA Zoo and 50% off Standard Admission for up to four guests on the day of their visit.
UTPD investigating burglary incident near West Campus
UTPD is searching for a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred near West Campus.
UTPD is searching for a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred near West Campus.
Austin ISD names first Black chief of police
Lt. Wayne Sneed will take over as Austin Independent School District police chief on Monday, August 1 from current interim chief Lt. Beverly Freshour.
Lt. Wayne Sneed will take over as Austin Independent School District police chief on Monday, August 1 from current interim chief Lt. Beverly Freshour.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.