Clear backpack policies going into effect in Central Texas school districts
Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.
Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.
Harry Styles course to be offered at Texas State University
Valencia says he got the idea to pitch this course after talking to a group of students about the impact Harry Styles has had in different areas since his rise to fame 12 years ago in a band called One Direction.
Valencia says he got the idea to pitch this course after talking to a group of students about the impact Harry Styles has had in different areas since his rise to fame 12 years ago in a band called One Direction.
Uvalde schools looking to fire police chief after shooting
The city's school board will consider firing schools police Chief Pete Arredondo at a special meeting Saturday to consider the superintendent's recommendation.
The city's school board will consider firing schools police Chief Pete Arredondo at a special meeting Saturday to consider the superintendent's recommendation.
Clear backpacks now required for Del Valle ISD middle, high school students
Clear backpacks were previously required at Del Valle High School, but with this update, the requirement is for all students grades 6 through 12.
Clear backpacks were previously required at Del Valle High School, but with this update, the requirement is for all students grades 6 through 12.
Austin ISD holding another job fair for multiple department July 21
Austin ISD is hosting another job fair for multiple departments this week.
Austin ISD is hosting another job fair for multiple departments this week.
Austin ISD hosts information sessions about bond proposals, community members express concerns
Austin ISD has two draft bond proposals, both of which will include funds for campus modernizations, security upgrades and new buses.
Austin ISD has two draft bond proposals, both of which will include funds for campus modernizations, security upgrades and new buses.
Protesters supporting Alvin H.S. teen with special needs who was allegedly raped in school bathroom
Dozens of protesters were outside Alvin High School Friday evening holding signs and chanting in support of Janie Doe.
Dozens of protesters were outside Alvin High School Friday evening holding signs and chanting in support of Janie Doe.
Cedar Creek HS teacher arrested for improper relationship with two students
Roy Franks is accused of inappropriately touching two children while they were enrolled at Cedar Creek High School.
Roy Franks is accused of inappropriately touching two children while they were enrolled at Cedar Creek High School.
Westlake HS students selected for funding at National Pitch competition
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
Austin ISD details $2.2B bond proposal for school upgrades
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
How researchers are working to protect buildings from tornados, hurricanes
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
Defending Big 12 champ Baylor tabbed preseason favorite
It is the first time Baylor has been favored in the preseason vote. Coach Dave Aranda’s Bears got 17 of the 41 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday.
It is the first time Baylor has been favored in the preseason vote. Coach Dave Aranda’s Bears got 17 of the 41 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday.
ACC's Round Rock, South Austin campuses given all-clear after reports of bomb threat
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
Del Valle ISD to host job fair for teachers on July 13
The first 10 teachers to sign a contract at the job fair will receive a $100 gift card.
The first 10 teachers to sign a contract at the job fair will receive a $100 gift card.
Hays CISD holding district-wide community job fair
Looking for a job in education? Hays CISD is holding a job fair on Tuesday, July 12 to fill multiple open positions.
Looking for a job in education? Hays CISD is holding a job fair on Tuesday, July 12 to fill multiple open positions.
ACC disburses more than $1M to help students pay for summer classes
About $1 million of federal COVID funds went to help students who were impacted financially by the pandemic, and an additional $75,000 went to help forgive student debts at the college.
About $1 million of federal COVID funds went to help students who were impacted financially by the pandemic, and an additional $75,000 went to help forgive student debts at the college.
Texas safety officials will begin 'random intruder detection audits' of schools in September
Texas School Safety Center officials said they will alert districts and local law enforcement of the audits, where trained staff will try to find access points into school buildings. But school campuses will not be informed ahead of time.
Texas School Safety Center officials said they will alert districts and local law enforcement of the audits, where trained staff will try to find access points into school buildings. But school campuses will not be informed ahead of time.
STAAR test results improved this year for Texas elementary, middle school students
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.