Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion

The 13-year-old says before she was assaulted at school, cried out for help because she was being bullied. However, nothing was done.

UTPD chief David Carter dead at 64 following prolonged cancer battle

David Carter had served as UTPD police chief since 2013 and was also vice president for campus security at UT Austin. He died at 64 following a prolonged battle with cancer.

Teachers get free Hat Creek Burger Company burger or sandwich on May 1

To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, Austin-based burger chain Hat Creek Burger Company is saying “thank you” to teachers and school staff with some complimentary food.

Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat

A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.

List of events happening in Austin for 'Made in Austin', family weekend at UT

This year's Made in Austin weekend is being held with UT's Family Weekend. The Spring Game is the first chance for fans to get a glimpse of the 2022 Longhorns before the season opener against ULM on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Austin to participate in national COVID cat study

The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.

Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age

Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.

Austin ISD hosting job fair to fill multiple full-time positions

Austin ISD is looking to hire teachers, counselors and other positions. The district is hosting a job fair this Saturday.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

Tesla offering jobs to Manor ISD graduates leading to full-time employment

Manor ISD says that Tesla provides graduates the opportunity to launch a career by participating in a seven-week program at Austin Community College leading to full-time employment.

Video shows Matthew McConaughey leading sing-along at Moody Center

Actor and University of Texas Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey spoke at the ribbon-cutting for Moody Center and encouraged the crowd to "bless the mood."

Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club

There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.

1st of its kind: Accredited college offered at San Quentin state prison

For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.

ALERRT center at Texas State receives FEMA grant to create response training

The ALERRT program at Texas State was created and developed to provide proven training to first responders in order to better protect their communities and save lives.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year

Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.