U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to hold reading, signing in Kyle, Texas
The reading and book signing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22. at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle, Texas.
The reading and book signing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22. at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle, Texas.
Druid Hills High School conditions: Superintendent responds to student video
Some Druid Hills High School students are concerned about what they say are poor conditions inside the building like electrical issues, mold, and water damage. They're demanding that district leaders prioritize renovating the school.
Some Druid Hills High School students are concerned about what they say are poor conditions inside the building like electrical issues, mold, and water damage. They're demanding that district leaders prioritize renovating the school.
ACC Highland Campus police search for suspect who attempted to assault student on campus
ACC Highland Campus police said the suspect is not a student and is known to police. An investigation is open and a criminal trespass warning will be issued to the suspect once contact is made.
ACC Highland Campus police said the suspect is not a student and is known to police. An investigation is open and a criminal trespass warning will be issued to the suspect once contact is made.
Jason Landry: More billboards going up for missing Texas State student
Drivers on I-35 in Kyle just south of Country Road 130 now will see the face of Jason Landry on a billboard with case information on the Texas State student who went missing in December 2020.
Drivers on I-35 in Kyle just south of Country Road 130 now will see the face of Jason Landry on a billboard with case information on the Texas State student who went missing in December 2020.
Parent dressed as Easter Bunny passes out condoms at Texas elementary school
A parent dressed as the Easter Bunny passed out unopened condoms as well as plastic eggs containing candy to students at Gullett Elementary School, says Austin ISD.
A parent dressed as the Easter Bunny passed out unopened condoms as well as plastic eggs containing candy to students at Gullett Elementary School, says Austin ISD.
Video shows Austin city skyline recreated in Minecraft
Reddit user SavageManZhou, a student at UT Austin, has been working on a stunning recreation of the Austin city skyline and several landmarks in Minecraft.
Reddit user SavageManZhou, a student at UT Austin, has been working on a stunning recreation of the Austin city skyline and several landmarks in Minecraft.
City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
Texas school district moving to 4-day school week due to teacher shortage
Jasper ISD said the new 2022-23 four-day school week was unanimously approved due to a teacher shortage.
Jasper ISD said the new 2022-23 four-day school week was unanimously approved due to a teacher shortage.
Granger ISD school board purchases additional land for district
The Granger ISD school board and district leadership said they are excited about purchasing the additional land and what it could mean for the district.
The Granger ISD school board and district leadership said they are excited about purchasing the additional land and what it could mean for the district.
Bomb threat at Rouse High School, Leander police find nothing suspicious
The Leander Police Department says nothing suspicious was found at Rouse High School after a possible bomb threat. The school is resuming normal operations.
The Leander Police Department says nothing suspicious was found at Rouse High School after a possible bomb threat. The school is resuming normal operations.
Austin ISD budget to cut hundreds of jobs, increase teacher and staff pay
The board of trustees will review the budget at Thursday's meeting. The new balanced budget, which is being done for the first time in a decade, could be approved by June.
The board of trustees will review the budget at Thursday's meeting. The new balanced budget, which is being done for the first time in a decade, could be approved by June.
Texas Education Agency’s new school library standards push for more scrutiny, parental input
School districts are not required to adopt the agency’s recommendations but can use them as guidance as they develop new procedures or alter their policies for selecting or removing library books.
School districts are not required to adopt the agency’s recommendations but can use them as guidance as they develop new procedures or alter their policies for selecting or removing library books.
Leander ISD Board of Trustees reviews proposed budget cuts, alternative scenarios
Leander ISD has reviewed budget cuts and potential alternatives for the 2022-23 school year. One alternative could result in a 3% pay increase for teachers, nurses, and counselors.
Leander ISD has reviewed budget cuts and potential alternatives for the 2022-23 school year. One alternative could result in a 3% pay increase for teachers, nurses, and counselors.
Jason Landry: Billboard goes up to help find missing Texas State student
A billboard with Jason Landry's photo is now up, as the search for the missing Texas State student continues. Jason went missing in December 2020.
A billboard with Jason Landry's photo is now up, as the search for the missing Texas State student continues. Jason went missing in December 2020.
101-year-old earns honorary high school diploma after dropping out in the 1930s
A centenarian from West Virginia has fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a high school graduate.
A centenarian from West Virginia has fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a high school graduate.
Austin ISD could eliminate over 600 jobs to increase teacher, staff pay
Austin ISD says none of the over 600 job cuts include layoffs to any teacher or staff member on a campus.
Austin ISD says none of the over 600 job cuts include layoffs to any teacher or staff member on a campus.
Con Mi Madre helps immigrant women get a higher education
Statistics show immigrant women make less than any other demographic, making it hard to fund college. Leslie Rangel speaks to a Con Mi Madre participant whose dreams of her daughter going to college are coming true.
Statistics show immigrant women make less than any other demographic, making it hard to fund college. Leslie Rangel speaks to a Con Mi Madre participant whose dreams of her daughter going to college are coming true.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
UT student sexually assaulted on campus, says UTPD
UTPD is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
UTPD is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.