Austin Community College celebrates new Tesla employee training program
The program's inaugural class started in August with new classes beginning every four to six weeks.
The program's inaugural class started in August with new classes beginning every four to six weeks.
Manor HS teacher arrested after hitting nonverbal autistic student
Melvin Tealer has been charged with third-degree felony injury to a disabled individual, as the student he is accused of hitting is autistic and non-verbal.
Melvin Tealer has been charged with third-degree felony injury to a disabled individual, as the student he is accused of hitting is autistic and non-verbal.
Texas Tech to retire "Fearless Champion" after 10-year run
Fearless Champion will make his last run at Jones AT&T Stadium during the Texas Tech vs. OSU football game on Nov 20. Fearless and all his riders will be recognized during halftime.
Fearless Champion will make his last run at Jones AT&T Stadium during the Texas Tech vs. OSU football game on Nov 20. Fearless and all his riders will be recognized during halftime.
Texas board rejects proposed sex education material for schools
Sex education for middle and high school students is up for debate. And it looks like local school districts won't get much guidance from the state.
Sex education for middle and high school students is up for debate. And it looks like local school districts won't get much guidance from the state.
SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
Round Rock ISD hosts vaccine sites for all kids 5 to 11
On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
Texas' Alpha Pi Omega needs help getting UT Austin parade flag back
Texas' Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity says they need help getting UT Austin's 50-foot-wide parade state flag back after it was stolen about a week ago.
Texas' Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity says they need help getting UT Austin's 50-foot-wide parade state flag back after it was stolen about a week ago.
Blue light call box added to West Campus
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
Cy-Fair ISD mother claiming school district is trying to wrongfully punish her son
The mother, Synettra Eppenger Johnson, says her 12-year-old son, Nikylin Johnson, is being punished for an act he did not do. She says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The mother, Synettra Eppenger Johnson, says her 12-year-old son, Nikylin Johnson, is being punished for an act he did not do. She says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This Week in Texas Politics: Abbott's pornography investigation and more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Education Agency to investigate any pornography that may be in public schools and to report it to law enforcement if it's accessible to students.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Education Agency to investigate any pornography that may be in public schools and to report it to law enforcement if it's accessible to students.
Hays CISD seeking name nominations for new elementary school
The school is currently under construction in the Sunfield subdivision in Buda and is scheduled to open in August 2022.
The school is currently under construction in the Sunfield subdivision in Buda and is scheduled to open in August 2022.
UT Austin named best Texas school for veterans
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
Federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Defiant USC professor refuses to remove Blue Lives Matter flag from office door
A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate."
A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate."
Abbott directs officials to report porn found in Texas public schools to law enforcement
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for 'prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for 'prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.'
Bowie High School dealing with a major water line break, again
Several hundred students were granted early release while administrators scrambled to bring in portable restrooms.
Several hundred students were granted early release while administrators scrambled to bring in portable restrooms.
NCAA sets stage for dramatic restructuring of college sports with new constitution draft
The NCAA has set the stage for a dramatic restructuring of college sports.
The NCAA has set the stage for a dramatic restructuring of college sports.