Several stolen instruments recovered after “guilty” thief came forward
The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.
The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Major construction milestone as work continues on Moody Center
The final beam was placed on the 530,000 square-foot entertainment arena and the approximately $338 million project is scheduled to be completed by April 2022.
The final beam was placed on the 530,000 square-foot entertainment arena and the approximately $338 million project is scheduled to be completed by April 2022.
Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join SEC
A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.
A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
St. Edward's requires masks to be worn inside campus buildings
The university's decision of a mask mandate for unvaccinated and vaccinated people comes after Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 COVID guidelines.
The university's decision of a mask mandate for unvaccinated and vaccinated people comes after Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 COVID guidelines.
AISD creating virtual options for the fall, details to be released July 30
Teachers who teach virtually will only teach virtually, according to the Austin Independent School District.
Teachers who teach virtually will only teach virtually, according to the Austin Independent School District.
Rice University bioengineers partner to create insulin implants
Two bioengineers are working together to create insulin-producing beta cells that regulate blood glucose levels for Type-1 diabetics.
Two bioengineers are working together to create insulin-producing beta cells that regulate blood glucose levels for Type-1 diabetics.
University of Texas issues statement signaling intent to leave Big 12
In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”
In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”
Community rallies behind Austin skate shop amid talks of demolition
The owner of No-Comply skate shop was unaware that a demolition permit had been filed until the Historical Landmark Commission Review posted a sign outside their building.
The owner of No-Comply skate shop was unaware that a demolition permit had been filed until the Historical Landmark Commission Review posted a sign outside their building.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Nobel laureate, UT physics professor Steven Weinberg dies at 88
UT Austin says Weinberg was a beloved teacher and researcher, revered not only by the scientists who marveled at his concise and elegant theories but also by science enthusiasts everywhere.
UT Austin says Weinberg was a beloved teacher and researcher, revered not only by the scientists who marveled at his concise and elegant theories but also by science enthusiasts everywhere.
Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Austin ISD releases COVID-19 protocols for 2021-2022 school year
With COVID-19 variants and increased hospitalizations nearly pushing Austin into Stage 4, AISD says it is committed to providing a safe environment.
With COVID-19 variants and increased hospitalizations nearly pushing Austin into Stage 4, AISD says it is committed to providing a safe environment.
Round Rock ISD to offer virtual learning option for Fall 2021
Round Rock ISD students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be eligible for virtual learning in the fall.
Round Rock ISD students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be eligible for virtual learning in the fall.
BBB gives tips to save money, avoid scams while back-to-school shopping
With the emphasis on in-person instruction resuming in Texas, school supply shopping is expected to be vastly different this year, says the BBB.
With the emphasis on in-person instruction resuming in Texas, school supply shopping is expected to be vastly different this year, says the BBB.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools
The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.
The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.
UT research claims ICUs could quickly fill with COVID-19 spikes
UT researchers have released a report predicting how the recent COVID-19 spike could impact hospital systems.
UT researchers have released a report predicting how the recent COVID-19 spike could impact hospital systems.