ATPE pushing for STAAR test to be waived amid COVID-19 pandemic

ATPE pushing for STAAR test to be waived amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.

The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.

COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas

COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas

School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.

School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.

Two UT Austin professors named to Biden-Harris agency review teams

Two UT Austin professors named to Biden-Harris agency review teams

Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.

Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.

UT basketball coach Shaka Smart talks about upcoming season

UT basketball coach Shaka Smart talks about upcoming season

Shaka Smart has signed a four-man class that Rivals ranks 16th in the nation and it's more positive momentum for the team that takes a top 20 ranking into the season.

Shaka Smart has signed a four-man class that Rivals ranks 16th in the nation and it's more positive momentum for the team that takes a top 20 ranking into the season.

Abbott looking to establish state control of policing in some areas of Austin 

Abbott looking to establish state control of policing in some areas of Austin 

Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.” 

Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.” 

Harper-Madison to participate in virtual event at Texas State

Harper-Madison to participate in virtual event at Texas State

Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.

Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.

‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job

‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job

Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.

Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.

Committee formed at UT to document history of 'The Eyes of Texas'

Committee formed at UT to document history of 'The Eyes of Texas'

UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".

UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".

Students at Lagos Elementary School come into contact with rabid bat

Students at Lagos Elementary School come into contact with rabid bat

According to a release from Manor ISD, school administrators were notified that several students at the campus may have come in close contact with the rabid bat.

According to a release from Manor ISD, school administrators were notified that several students at the campus may have come in close contact with the rabid bat.

New research IDs prescription stimulant misuse motivation by age group

New research IDs prescription stimulant misuse motivation by age group

New research conducted in part at Texas State shows that abuse of prescription stimulant medication by adolescents and young adults is driven by different motivations.

New research conducted in part at Texas State shows that abuse of prescription stimulant medication by adolescents and young adults is driven by different motivations.

Florida principal who told parent 'not everyone believes the Holocaust happened' gets fired again

Florida principal who told parent 'not everyone believes the Holocaust happened' gets fired again

The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.

The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.

Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam

Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam

The 'Full House' star will serve her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal at a prison in Dublin, California.

The 'Full House' star will serve her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal at a prison in Dublin, California.