Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
Longhorn City Limits "At Home" all-star concert set for May 1
The "At Home" all-star concert will air on the Texas Longhorns main YouTube and Facebook channels on May 1 at 6 p.m. CST.
The "At Home" all-star concert will air on the Texas Longhorns main YouTube and Facebook channels on May 1 at 6 p.m. CST.
Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Lawsuit: California universities owe students coronavirus-related refunds
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
Austin ISD to reopen outdoor facilities, playgrounds to remain closed
Social distancing on all district grounds is required.
Social distancing on all district grounds is required.
Texas State University expands Bobcat Promise program in response to COVID-19
Bobcat Promise is now designed to increase access for Texas students with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) that does not exceed $50,000 annually. Previously, the upper AGI limit was set at $35,000.
Bobcat Promise is now designed to increase access for Texas students with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) that does not exceed $50,000 annually. Previously, the upper AGI limit was set at $35,000.
Texas Young Masters honors young student artists in Texas
The program provides students in 8th-11th grades with grants to pursue advanced study in their artistic discipline.
The program provides students in 8th-11th grades with grants to pursue advanced study in their artistic discipline.
Georgetown Lady Eagles host "Hoops for Hope" community scavenger hunt
The circular signs, made and donated by Minuteman Press of Georgetown, feature a basketball-patterned trim and each one is numbered to encourage the community to attempt to find all 33.
The circular signs, made and donated by Minuteman Press of Georgetown, feature a basketball-patterned trim and each one is numbered to encourage the community to attempt to find all 33.
Austin ISD reinstates weekend meal program
Meals are provided for free at more than 70 locations while school is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meals are provided for free at more than 70 locations while school is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Manor ISD to allow parents to pick up students' prescription medication
Medications will be handed out at the MISD Partnerships and Wellness building on W. Murray Avenue.
Medications will be handed out at the MISD Partnerships and Wellness building on W. Murray Avenue.
Texas State launches Bobcat Cares Program to provide $30M in student assistance
The CARES allocation will help Texas State students deal with the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 crisis and assist with the costs of attending college by providing money directly to them.
The CARES allocation will help Texas State students deal with the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 crisis and assist with the costs of attending college by providing money directly to them.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Pflugerville senior’s mom starts Facebook group for community to help seniors celebrate graduation
Many students are devastated, but one mom of a Pflugerville High School senior decided she wanted to make all seniors feel good.
Many students are devastated, but one mom of a Pflugerville High School senior decided she wanted to make all seniors feel good.
Johns Hopkins University warns of layoffs, cuts while tracking coronavirus spread
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Texas school districts discuss Fall return strategies amid COVID-19 outbreak
For many school districts, the focus is on trying to make contact will all students and getting them to graduation day.
For many school districts, the focus is on trying to make contact will all students and getting them to graduation day.
UT Austin expected to announce plan for fall semester in late June
In the letter, Fenves urged students to register for summer and fall classes starting on April 27. He says by registering for the classes, the school will have a better understanding of how to plan for coursework and academic delivery in the fall.
In the letter, Fenves urged students to register for summer and fall classes starting on April 27. He says by registering for the classes, the school will have a better understanding of how to plan for coursework and academic delivery in the fall.