Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
How to make your own snow!
Snow is a rare sight, but other types of wintry precipitation, like sleet and freezing rain, are a little more common in Central Texas
Snow is a rare sight, but other types of wintry precipitation, like sleet and freezing rain, are a little more common in Central Texas
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Infrastructure report recommends projects to increase Austin-area student's safety
According to the city, Safe Routes has completed over 50 projects and has over 25 more projects currently in development.
According to the city, Safe Routes has completed over 50 projects and has over 25 more projects currently in development.
Limited operations, online classes to continue at UT-Austin, officials plan to reopen campus this fall
UT Austin President Greg Fenves and Interim UT President Jay Hartzell said that the university's goal remains to reopen the "Forty Acres" in the fall.
UT Austin President Greg Fenves and Interim UT President Jay Hartzell said that the university's goal remains to reopen the "Forty Acres" in the fall.
NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
Austin ISD superintendent to step down August 31, says school board
The board president called Dr. Cruz's departure bittersweet in a statement on behalf of the board.
The board president called Dr. Cruz's departure bittersweet in a statement on behalf of the board.
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.