Del Valle ISD school board names lone finalist for superintendent
Dr. Annette Tielle, the current interim superintendent in Del Valle, was named the lone finalist at the March 2 board meeting.
Dr. Annette Tielle, the current interim superintendent in Del Valle, was named the lone finalist at the March 2 board meeting.
College recruiter fired after students say he lined them up by skin color, ‘nappiest hair’
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
UT Austin to change sexual misconduct policies
The changes come after a four-month comprehensive review of the university's sexual misconduct policies done by the Husch Blackwell firm.
The changes come after a four-month comprehensive review of the university's sexual misconduct policies done by the Husch Blackwell firm.
Rice University asks group of employees, students to self-quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
According to the University, every precautionary step is being taken to prevent coronavirus spread. The school is also working closely under the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
According to the University, every precautionary step is being taken to prevent coronavirus spread. The school is also working closely under the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
UT Police outline new safety spending
Chief Carter did say there is the possibility that they could push the new District 7 patrol zone further out into West Campus. It’s not known what will happen after the funding runs out in 4 years.
Chief Carter did say there is the possibility that they could push the new District 7 patrol zone further out into West Campus. It’s not known what will happen after the funding runs out in 4 years.
UGA's first black graduate gets college named for her
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
Students at UC Davis, community colleges affected by coronovirus outbreak
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
UT Board of Regents approves new funding for West Campus safety
A letter from UT President Gregory Fenves says the decision is because of a recent increase in violent crime in Austin.
A letter from UT President Gregory Fenves says the decision is because of a recent increase in violent crime in Austin.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Class Act: Brushy Creek students explore space without leaving campus
Brushy Creek Elementary students and their Command Center Transformation Room are the focus of this Class Act.
Brushy Creek Elementary students and their Command Center Transformation Room are the focus of this Class Act.
Austin ISD board president releases statement on superintendent resigning
They say they will work with Cruz to "establish a preliminary timeline and a transition plan that maintains the momentum of our current work and honors the District’s priorities."
They say they will work with Cruz to "establish a preliminary timeline and a transition plan that maintains the momentum of our current work and honors the District’s priorities."
Student asks to donate bonus points to classmates
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
Affordable housing complex proposed for West Campus
The project has a long way to go - but already there are concerns over who could live at the affordable housing complex and how it will be secured.
The project has a long way to go - but already there are concerns over who could live at the affordable housing complex and how it will be secured.
Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
Hays CISD elementary teacher under investigation after student records her insulting class
In the recording, Kathryn Willey can be heard shouting at her fourth-grade class.
In the recording, Kathryn Willey can be heard shouting at her fourth-grade class.
Round Rock ISD students developing mobile app to help law enforcement during school shootings
The app idea called SafeExit has already been awarded first place in a competition held last month, and they've qualified for regionals on March 7th.
The app idea called SafeExit has already been awarded first place in a competition held last month, and they've qualified for regionals on March 7th.
RRISD students hoping to make city parks more accessible
A group of seven Round Rock ISD students call themselves the First Lego League Team All Access. The group started their efforts as part of a project to make city parks more accessible for all to use, but it has grown into a passion.
A group of seven Round Rock ISD students call themselves the First Lego League Team All Access. The group started their efforts as part of a project to make city parks more accessible for all to use, but it has grown into a passion.
Girl Day held at UT Austin to encourage participation in STEM
An estimated 8,000 people showed up for Girl Day at UT Austin. They were on campus for a STEM festival.
An estimated 8,000 people showed up for Girl Day at UT Austin. They were on campus for a STEM festival.
Looking for Leakage: Texas State University develops digital threat assessment program
It's geared toward School Safety Assessment Teams that every school district is required to have
It's geared toward School Safety Assessment Teams that every school district is required to have
University of Texas Longhorns baseball team off to best start since 2009
David Pierce's University of Texas baseball team is now 5-0 after beating Lamar.
David Pierce's University of Texas baseball team is now 5-0 after beating Lamar.