Austin ISD to vote on plan that could include school closures

Austin Independent School District board members are voting on a plan tonight that could include several school closures.

UT students develop self-defense device "Pocket Punch"

For all five women, it was the need to feel safe, so they developed a multi-self defense tool called "Pocket Punch."

Mattress Mack converting a section of furniture store into classrooms

Mattress Mack says he understands this project is a major undertaking. However, it’s part of his life mission to make Houston a better place for all.

Class Act: Round Rock HS basketball team mentoring Bluebonnet Elementary students

You're never too young to start volunteering and making a difference in the lives of others. Just ask some of the students at Round Rock High School and Bluebonnet Elementary.

Professors, family, friends remember UT graduate killed in motorcycle crash in August

Dr. Aamna Najam was killed along with former Texas Longhorn football star Cedric Benson when Benson's motorcycle crashed in a West Austin intersection on August 17th.

Investigations underway after nine USC students die within three months

Officials at the University of Southern California have confirmed nine students have died within the first three months of the fall semester, leaving students and parents on edge and demanding answers. 

Several Central Texas schools on two-hour delay due to cold front, inclement weather

Several Central Texas school districts have announced they will be on a two-hour delay due to the weather and there has been at least one closure this morning.

Master in Weed? You can do that at this university

For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.

Caldwell ISD cancels classes on November 11 due to excessive flu and flu-like absences

Caldwell Independent School District has announced that classes have been canceled for November 11 due to excessive absences caused by cases of flu and flu-like symptoms.

AISD vote on school closure proposal looms over east Austin schools

Facing closure is Metz Elementary, one of the district's oldest schools nestled in the east side, with a minority student population of 98 percent.

'Turns out I'm 100% that smart': California teacher motivates kids with Lizzo remix

A California teacher rewrote Lizzo’s "Truth Hurts" with an educational twist to motivate and engage her second-grade class, as seen in a video posted Tuesday.

'Sesame Street' celebrates 50th anniversary

Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets.

Man arrested for making terroristic threats against UT School of Social Work

The University of Texas Police Department says a man has been arrested for making terroristic threats against the University of Texas School of Social Work.

More parents come forward saying bullying is an issue at Humble ISD, district not taking action

On Thursday, two Humble ISD families said their kids were physically attacked by other students. Both incidents were caught on video, yet when complaints were initially made to administrators, the parents say no action was taken and the response was underwhelming.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours. 

East Bay teacher uses Lizzo song to teach kids they're great

Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."