Parents voice concerns for Webb Middle School closure, urging district to keep its doors open
AISD is looking to close 12 schools and holding community meetings in each of them to speak with parents.
AISD is looking to close 12 schools and holding community meetings in each of them to speak with parents.
UT still tackling with student entry policies at Longhorn games
Not everyone was pleased with the new entrance policies put in place before Saturday's home game.
Not everyone was pleased with the new entrance policies put in place before Saturday's home game.
UTPD: Homeless man threatened to "shoot all the rich kids at UT"
The man reportedly told a nurse during a medical screening that he intended to go to campus to "shoot all the rich kids at UT."
The man reportedly told a nurse during a medical screening that he intended to go to campus to "shoot all the rich kids at UT."
Search for suspect following assault involving machete-like knife near UT Austin
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked someone with a machete-like knife near the UT Austin campus. The suspect is described as a white male with blonde hair. He is believed to be in his early twenties, according to police.
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked someone with a machete-like knife near the UT Austin campus. The suspect is described as a white male with blonde hair. He is believed to be in his early twenties, according to police.
Texas State students displaced after apartment complex fails inspection
162 Texas State students have been displaced and are scrambling for information on next-steps after an off campus student apartment complex in San Marcos failed a building inspection Friday.
162 Texas State students have been displaced and are scrambling for information on next-steps after an off campus student apartment complex in San Marcos failed a building inspection Friday.
Teachers’ union president calls for round table with district police after phone seized
An Austin ISD teacher's union president is demanding the district police department make major policy changes after confiscating his cell phone.
An Austin ISD teacher's union president is demanding the district police department make major policy changes after confiscating his cell phone.
Summer vacation is too long, 67 percent of parents agree: study
If you’re relieved the kids are back in school, then you’re not alone: 67 percent of parents think children’s summer vacation is too long, according to a new poll.
If you’re relieved the kids are back in school, then you’re not alone: 67 percent of parents think children’s summer vacation is too long, according to a new poll.
Advocates push for overhaul of state sex ed curriculum
A crowd of parents was at the capitol Thursday, demanding the State Board of Education moves forward with an overhaul of the sex ed curriculum.
A crowd of parents was at the capitol Thursday, demanding the State Board of Education moves forward with an overhaul of the sex ed curriculum.
Minnesota student's questionable school lunch post goes viral: 'Sad excuse for a meal'
A Minnesota student’s Facebook post has gone viral after she shared an alarming image of a meal one school attempted to pass off as a suitable lunch - prompting officials to issue what many called a “condescending” apology.
A Minnesota student’s Facebook post has gone viral after she shared an alarming image of a meal one school attempted to pass off as a suitable lunch - prompting officials to issue what many called a “condescending” apology.
Peyton Manning congratulates Texas School for the Deaf football team
Future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning shared some words of encouragement to a local high school team as part of Riddell's Smarter Football grant awarded to the Texas School for the Deaf.
Future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning shared some words of encouragement to a local high school team as part of Riddell's Smarter Football grant awarded to the Texas School for the Deaf.
Fort Worth ISD board fires teacher who posted anti-illegal immigrant tweets
The Fort Worth ISD board on Tuesday officially fired the high school teacher who made anti-illegal immigrant posts on social media.
The Fort Worth ISD board on Tuesday officially fired the high school teacher who made anti-illegal immigrant posts on social media.
Some Pflugerville teachers using donor based website to help supply classrooms
Some teachers in Pflugerville are back in the classroom getting ready for the return of their students next week. But for some teachers, their classrooms aren't exactly how they would like them to be.
Some teachers in Pflugerville are back in the classroom getting ready for the return of their students next week. But for some teachers, their classrooms aren't exactly how they would like them to be.
Some Pflugerville ISD students climb wall to get to school
Instead of riding the bus to school, many Barron Elementary students are having to climb over an eight-foot wall.
Instead of riding the bus to school, many Barron Elementary students are having to climb over an eight-foot wall.
Teacher puts congratulatory yard sign in front of student's home after he aces reading test
Ashly McCarley took to social media on August 18 after receiving a surprise visit from her son Christopher's teacher. The post has since gone viral with over 19,000 likes and nearly 10,000 shares.
Ashly McCarley took to social media on August 18 after receiving a surprise visit from her son Christopher's teacher. The post has since gone viral with over 19,000 likes and nearly 10,000 shares.
Recovering musicians bring free concerts to special needs facilities
A group of musicians in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction are using their talents to spread a little love.
A group of musicians in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction are using their talents to spread a little love.
Texas wants to move away from abstinence-only sex ed
For more than 20 years, school districts here have emphasized abstinence above all else in sex education. But soon, members of the Texas Board of Education will consider whether to add new topics like “sexual risk reduction methods,” “healthy relationships,” and “anatomy” in grades as early as kindergarten.
For more than 20 years, school districts here have emphasized abstinence above all else in sex education. But soon, members of the Texas Board of Education will consider whether to add new topics like “sexual risk reduction methods,” “healthy relationships,” and “anatomy” in grades as early as kindergarten.
Pflugerville ISD discusses disparity between number of black children being charged with assault
Meme Styles says last year she got a call from her 12-year-old son's school saying he could possibly face assault charges for an incident, but soon found out it was an accident.
Meme Styles says last year she got a call from her 12-year-old son's school saying he could possibly face assault charges for an incident, but soon found out it was an accident.
Pflugerville ISD schools pulling fire alarms
Students and staff at all Pflugerville schools, like Springhill Elementary, go through regular active shooter training "They are staying put, and they are doing what they need to do,” said PISD Executive Director for Health and Safety, Denise Kablaitis.
Students and staff at all Pflugerville schools, like Springhill Elementary, go through regular active shooter training "They are staying put, and they are doing what they need to do,” said PISD Executive Director for Health and Safety, Denise Kablaitis.
Pflugerville ISD offers school for school marshal training
In a few days, school hallways will be filled with kids. On Friday though, the lesson being taught at Windermere Elementary in Pflugerville was about survival.
In a few days, school hallways will be filled with kids. On Friday though, the lesson being taught at Windermere Elementary in Pflugerville was about survival.
Chicago mother says 11-year-old son attempted suicide due to school bullying
Parents are urging Chicago's new mayor to investigate extreme cases of bullying in schools.
Parents are urging Chicago's new mayor to investigate extreme cases of bullying in schools.