Debate continues over the Texas truancy law

It was another heated debate at the Capitol Tuesday over the state's decades old truancy law.

Eanes ISD voters to consider $52.5 million school bond

Eanes ISD voters spoke loud and clear last during the last bond election by rejecting a nearly $90 million bond.

Funny guys win big in UT student government election

Xavier Rotnofsky and Rohit Mandalapu write for The Texas Travesty. It's UT's satirical publication -- kind of like "The Onion."

Georgetown principal attributes steady attendance to pen cleaner

Did you know that a pen you use regularly at home, school or work has more bacteria on it that the average toilet seat? That's what one local company says. They've created a pen-cleaner and one ele...

AISD is steps closer to putting traffic enforcement cameras on school buses

The Austin School District is moving forward with a plan to put traffic enforcement cameras on school buses.The decision comes as a middle school student recovers after being rundown by a car this ...

Travis High School Band marches through SXSW for music education

It was an unexpected sight in the middle of SXSW...a high school marching band. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense.

Seton doctor, UT researchers develop new device to diagnose skin cancer

Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin teamed up with a Seton doctor to design a skin cancer detection device unlike any other.

Popular area for UT students seeing a lot of changes

An area frequented often by UT students is seeing a lot of changes. UT reporter Liliana Llamas has more on why a large number of small business owners are closing their doors on Guadalupe.

Manor ISD could soon randomly drug test students

The Manor Independent School District is one step closer to random drug testing students.

UT SAE being investigated following OU SAE scandal

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity says it is investigating racism allegations at UT Austin and at Louisiana Tech after a racist chant was caught on camera in Oklahoma.

App helps combat bullying and other negative activity

Students in Round Rock can now report bullying, threats, and other negative activity from the palm of their hand. The district recently launched a new system called “Anonymous Alerts".

Next Texas A&M mascot selected

A female collie, in keeping with the Texas AM University's decades old-tradition, has been selected to be the next mascot and will assume her role as Reveille IX on May 9.

OU SAE Scandal making its way to UT?

A social media post, made almost a month ago, suggests that the racist song chanted by those OU SAE members is also a favorite for some SAE members at UT Austin.

Gorzycki students give to families fighting cancer at Dell Children's

They call themselves the service warriors and giving back is part of what they do best. Nineteen Gorzrycki Middle School students picked a big project and put a lot of love into it this school year.

Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards nominees announced

Austin theatre students now know who is in the running to be called the best of the best. Nominees for the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards were announced.

Blanco ISD, rural school districts respond to icy conditions

Many rural school districts say they have a little more pressure when trying to decide on a late start or closure.

School closings and cancellations

The winter weather has forced school districts throughout Central Texas to postpone or cancel various events.

All night vigil for Rodney Reed

Supporters of Rodney Reed held an all-night, candlelit vigil in front of the UT tower Thursday.