Some AISD parents petition to close Burnet, Webb Middle Schools to avoid state takeover
Parents at Burnet and Webb Middle Schools have less than a week to sign a petition asking the State Education Commissioner to close their campuses. This is a last-ditch effort by parents to avoid a state takeover, after the schools received five “F" ratings in a row.
Parents at Burnet and Webb Middle Schools have less than a week to sign a petition asking the State Education Commissioner to close their campuses. This is a last-ditch effort by parents to avoid a state takeover, after the schools received five “F" ratings in a row.
Webb & Burnet middle school parents talk school closures
Parents at Burnet and Webb middle schools have less than a week to sign a petition asking the TEA to close their campuses. It's a last ditch effort from parents to avoid a state takeover.
Parents at Burnet and Webb middle schools have less than a week to sign a petition asking the TEA to close their campuses. It's a last ditch effort from parents to avoid a state takeover.
100 million years off: UT Austin researchers say meteor hit Oklahoma later than thought
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes
Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.
Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.
Texas Free College Application Week Oct. 12–18: How to apply without fees
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18.
Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
Review of school choice program
There is an update on the new school choice Education Freedom Account Program. There was an unexpected debate at the Texas Capitol over universal Pre-K.
There is an update on the new school choice Education Freedom Account Program. There was an unexpected debate at the Texas Capitol over universal Pre-K.
Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."
Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
Austin ISD enrollment block walk
Austin ISD leaders went door-to-door to recruit unenrolled students across the city.
Austin ISD leaders went door-to-door to recruit unenrolled students across the city.
Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
Students benefit more from 5-day school week, TEA says
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath sees little benefit to school districts adopting a four-day school week.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath sees little benefit to school districts adopting a four-day school week.
New Longview ISD Esports arena to train students for tech and media careers
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production.
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production.
Federal appeals court weighs future of Texas campus speech restrictions
A panel of 5th Circuit judges on Tuesday questioned the scope of a district court’s injunction blocking Texas’ campus speech restrictions, raising concerns that the order does not clearly identify which university policies officials can enforce.
A panel of 5th Circuit judges on Tuesday questioned the scope of a district court’s injunction blocking Texas’ campus speech restrictions, raising concerns that the order does not clearly identify which university policies officials can enforce.
Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.
Texas comptroller selects 4 school districts for spending review
Four Texas school districts have been selected for a detailed review aimed at determining whether taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.
Four Texas school districts have been selected for a detailed review aimed at determining whether taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.
Comptroller announces districts for review
The state comptroller's office has announced that four Texas school districts will undergo a "detailed review". Austin ISD is one of those districts.
The state comptroller's office has announced that four Texas school districts will undergo a "detailed review". Austin ISD is one of those districts.
Austin ISD chosen as 1 of 4 Texas school districts for comptroller review
Austin ISD has been picked as one of four Texas school districts to undergo a “detailed review" by the state comptroller's office.
Austin ISD has been picked as one of four Texas school districts to undergo a “detailed review" by the state comptroller's office.
State Fair of Texas extends free student ticket validity through Oct. 18
Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.
Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.