Liberty Hill ISD explores option of moving to 4-day school week
Liberty Hill ISD is exploring the option of moving to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 school year.
Liberty Hill ISD is exploring the option of moving to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 school year.
Austin Light Rail: Austin Transit Partnership holds open house on UT campus
Austin Transit Partnership hosted an open house at UT Austin about the Austin Light Rail design. UT would be one of the stops in the middle of the line.
Austin Transit Partnership hosted an open house at UT Austin about the Austin Light Rail design. UT would be one of the stops in the middle of the line.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Campbell Elementary parents say children were 'kidnapped' by substitute bus driver Tuesday
Austin ISD parents said their children were kidnapped by a substitute school bus driver on Tuesday morning. The district claims the driver was lost.
Austin ISD parents said their children were kidnapped by a substitute school bus driver on Tuesday morning. The district claims the driver was lost.
Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
Eanes ISD to make permanent changes to fix $6.3M budget deficit
Starting next fall, Eanes ISD will be making some permanent changes in hopes to fix a 6.3 million dollar budget shortfall. The decision has been made to close Valley View Elementary for the next school year.
Starting next fall, Eanes ISD will be making some permanent changes in hopes to fix a 6.3 million dollar budget shortfall. The decision has been made to close Valley View Elementary for the next school year.
Austin ISD parent claims her daughter is victim of bullying
A woman says her daughter has endured years of bullying, and she claims all of her efforts to stop it have been unsuccessful.
A woman says her daughter has endured years of bullying, and she claims all of her efforts to stop it have been unsuccessful.
Del Valle Superintendent on budget deficit, state funding
Local school districts are dealing with mounting budget deficits. District leaders are largely laying the blame at the feet of state legislators who have not raised the so-called basic allotment in six years. That's the per-student amount each district gets in state funding.
Local school districts are dealing with mounting budget deficits. District leaders are largely laying the blame at the feet of state legislators who have not raised the so-called basic allotment in six years. That's the per-student amount each district gets in state funding.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo celebrates his 10th birthday
A Bevo birthday bash took place on the UT Austin campus where students celebrated their mascot turning 10.
A Bevo birthday bash took place on the UT Austin campus where students celebrated their mascot turning 10.
Texas Legislature: Hearing set for Texas school voucher bill
The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol.
The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol.
Austin ISD braces for possible ICE raids amid Trump's immigration enforcement
Schools, churches, and hospitals are on edge after President Trump ruled immigration enforcement could happen in these places. Austin lawmakers said they should still be off limits.
Schools, churches, and hospitals are on edge after President Trump ruled immigration enforcement could happen in these places. Austin lawmakers said they should still be off limits.
UT Austin works on plan to preserve water
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
Texas Legislature: Battle over education policy continues
The school choice bill continues to be a battle during the Texas legislature session.
The school choice bill continues to be a battle during the Texas legislature session.
School closures: Districts close campuses on 1/21 due to snow and ice danger
Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
Trump picks former Texas school official for Deputy Secretary of Education role
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
I-35 construction: Austin ISD transportation talks about project's effects
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Winter weather: Austin ISD on protocol to keep students safe
When winter weather is forecast, Austin ISD works on making sure families are notified about cancelations or delays before they head out the door.
When winter weather is forecast, Austin ISD works on making sure families are notified about cancelations or delays before they head out the door.