Leander ISD could fall short nearly $30M for next year's budget

Leander ISD is facing a nearly $30 million budget deficit next school year. That is more than double what it was this year.

Texas lawmakers consider 'mask ban' for protesters

Texas law enforcement met with lawmakers in Austin. They want a law to combat protesters who commit crimes and wear masks to conceal their identities.

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025

Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.

2024 Election: The races that could decide school choice in Texas

Different versions of school choice bills have recently been blocked by Texas Democrats and rural Republicans. November's election could be an indicator of what to expect in Austin come January.

No. 1 Texas Longhorns gear up for No. 5 Georgia at home

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will be hosting No. 5 Georgia at DKR on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

Ewers returns as No. 1 Texas beats No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3 in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC members

Quinn Ewers returned from injury to lead No. 1 Texas to a 34-3 win over 18th-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday, throwing for 199 yards and the go-ahead touchdown and running for another score in the teams’ first Red River Rivalry matchup as Southeastern Conference members.

States with the highest student loan payments: Study

New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.

Perfect ACT score achieved by Round Rock ISD student

Only about one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score and one of those students goes to Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock ISD.

No. 1 Texas Longhorns feeling refreshed heading into rivalry game against OU

The Red River Showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma University Sooners will be on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Austin ISD teacher fired, charged for allegedly forcibly pinning 6-year-old to a wall

An Austin ISD first-grade teacher has been charged for forcibly pinning a six-year-old to a wall with a classroom door using his full body weight, court documents say.

UT Tower to undergo historic restoration starting in November

Starting in November, UT Austin will begin restoring the exterior of the iconic UT Tower as part of the “Our Tower: the Next 100 Years” project.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high

More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.