TEA commissioner calls on cell phone ban in schools

Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.

New threats against Hays CISD middle schools under investigation

A new threat surfaced Thursday specifically naming two Hays CISD middle schools, says the district. Already five students have been arrested and charged related to recent threats.

9 Hutto ISD schools earn Purple Star Campus designation

Hundreds of Texas public schools, including nine in Hutto, earned the Purple Star Campus designation for the 2024-25 school year, says Gov. Greg Abbott.

How long will Texas Longhorn Arch Manning remain the starting QB

Arch Manning was thrust into action this past weekend against UTSA after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left with an abdominal injury. But how long will he remain in the starting position?

Texas high school BBQ competitions continue to grow

High school BBQ has grown tremendously throughout the years as districts across the state incorporate culinary arts to their campuses.

Texas Longhorns defense continues to improve each game

The Longhorns are now ranked No. 1 nationally after a dominating win against UTSA last Saturday. A group that needs to be getting some love is the Horns' defense.

Texas Longhorns ranked No. 1 in nation after win against UTSA

After an impressive win over UTSA, the Longhorns jumped past Georgia to the No. 1 national ranking. UT now turns its focus to Louisiana Monroe, but the Longhorns will likely be without their starting quarterback.

Arch Manning takes over for injured Quinn Ewers, leads No. 2 Texas to 56-7 rout of UTSA

Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another score after taking over for injured starter Quinn Ewers in the second quarter, leading No. 2 Texas to a 56-7 win over UTSA on Saturday night.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers departs with strained abdomen and Arch Manning takes over for Longhorns

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers departed the No. 2 Longhorns’ game with UTSA in the second quarter Saturday night with a strained abdomen, leaving Arch Manning to take over the offense.

Social media school threats: Parents express concerns

Students were not far into the semester when school threats were made to several districts in the Austin area. In one week, several social media posts resulted in the arrests of around half a dozen children in Central Texas.

Social media school threats: 1 person placed in custody, 1 arrested

One person is in custody and another person has been arrested in connection to social media threats regarding violence at schools in several Central Texas cities.