Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks on border crisis, war in Ukraine, and A.I. at UT Austin
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in a discussion about the border crisis, the war in Ukraine and A.I. at UT Austin on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in a discussion about the border crisis, the war in Ukraine and A.I. at UT Austin on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Eanes ISD school board votes to purchase Teslas for district police
The Eanes ISD school board voted in favor to purchase Teslas for the district police department. This was a controversial topic for some parents.
The Eanes ISD school board voted in favor to purchase Teslas for the district police department. This was a controversial topic for some parents.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
Gov. Abbott, UT leaders hold tailgate ahead of Kansas game
Gov. Abbott and UT leaders held a tailgate at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Austin ahead of the game against Kansas on Saturday.
Gov. Abbott and UT leaders held a tailgate at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Austin ahead of the game against Kansas on Saturday.
Georgetown HS junior gets perfect SAT score on the first try
He’s still unsure what he wants to study, but he wants to make sure his resume looks its best when he applies for college next year.
He’s still unsure what he wants to study, but he wants to make sure his resume looks its best when he applies for college next year.
UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center receives archive of 'Rocky,' 'Goodfellas' artifacts
Oscar-winning producer and director Irwin Winkler, who worked on classics including "Rocky" and "Goodfellas," has donated thousands of artifacts from his archive to the Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin.
Oscar-winning producer and director Irwin Winkler, who worked on classics including "Rocky" and "Goodfellas," has donated thousands of artifacts from his archive to the Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Austin ISD approves TEA plan for state oversight of district's special education program
By a vote of 8-1, the Austin ISD school board approved a plan to establish state oversight of the district's struggling special education program, avoiding an all-out takeover.
By a vote of 8-1, the Austin ISD school board approved a plan to establish state oversight of the district's struggling special education program, avoiding an all-out takeover.
No. 3 Texas Longhorns gear up to take on Kansas
The Longhorns will take on Kansas Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
The Longhorns will take on Kansas Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Texas State Bobcats gear up for Sun Belt Conference opener
The Bobcats will be on the road Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. for their Sun Belt Conference opener against Southern Miss.
The Bobcats will be on the road Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. for their Sun Belt Conference opener against Southern Miss.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Austin nonprofit helps female inmates find courage to tell their stories
Every week, Truth Be Told volunteers drive up to two hours each way to bring a group of inmates together for a couple of hours, giving them a sense of reprieve from the concrete walls that bind them.
Every week, Truth Be Told volunteers drive up to two hours each way to bring a group of inmates together for a couple of hours, giving them a sense of reprieve from the concrete walls that bind them.
Georgetown ISD's Bridges Boutique to reopen Sept. 27
The community is invited to celebrate the Boutique's grand reopening on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in downtown Georgetown.
The community is invited to celebrate the Boutique's grand reopening on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in downtown Georgetown.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Austin ISD to hold special meeting on TEA oversight of special education
The Austin ISD school board decided the district needs more time before they vote on the TEA's proposed order to provide more oversight of special education.
The Austin ISD school board decided the district needs more time before they vote on the TEA's proposed order to provide more oversight of special education.
Brooks, defense lead No. 3 Texas into final Big 12 season with dominant 38-6 win at Baylor
The game was the 113th meeting between the Longhorns and Bears and the final one for the foreseeable future in a series that dates to 1901.
The game was the 113th meeting between the Longhorns and Bears and the final one for the foreseeable future in a series that dates to 1901.