UT student advocating for victims of domestic violence after she says abuser wanted her dead
A UT student is advocating for victims of domestic violence. She said her abuser wanted her dead, and she very well could have been killed.
A UT student is advocating for victims of domestic violence. She said her abuser wanted her dead, and she very well could have been killed.
North Carolina charter school can't force girls to wear skirts, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
Pflugerville ISD officer arrested for inappropriate interactions with students: district
A Pflugerville ISD police officer was arrested after the district says it learned of "inappropriate interactions with students."
A Pflugerville ISD police officer was arrested after the district says it learned of "inappropriate interactions with students."
Dr. Jo Ann Fey named Killeen ISD superintendent
Dr. Jo Ann Fey will start on Monday, July 10. She has served as superintendent of Midlothian ISD since 2021 and has 27 years of educational experience.
Dr. Jo Ann Fey will start on Monday, July 10. She has served as superintendent of Midlothian ISD since 2021 and has 27 years of educational experience.
Nobel Prize-winning UT Austin professor dies at 100
John B. Goodenough, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his work on the development of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100, says the university.
John B. Goodenough, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his work on the development of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100, says the university.
Temple High School pitmasters win second at National High School BBQ Championship
The Temple High School barbecue pitmasters are reserve champions, which is second overall, and it was quite an accomplishment for a team that's only a year old.
The Temple High School barbecue pitmasters are reserve champions, which is second overall, and it was quite an accomplishment for a team that's only a year old.
Researchers hope to slow down aging in dogs
Researchers from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals, including Texas A&M University, are collaborating for the Dog Aging Project.
Researchers from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals, including Texas A&M University, are collaborating for the Dog Aging Project.
Del Valle ISD trustee vacancy due to primary residence paperwork, says board counsel
Damian Pantoja allegedly filed paperwork claiming primary residence in another school district, which the Del Valle ISD Board's counsel says automatically and immediately removed him from office.
Damian Pantoja allegedly filed paperwork claiming primary residence in another school district, which the Del Valle ISD Board's counsel says automatically and immediately removed him from office.
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Texas State, Round Rock ISD, ACC partner to address Texas teacher shortage
The partnership is designed to prepare, develop, hire and retain high-quality PK-12 teachers through a dual credit program between the three educational institutions.
The partnership is designed to prepare, develop, hire and retain high-quality PK-12 teachers through a dual credit program between the three educational institutions.
Del Valle ISD offers community enrollment sites for 2023-24
Families can visit any of the nine locations available throughout the summer if they can't visit their child's campus or need help with online registration.
Families can visit any of the nine locations available throughout the summer if they can't visit their child's campus or need help with online registration.
TEA ends monitoring of Round Rock ISD board of trustees
The monitoring began in September 2021 following allegations of misconduct against Round Rock ISD board members.
The monitoring began in September 2021 following allegations of misconduct against Round Rock ISD board members.
What the possible end to race-conscious admissions means for Texas universities
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s expected ruling on two cases challenging the policy commonly known as affirmative action in college admissions.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s expected ruling on two cases challenging the policy commonly known as affirmative action in college admissions.
High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage
Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.
Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.
Woman, 28, arrested for posing as 17-year-old high school student
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
Taylor ISD finds new ways to attract teachers to work for its district
Taylor ISD is finding new ways to attract teachers to work for its district.
Taylor ISD is finding new ways to attract teachers to work for its district.
Former Longhorn softball standout begins professional fastpitch career in Austin
Former Texas standout second baseman Janae Jefferson left her mark on UT, and now she is back in Austin playing with the Texas Smoke, a new professional fastpitch softball team.
Former Texas standout second baseman Janae Jefferson left her mark on UT, and now she is back in Austin playing with the Texas Smoke, a new professional fastpitch softball team.
Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.
New podcast documents life of Lady Bird Johnson
‘Lady Bird’, a long-form documentary podcast about former first lady, UT Austin alum and Texan, Lady Bird Johnson, will be released later this month.
‘Lady Bird’, a long-form documentary podcast about former first lady, UT Austin alum and Texan, Lady Bird Johnson, will be released later this month.