Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Deadline approaches for Austin ISD to appeal TEA conservatorship
If the district does not appeal the conservatorship by Monday, it would take effect this summer.
If the district does not appeal the conservatorship by Monday, it would take effect this summer.
Round Rock ISD middle school to reopen April 18 following classroom vandalism
Walsh Middle School in Round Rock will reopen April 18 after the campus was vandalized over the weekend, the district said.
Walsh Middle School in Round Rock will reopen April 18 after the campus was vandalized over the weekend, the district said.
Texas: The Issue Is - Governor Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
VIDEO: San Marcos car thief nearly runs over 6 pedestrians
Surveillance video shows a white car plow through two intersections, almost hitting two people at the first one, and four at the next one.
Surveillance video shows a white car plow through two intersections, almost hitting two people at the first one, and four at the next one.
AJ Johnson decommits from Texas to join Australia pro league
Recent signee A.J. Johnson, a five-start guard out of California, decommits from Texas to play in an Australian pro league.
Recent signee A.J. Johnson, a five-start guard out of California, decommits from Texas to play in an Australian pro league.
Jarrell ISD bond package aims to address enrollment growth
Jarrell residents will vote on a series of bonds that aim to fund the construction of new school buildings and facilities, as well as the purchase of new school buses.
Jarrell residents will vote on a series of bonds that aim to fund the construction of new school buildings and facilities, as well as the purchase of new school buses.
Hutto ISD school board approves $522M Bond Election to address enrollment growth
Hutto ISD is the fourth-fastest growing school district in the Central Texas area. To keep up with the growth, the school district is working on three separate propositions.
Hutto ISD is the fourth-fastest growing school district in the Central Texas area. To keep up with the growth, the school district is working on three separate propositions.
Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Manor ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
Pending approval, Dr. Robert Sormani will begin his new role as Manor ISD superintendent on May 1.
Pending approval, Dr. Robert Sormani will begin his new role as Manor ISD superintendent on May 1.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
Texas A&M amateur Sam Bennett making noise at 2023 Masters
Sam Bennett, a fifth-year senior at Texas A&M, is the early surprise story of this year's Masters.
Sam Bennett, a fifth-year senior at Texas A&M, is the early surprise story of this year's Masters.
Texas Senate debates bills giving raises to teachers, education savings accounts
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
Round Rock students stage walk-out to protest gun violence
Students at Round Rock High School walked out of school Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walk-out protesting gun violence.
Students at Round Rock High School walked out of school Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walk-out protesting gun violence.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Renewed push to make Narcan more available in Central Texas schools
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.