Clear backpack policies going into effect in Central Texas school districts

Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.

Clear backpacks now required for Del Valle ISD middle, high school students

Clear backpacks were previously required at Del Valle High School, but with this update, the requirement is for all students grades 6 through 12.

Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS

Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.

Del Valle ISD Book Bus brings free books to families this summer

The Del Valle ISD Book Bus will visit locations in the area on select Thursdays this summer and is free for all families to visit and receive books and more.

Del Valle ISD board calls for gun violence prevention legislation

The board recently approved a resolution to be sent to all elected officials representing the Del Valle ISD community calling for gun violence prevention legislation.

Firefighters quickly put out fire in Del Valle

Firefighters quickly put out a fire in Del Valle near State Highway 130 and Pearce Lane on Monday.

Del Valle ISD voters approve $300M bond to fund new high school, land purchases

Nearly 65% of voters approved the proposition put forth by Del Valle ISD, which says the bond is not projected to raise the district’s property tax rate. 

Del Valle ISD board approves raises for teachers, staff

The Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees recently approved an average 7 percent salary increase for all teachers, librarians, nurses, and paraprofessionals.

Take a spin on COTA's iconic track and help the Central Texas Food Bank

COTA is inviting fans to take a spin on its 3.4 mile track to collect donations for the Central Texas Food Bank this Sunday, May 8.

Tesla grand opening brings opportunity to Del Valle community

Tesla choosing Del Valle as the home for its Gigafactory brings countless opportunities to the local community, especially for Del Valle ISD students.

Tesla to host 15,000-person grand opening at Austin Gigafactory

Tesla's event will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at the new manufacturing facility, which is about 5 miles east of downtown Austin.

Del Valle ISD to release students early April 7 due to Tesla Gigafactory grand opening

Del Valle ISD says that the additional traffic for the Tesla Gigafactory event will begin to increase around the time the district starts to dismiss its elementary school students.

Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4

Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.

Central Health breaks ground on new Del Valle Health & Wellness Center

The new center will replace the existing CommUnityCare Del Valle Health Center and bring expanded clinical services and wellness programs to Del Valle and its surrounding communities, says Central Health.