Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
Sentinel school safety system launched for Texas schools
Sentinel, a school safety program, has officially been launched to support all schools across Texas as a way to monitor safety policies and threat assessments.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
President Biden set to visit Austin to commemorate Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Austin on Monday after rescheduling due to the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.
Shots fired on campus: UTPD asking public for help identifying suspect
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who reportedly fired shots near the Moody Center on July 13.
Back to School rally at Hutto ISD helps students prepare for first day
Hutto ISD is calling all the hippos to come out to the Hutto Memorial Stadium for a night of fun.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Del Valle ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students
Del Valle ISD is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students for the upcoming school year.
Austin ISD students prepare for Summer Theatre Series performance
Austin ISD theater students are getting ready to hit the stage to perform part of the summer theater series performance.
BackPack Program provides children with nutritious food
The Austin Board of REALTORS Foundation and the Central Texas Food Bank will assemble snack bags for the food bank’s BackPack Program.
Westlake standout Theo Gillen selected in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
Westlake shortstop Theo Gillen was the 18th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Shots fired on UT Austin campus, suspect at large: UTPD
UTPD officers are looking for a suspect connected to shots fired on campus in the area between the Moody Center and the former site of the Frank Erwin Center.
Texas State offering new aviation science program this fall
Texas State is partnering with Coast Flight Training and the San Marcos Regional Airport. The four-year degree is a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science with an aviation science concentration.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.