Del Valle ISD hosts student teacher signing day
Del Valle ISD hosted their first student teacher signing day this week to celebrate young educators.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigns
The Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigned on Wednesday in response to the reappointment of a previously-resigned board member.
Former Texas, NFL player running for spot on Pflugerville ISD board
Former Longhorn and NFL defensive end Alex Okafor is running for a spot on Pflugerville ISD's school board.
Black History Month: UT exhibit showcases historic emancipation documents
UT Austin is honoring Black History Month with a new exhibit showcasing the official documents slaves were given when they were freed, and the legal journey to emancipation.
Nursing academy aims to fill Central Texas nursing shortage
Students from nine different Central Texas school districts attended a nursing academy at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus.
TCSO hosts active shooter training event at Austin ISD school
Austin ISD hosted an active shooter training event at the Rosedale School in Austin on Wednesday.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Concordia University student makes dreams come true pursing degree in education
A Concordia University student is making her dreams a reality by pursuing a career in education.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Get Around Downtown shuttle in San Marcos ending operations
The Get Around Downtown shuttle in San Marcos is hitting the brakes on its operations.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year
Sarkisian is also eligible to earn more than $1.5 million in bonuses if the Longhorns win a national championship.
Science experiment at Tennessee elementary school sends 18 students, teacher to hospital
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
Colorado Springs dorm shooting deaths being investigated as homicides
Colorado Springs police said two people were found shot to death in a dorm room at the University of Colorado early Friday morning.
Del Valle ISD superintendent announces retirement
Del Valle ISD superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle announced her plan to retire in December 2024.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
Austin ISD superintendent Matias Segura officially begins position
Matias Segura has been serving as the district's interim superintendent for almost a year, as the district conducted a national search to fill the position.