Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
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Austin ISD faces state intervention. More Texas districts could be next
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The Art of Exploring Campus
Over the course of a year, one staff member got to know The University of Texas campus through its public art. The post The Art of Exploring Campus appeared first on UT News ....
Travis County childcare funding ‘stopped the bleeding,’ but providers are still struggling
Early childhood educator Dianna Perez at Open Door Preschools in Austin on Aug. 13, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_open-door-preschool_LS_13-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Almos...
A New Texas Student Experience
New unit brings together key services, programs and support systems Longhorns depend on. The post A New Texas Student Experience appeared first on UT News ....
Austin ISD ends the year $105M in the red. The financial picture is still shifting
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Student News Now: Dorm floods at Texas State University
Student News Now: Dorm floods at Texas State University KXAN Austin
Texas high school football: Thursday's scores from Week 2
Texas high school football: Thursday's scores from Week 2 houstonchronicle.com
Week 2: Central Texas High School Football Preview | 09.03.26
Week 2: Central Texas High School Football Preview | 09.03.26 KXAN Austin
Most Texas voucher recipients were already enrolled in private school
Most Texas voucher recipients were already enrolled in private school Axios
UT tops Niche’s 2027 ranking for best college student life
UT tops Niche’s 2027 ranking for best college student life Austin American-Statesman
At least 14 Texas districts at risk of school takeovers next year
At least 14 Texas districts at risk of school takeovers next year The Texas Tribune
McCallum High School pleas for fans on Thursday after experiencing A/C issues
McCallum High School in central Austin sent out a plea for portable fans on Thursday after the high school experienced severe air conditioning issues.
Water service restored in Lake Travis ISD, but residents say larger issues persist
Three campuses in Lake Travis ISD were affected by a boil water notice, which turned into low water pressure issues, on Thursday afternoon.
EA SPORTS presents College Football 27 Ultimate Tailgate for UT students on September 10
EA SPORTS presents College Football 27 Ultimate Tailgate for UT students on September 10 University of Texas Athletics
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 1 rankings
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 1 rankings FOX 7 Austin
Who leads the Central Texas high school football rankings?
Who leads the Central Texas high school football rankings? Austin American-Statesman
Students Win Science Award for Bio-Inspired Fabric Sealant
College of Natural Sciences students developed an innovation that could mean safer ways of making clothing water-resistant. The post Students Win Science Award for Bio-Inspired Fabric Sealant appeared first on UT News ....
Austin ISD’s latest school ratings still trace the city’s historic divide
A window into the cafeteria reflects a courtyard at the now-closed Paredes Middle School on July 25, 2026. KAYLEE GREENLEE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/KCG_HillCountryFloods-14-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1"...
Texas high school football: Austin-area scores for Week 1 of 2026 season
Texas high school football: Austin-area scores for Week 1 of 2026 season Austin American-Statesman
E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Everywhere. But Are They Safe?
E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Everywhere. But Are They Safe? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose....
State audit of TEA finds management-to-staff ratio, grant monitoring issues
The State Auditor's Office released the findings of its audit of the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
ACC enrollment numbers continue multi-year rise
Austin Community College officially started its 2026-27 school year on Monday, welcoming even more students than in previous years as the college continues to see a multi-year enrollment increase....
Austin's bat bridge gets upgrade with new educational experience
Thousands of people visit Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge each year to watch the nightly bat emergence. A new educational experience aims to teach visitors more about the colony while they wait....
UT Austin’s newest Longhorns 'Mooov-In'
Thousands of new and returning University of Texas at Austin students are moving into campus residence halls this weekend as they prepare for the start of the f...
Texas appeals court allows Central Health to continue payments to Dell Medical School
Texas appeals court allows Central Health to continue payments to Dell Medical School KUT
What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schools
What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schools The Texas Tribune
Hornsby Bend residents demand action on water quality, cost concerns during community town hall
Concerns over water quality, high utility bills and aging infrastructure took center stage Saturday as dozens of Hornsby Bend and Austin's Colony residents gathered for a town hall meeting at Dailey Middle School....
Abbott orders investigation into Texas school district finances
Governor Greg Abbott has requested an investigation into how Texas public school districts are spending their money.
Austin ISD superintendent answers questions on state intervention, school closures
Austin ISD is starting a new school year after one of the most consequential years the district has faced.School consolidations, a $200-million-dollar budget sh...
UT Mooov-In expected to bring thousands of students
Classes at the University of Texas at Austin next week, and thousands of students are expected to 'moov-in' on campus starting on Friday.
Landmarks Announces New Installation To Serve as a Student Gathering Space
“Floating Landscape” by artist Maya Lin will be embedded with lights that correspond to the stars on the night of the University’s founding in 1883. The post Landmarks Announces New Installation To Serve as a Student Gathering Space appeared first on UT News ....
How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt
How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt crossroadstoday.com
UT Austin welcoming students back to class Monday
UT Austin welcoming students back to class Monday KVUE
City of Austin seeks 35 new crossing guards to boost student safety for 2026-2027 school year
City of Austin seeks 35 new crossing guards to boost student safety for 2026-2027 school year KVUE
UT Austin welcomes new students at annual 'Gone to Texas' tradition
UT Austin welcomes new students at annual 'Gone to Texas' tradition FOX 7 Austin
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
Rider's ed? Aceable offers free e-bike, e-scooter safety course for kids
As more children climb onto e-bikes and e-scooters, an Austin-based education platform is rolling out new traffic training to help keep them safe on the roads....
Hook ’Em Here 2026: Interns Work, Learn and Grow
This summer, College of Education students interned with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The post Hook ’Em Here 2026: Interns Work, Learn and Grow appeared first on UT Austin News ....
New Fellowship Puts STEM Students at Center of Austin’s Defense Tech Boom
The Clements Center’s Defense Technology Fellows Program welcomes its first cohort this fall, connecting students in engineering, science and mathematics to defense companies, military commands and research labs that surround the UT campus. The post New Fellowship Puts STEM Stude...
Round Rock ISD students return to new upgrades, buses and ID system
Round Rock ISD students are headed back to class Wednesday, and many families may notice upgrades or improvements underway or completed at their child's school....
Abbott's H-1B Teacher Ban Would Hit Texas's Most Latino Districts Hardest
Abbott's H-1B Teacher Ban Would Hit Texas's Most Latino Districts Hardest Latin Times
Austin ISD parents scramble as school starts after closure of Paredes
Austin ISD parents scramble as school starts after closure of Paredes Spectrum News
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas preseason rankings
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas preseason rankings FOX 7 Austin
Austin-Area Site Could Become Texas’ Next Quantum Hub
A new quantum technology campus is planned near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with backers pitching it as a place where researchers, students and star...
Parents want accountability, data and next steps from Austin ISD
Austin ISD kicked off the new school year today, but many parents are uncertain about what is ahead pending potential state intervention.
Back to school and Blue Origin: Check out these trending Austin area stories
Back to school and Blue Origin: Check out these trending Austin area stories Community Impact
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax ABC7 Los Angeles
These 2 Austin high schools made U.S. News' top 100
These 2 Austin high schools made U.S. News' top 100 Austin American-Statesman
KVUE partners with VYPE Media to stream free Texas high school football live in 2026
KVUE partners with VYPE Media to stream free Texas high school football live in 2026 KVUE
Texas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover
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As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future is now in TEA’s hands
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EXCLUSIVE: How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt
EXCLUSIVE: How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt Reuters
Texas Comptroller to review finances of up to 4 school district
Texas Comptroller to review finances of up to 4 school district KXAN Austin
Occam Foundry Quantum Technology Campus Planned for Austin
Occam Foundry Quantum Technology Campus Planned for Austin HPCwire
Nearly 70,000 Austin ISD Students Return to School as Drivers Adjust to Back-to-School Traffic
Nearly 70,000 Austin ISD Students Return to School as Drivers Adjust to Back-to-School Traffic GlobeNewswire
Texas Comptroller to review finances of 4 school district
Texas Comptroller to review finances of 4 school district KXAN Austin
Reassigned Austin ISD families meet challenges, success during first day
A Bailey Middle School family worries the district has yet to support reassigned students.
Families ask SCOTUS to rule on Texas' Ten Commandments requirement for public schools
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Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after two schools receive fifth failing ratings
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New Core Curriculum Refocuses Undergraduate Education at UT Austin
The post New Core Curriculum Refocuses Undergraduate Education at UT Austin appeared first on UT Austin News .
Austin ISD, City leaders speak on back-to-school safety at Lamar Middle School
As Austin Independent School District prepares to welcome its more than 70,000 students back to its campuses, district and city leaders gathered to discuss safe...
Decades of friendship for Austin High graduates, reunited in retirement
A group of Austin High School alumni from various graduating classes met for their weekly Tuesday dinner at Westminster Senior Living. These retirees continue to honor the school's "Loyal Forever" motto through lifelong friendship and community connection. This gathering highligh...
House-sized artwork from Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer to be installed at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin will get a piece of art with the footprint of a house within the next year, according to a Monday press release from Landmarks, the school's public art program....
Public education becomes key issue in Texas governor’s race
Public education becomes key issue in Texas governor’s race KEYE
Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop WFAA
Texas Gov. Abbott, lawmakers consider limits on foreign influence in education
Texas Gov. Abbott, lawmakers consider limits on foreign influence in education KVUE
Texas Quantum Partners and Samara to Build Occam Foundry, a Quantum Technology Campus in Austin
Texas Quantum Partners and Samara to Build Occam Foundry, a Quantum Technology Campus in Austin EIN News
Austin ISD families scramble to find new school after sudden middle school closure
Austin ISD families scramble to find new school after sudden middle school closure Spectrum News
As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education
As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education Community Impact
Back to school for Austin ISD
Back to school for Austin ISD FOX 7 Austin
Austin ISD sees 35 campuses raise letter grades in new TEA accountability scores
Austin ISD leaders pointed to significant gains across dozens of campuses after the Texas Education Agency released its accountability scores Thursday night, hi...
Pflugerville ISD sees gains in state ratings, models for other districts
Pflugerville ISD (PfISD) earned its highest state accountability ratings in 5 years, and the district now boasts zero F-rated campuses.
Community members revisit AISD partnership plan as grades point to state intervention
Some community members are voicing their renewed frustration over the rejection of Austin ISD's planned non-profit partnership at three middle schools strugglin...
CapMetro service changes take effect Aug. 16
As Austin prepares to head back to school, CapMetro said it implemented some service changes guided by the Transit Plan 2035 and community feedback.
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
Changes to UT Austin's required classes split campus community
Some students worry the academic shift caters more to the Capitol than the classroom.
Locally owned retro video game store opens in north Austin
If it were possible to capture the feeling of being a kid playing old-school video games on a CRT TV, Christian Amador has done it.
Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students
On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.
Texas releases 2026 A-F school ratings; Central Texas school districts see mixed results
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings for public school districts and campuses statewide.The agency rated 1,202 dist...
TEA releases accountability ratings for Austin ISD schools
Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly facing a state intervention....
Hays CISD parents weigh new athletics fees as district cites budget pressures
For the first time, some Hays Consolidated Independent School District parents are factoring athletics fees into what it will cost for their middle or high scho...
Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention
Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention Community Impact
Central Texas classrooms begin new year; look back at Austin’s first days of school in the ’80s
Central Texas classrooms begin new year; look back at Austin’s first days of school in the ’80s KVUE
Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement
Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement KXAN Austin
Austin ISD rolls out new bus hub system as students return to class
Austin ISD rolls out new bus hub system as students return to class KVUE
How Texas schools fared in AP preseason top 25 football poll
How Texas schools fared in AP preseason top 25 football poll houstonchronicle.com
These Central Texas school districts are heading back to class this week
These Central Texas school districts are heading back to class this week KVUE
Mar 31, 2018; Austin, TX, USA; General overall view of the Main Building aka The Tower on the campus of University of Texas. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2018; Austin, TX, USA; General overall view of the Main Building aka The Tower on the campus of University of Texas. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Lufkin Daily News...
Segura says AISD will scrutinize data and pursue appeals on "F" ratings if possible
The Austin Independent School District released its school accountability ratings a day before the Texas Education Agency’s official release, with the results s...
AISD parents react: state takeover possibility triggered by failing ratings at 2 schools
Two Austin ISD schools received their fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating from the state today, opening the possibility of a state takeover.
What Have Longhorns Been Up To This Summer?
Read to learn more about the internships, experiential learning opportunities and programs students have been participating in this summer. The post What Have Longhorns Been Up To This Summer? appeared first on UT Austin News ....
AISD reports 5th failing accountability grade at two schools, opening takeover pathway
Austin ISD announced Thursday it received a fifth consecutive "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency at both Webb and Burnet Middle Schools. Pending any app...
"A lot of uncertainty": Austin ISD community members await accountability grade release
The countdown is on for the release of school accountability reports from the Texas Education Agency, with parents and educators in Austin bracing for what the...
Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive F rating, potentially opening district up to state takeover
Two Austin Independent School District middle schools received their fifth consecutive F ratings, opening the entire district up to a state takeover.
More recess, less screen time: Central Texas schools rebalance the classroom
Since the pandemic, laptops and tablets have become a normal part of school. But this school year, some Central Texas school districts are cutting back on devic...
Some Austin ISD families lose in-school help for finding food, counseling, tutoring
Some Austin families will start the new school year without a resource that has helped them find food, mental health care, academic support and other services inside their children’s schools....
2 Austin ISD middle schools receive 'F' rating for 5th consecutive time
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state....
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Will there be a TEA takeover in Austin ISD? A-F ratings expected soon
Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.
Austin ISD reverses bus hub plan for middle school students following parent backlash
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Here's what could come next for Austin ISD after two schools receive fifth straight 'F' rating
Here's what could come next for Austin ISD after two schools receive fifth straight 'F' rating KVUE
Austin ISD faces potential state intervention after 2 middle schools received another failing grade
Austin ISD faces potential state intervention after 2 middle schools received another failing grade KVUE
AISD middle schools could trigger Texas takeover law
AISD middle schools could trigger Texas takeover law Austin Current
New Texas laws and programs taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year
New Texas laws and programs taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year KVUE
Next week’s Austin ISD ratings could trigger state action. What happens next is less certain
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Clock ticks as Austin borrowers face stress of new federal student loan repayment plans
As millions of federal student loan borrowers adjust to the end of the SAVE repayment plan, some are facing higher monthly bills and a tight deadline to choose...
Austin High seniors give student parking lot a makeover
Seniors spent Monday painting parking spots with the designs they came up with.
FILE – Back-to-school: TxDOT launches safety campaign
FILE – Back-to-school: TxDOT launches safety campaign FOX 7 Austin
E-bike, e-scooter riders will have to dismount on central portion of UT campus
E-bike, e-scooter riders will have to dismount on central portion of UT campus KUT
Austin Catholic schools see enrollment increase as Texas launches private school voucher program
Austin Catholic schools see enrollment increase as Texas launches private school voucher program KVUE
AISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after community feedback
Austin ISD is reversing part of its new transportation plan and will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students following feedback from fam...
Accountability scores are on their way. Here's how the state grades Texas schools.
The Texas Education Agency is expected to release its annual A-F accountability grades for Texas schools next week, with districts like Austin ISD awaiting scor...
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year after community feedback. High school transportation hubs will remain in place....
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
Save big on back-to-school: Texas sales tax holiday begins Friday
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday,
Newly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future
What was the School of Human Ecology has a new name and new leadership. The post Newly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future appeared first on UT Austin News ....
Major Texas school district reverses bus plan days before school
Major Texas school district reverses bus plan days before school Chron
Austin ISD reinstates neighborhood bus stops for middle schools following community feedback
Austin ISD reinstates neighborhood bus stops for middle schools following community feedback kvue.com
Austin ISD adds more transportation hubs after parent safety concerns
With less than two weeks until the first day of school, thousands of Austin ISD students will get to class a little differently this year.To cut costs, the dist...
Some Austin ISD students will receive free school meals for 2026-27
Austin ISD will provide free meals for students at dozens of schools this upcoming school year.
Vaccinations: APH holding clinics as school year begins
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and protect themselves from disease....
Austin ISD to detail new bus hub routes ahead of first day of school
With less than two weeks until the first day of school, Austin ISD is expected to provide more details today about new bus routes and how its new transportation...
Austin's back-to-school guide
Austin's back-to-school guide Axios
Back-to-school vaccine demand rises as Central Texas students prepare for class
Back-to-school vaccine demand rises as Central Texas students prepare for class KVUE
75 Central Texas high school volleyball players to watch in 2026
75 Central Texas high school volleyball players to watch in 2026 Austin American-Statesman
Free haircuts, school supplies help Austin-area students get ready for back-to-school
Free haircuts, school supplies help Austin-area students get ready for back-to-school KVUE
Texas school offers scholarship honoring Kaylee Hottle
Texas school offers scholarship honoring Kaylee Hottle FOX 7 Austin
High school volleyball: Who are the top 11 Central Texas players?
High school volleyball: Who are the top 11 Central Texas players? Austin American-Statesman
Texas DPS: Back-to-school safety tips for drivers, students
Texas DPS: Back-to-school safety tips for drivers, students KXAN Austin
Austin ISD provides free meals to all students in participating locations
Austin Independent School District announces they will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 69 campuses for the 2026-27 school year.
Abbott Announces $5.6 Million for Texas Nursing Education Programs
Abbott Announces $5.6 Million for Texas Nursing Education Programs KLBJ-AM
UT Austin's plans for 'dismount zones' drive debate over campus safety
New "mobility expectations" from UT plan to address campus safety.
New UIL heat rules take effect for outdoor athletics, marching band activities
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) has mandated all member schools to follow new heat safety rules.
Austin ISD parents concerned over bus route changes announced two weeks before new school year
Austin ISD is making changes to student transportation this school year as the district works to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Texas comptroller touts record school voucher rollout, but critics cite missing details
The billion-dollar Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program has now funded more than 85,000 school choice accounts, according to a demographic report rele...
Kaylee Hottle: Texas School for the Deaf establishes memorial scholarship
Kaylee Hottle: Texas School for the Deaf establishes memorial scholarship fox7austin.com
Pluckers will offer students free meals during back-to-school week. Here's how to get one.
Pluckers will offer students free meals during back-to-school week. Here's how to get one. Houston Chronicle
It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative
It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative Houston Public Media
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas' first school vouchers
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas' first school vouchers
Where Are They Now: Shana Caro and Colin Morrison
The Where Are They Now series revisits students and researchers shaped by opportunities made possible through the What Starts Here campaign. The post Where Are They Now: Shana Caro and Colin Morrison appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
Doggett, Hutchinson reflect on UT Austin Tower shooting 60 years later
Aug. 1, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the University of Texas at Austin tower shooting that killed 15 people and left many more injured. KXAN caught up with Congressman Lloyd Doggett and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who were both on campus at the time of the s...
Austin ISD moves to 'hub' bus stops for secondary students
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
Austin ISD trustees approve immediate closure for Paredes Middle School
Some in the community argued the district acted too proactive in the face of pressure from the Texas Education Agency.
Austin ISD is one 'F' away from state intervention. Here's what it could look like.
Austin ISD will soon learn its state accountability grades for the 2025-26 school year from the Texas Education Agency, and a failing grade at just one of three...
They teach the Bible. They're wary of Texas requiring students to read it.
They teach the Bible. They're wary of Texas requiring students to read it. Chron
School House Pub burglary highlights string of break-ins on Manor Road
School House Pub burglary highlights string of break-ins on Manor Road KVUE
60 years ago: An unforgettable tragedy on the University of Texas campus
60 years ago: An unforgettable tragedy on the University of Texas campus KVUE
Public school closures deepen across Texas amid enrollment, accountability issues
Public school closures deepen across Texas amid enrollment, accountability issues Community Impact
Student News Now: Austin ISD closes middle school; Microplastics are polluting Texas waterways; Austin finishes tallest building
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Austin Independent School District said it plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School after district leaders determined that academic growth has not progressed over the past year. According to the Texas Education Agen...
Austin ISD trustees hear concerns over proposed Paredes Middle School closure
Austin ISD trustees heard from parents and community members Tuesday night about a proposal to permanently close Paredes Middle School just weeks before the sta...
How has SB 37 impacted higher education one year later?
The Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education met to evaluate the implementation of SB 37, which was passed into law last year.
Austin ISD community express concerns about proposal to close Paredes Middle School
Just weeks before the start of the new school year, Austin ISD parents, students and staff are grappling with a proposal to shut down Paredes Middle School....
Greater Austin YMCA files plan to redevelop downtown TownLake campus
The YMCA in downtown Austin could soon be replaced by a taller, greener facility surrounded by affordable housing, under a redevelopment plan submitted to the c...
Paredes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know
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CBS, Telemundo Austin host 13th annual backpack giveaway
This yearly initiative aims to support local students and families by providing essential school supplies as they prepare for the upcoming academic year....
'Confusing, abrupt and harmful' | Austin ISD community voices concerns over proposed closure of Paredes Middle School
'Confusing, abrupt and harmful' | Austin ISD community voices concerns over proposed closure of Paredes Middle School KVUE
'He didn't deserve this': Father of TXST student killed by deputy wants charges filed
Nearly two months after 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. was shot and killed by a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy in southeast Texa...
As state takeover pressure mounts, Austin ISD will close another middle school
The Austin Independent School District building in Austin, Texas on March 26, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260326_AISD_LS_02-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Austin school district...
Quantum Shift: The Future of Seismic Imaging
Realtime seismic imaging may seem like science fiction, but Jackson School of Geosciences professor Mrinal Sen has other ideas. The post Quantum Shift: The Future of Seismic Imaging appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
Budget woes, vouchers, and a legal fight in the mix for Texas schools
Budget woes, vouchers, and a legal fight in the mix for Texas schools Bond Buyer
Paredes Middle School may not reopen as Education Austin blames state funding cuts
Paredes Middle School is closed for summer break, but a proposal from Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura could keep it from reopening for the 2026-27 schoo...
As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
Teacher Serena Galloway reads to her students at the Freedom School in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 2026. Kaylee Greenlee for AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/KCG_FreedomSchool-13-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> As ...
Higher education agency prepares to cut 3% of spending as ordered by Texas leaders
Higher education agency prepares to cut 3% of spending as ordered by Texas leaders
Austin Metcalf’s father launches foundation following Karmelo Anthony murder verdict
Following the 35-year murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the fatal 2025 stabbing of high school track athlete Austin Metcalf, Metcalf's father has established a foundation dedicated to youth conflict resolution....
Austin ISD ends turnaround partnership for three troubled schools as state takeover threat looms
Webb Middle School. ELI HARTMAN FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/010526_AISDFile_31-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> With state accountability ratings expected next month, and the Austin school district’s lates...
Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats
McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always and why he’s happy to be home. The post Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
He told his students he’d be back Thursday. ICE kept him away for the entire school year.
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What's next for Paredes Middle School families, teachers?
A sudden proposed plan to close Paredes Middle School in Austin ISD is raising concerns from families and teachers in the district.
State of Texas: School district challenges Texas school funding system
State of Texas: School district challenges Texas school funding system KXAN Austin
Hot weather among key topics at annual Texas high school coaches convention
Hot weather among key topics at annual Texas high school coaches convention Spectrum News
ACC Round Rock campus closed for HVAC issues, reopens Friday
Austin Community College's Round Rock campus closed for the rest of Thursday due to maintenance issues.
Austin ISD considers closing Paredes Middle School weeks before start of school year
Austin ISD is proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School before the start of the 2026-27 school year, saying the move is intended to accelerate ac...
Austin Rally: Stand With Indian Students
Austin Rally: Stand With Indian Students Hindus for Human Rights
Austin ISD plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School
Austin Independent School District said it plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School after district leaders determined that academic growth has not progressed over the past year....
Austin ISD proposes immediate closure of Paredes Middle School
Just weeks before the start of the school year, Austin ISD leaders are proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School after the campus received its fourth consecutive "F" grade under state preliminary accountability ratings....
Austin ISD ends nonprofit contract for 3 middle schools as state takeover looms
Austin ISD has ended a planned partnership with a nonprofit that was set to help manage three middle schools next year, a move that comes as the district faces...
Texas School for the Deaf mourns death of senior, 'Godzilla' actress Kaylee Hottle
The Texas School for the Deaf is mourning the loss of one of its students after actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise,...
AISD Proposes Closing Paredes Middle School Before New School Year
AISD Proposes Closing Paredes Middle School Before New School Year KLBJ-AM
Austin ISD to unexpectedly close another school amid growing takeover threats
Austin ISD to unexpectedly close another school amid growing takeover threats Austin American-Statesman
Austin ISD proposes closing Paredes Middle School just weeks before school year begins
Austin ISD proposes closing Paredes Middle School just weeks before school year begins KVUE
Midland ISD sues Texas Education Agency over funding
Midland ISD sues Texas Education Agency over funding KXAN Austin
Westlake student bikes 24 straight hours for Venezuelan earthquake aid
A high schooler is raising money for Venezuelans in crisis by riding a stationary bike at Amy's Ice Cream—for 24 consecutive hours.
Austin ISD, TCIS end planned partnership aimed at improving failing schools
On Monday, AISD and the Texas Council for International Studies announced that they mutually agreed to end their partnership aimed at improving 3 failing AISD middle schools....
Austin ISD approved $205M in cuts. Here’s what changes for schools this fall
Dozens attend a rally opposing Austin Independent School District budget cuts outside the AISD building in Austin, Texas, on June 11, 2026. KAYLEE GREENLEE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/KCG_AISD-12-scaled.jpg?...
UT Austin Villa Finishes Strong at RoboCup 2026
Students travelled to South Korea to compete in the world’s largest and most prestigious robotics competition. The post UT Austin Villa Finishes Strong at RoboCup 2026 appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
Freedom Schools help Austin students thrive
Freedom Schools help Austin students thrive Austin Current
Austin ISD ends partnership with nonprofit in turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools
Austin ISD ends partnership with nonprofit in turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools KVUE
Austin ISD ends nonprofit partnership as part of turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools
Austin ISD ends nonprofit partnership as part of turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools KVUE
Texas YES Project raffle helps drive education across Central Texas
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When does school start in Texas? See 2026 dates for major districts
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