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Del Valle ISD confirms Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez will depart Nov. 6
Del Valle Independent School District Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez will leave the district Nov. 6 to take a position with the Region 4 Education Service Cen...
Language barrier makes some AISD parents hesitant to sign school closure petition
Petitions asking the state to close Burnet and Webb middle schools in attempt to prevent a districtwide takeover are due to Austin ISD's superintendent tonight....
UT Austin's National Deaf Center awarded $24 million in federal funding
The National Deaf Center at the University of Texas at Austin has received $24 million in federal funding to expand programs aimed at helping deaf students succeed in education and the workforce....
Stephens Greth Foundation Gift Expands Opportunities for West Texas Students and Engineering Innovation at UT Austin
A $50 million gift will create new scholarships for Permian Basin students and support the newly opened Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building. The post Stephens Greth Foundation Gift Expands Opportunities for West Texas Students and Engineering Innovation at UT Austin ...
Development Leaders’ Work With Donors Helps Build the Future of UT
With more than $7 billion in gifts from more than 350,000 alumni and friends, the What Starts Here campaign stands as the largest fundraising campaign in the University’s history and among the most successful in public higher education. The post Development Leaders’ Work With Don...
Thursday Deadline Nears for Petitions to Close Two Austin ISD Schools - KLBJ-AM
Thursday Deadline Nears for Petitions to Close Two Austin ISD Schools KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX
Students Can Apply to Texas Public Colleges for Free This Week - KLBJ-AM
Students Can Apply to Texas Public Colleges for Free This Week KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX
Petition asks state to close AISD schools to prevent district takeover
Burnet and Webb middle school parents are weighing a petition that could prevent a state takeover of Austin ISD (AISD), but at the cost of closing their schools...
Texas Free College Application Week: How students can save hundreds of dollars
Applying to college can get expensive before students even step foot on campus. But next week, eligible Texas residents can save money by applying to public col...
School choice rollout reviewed as advocacy groups report impact on public schools
Lawmakers questioned the director of Texas' school voucher program as the Senate Committee on Education reviews the rollout of the first year of the initiative....
Red River Rivalry costs soar as UT students face high ticket prices, rising gas costs
Thousands of Longhorn fans are making plans to travel to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry, but many UT students are feeling the stress of rising costs......
'People were shouting, people were crying,' Elgin student recalls lockdown
A reported threat involving a gun and bombs put Elgin High School on lockdown Monday afternoon.
Longhorns Strengthen Texas Cybersecurity From a New Home on Campus
UT’s Regional Security Operations Center opens a new office where students can gain hands-on experience protecting essential public services across the state. The post Longhorns Strengthen Texas Cybersecurity From a New Home on Campus appeared first on UT News ....
Two knives found in Liberty Hill ISD 4th grade student's backpack
An investigation is underway after two knives were found in a fourth-grade student's backpack at Tierra Rosa Elementary in Liberty Hill, according to a letter s...
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
RFK Jr. launches school fitness challenge in Austin
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin to launch a new school fitness initiative and unveil Fitness.gov.
UT Takes Leading Role in National Effort To Modernize Clinical Trials
Dell Medical School will serve as the key academic partner on two ARPA-H contracts, advancing a patient-centered vision for clinical research. The post UT Takes Leading Role in National Effort To Modernize Clinical Trials appeared first on UT News ....
Uvalde CISD plans to sell Robb Elementary site to city for memorial, community park
Uvalde CISD will transfer the Robb Elementary campus to the City of Uvalde, opening the door for a permanent memorial and community park at the site.
Austin ISD potential state intervention: Parents weigh petition
Parents at two middle schools are weighing a petition that could give them a voice in what happens next as Austin ISD faces possible state intervention following five consecutive failing ratings at both campuses....
Students Go Home to Texas for the Summer
Through the Home to Texas program, 38 first-year students completed paid internships in their hometowns. The post Students Go Home to Texas for the Summer appeared first on UT News ....
UT-Austin didn’t violate student’s rights in handling of pro-Palestinian protest, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the University of Texas at Austin did not violate a former student’s First Amendment rights when it canceled the April 2024 pro-Palestinian protest and later suspended him....
Terrorism charge against San Antonio mother accused in school attack plot dismissed
SAN ANTONIO — A terrorism-related charge against a San Antonio mother accused of helping her teenage son prepare for possible violence at his middle school has been dismissed.Court records show the charge of aiding in th...
Lamar Middle School students walk out to protest ICE after Austin shooting
Students at Lamar Middle School in Austin walked out of class Wednesday, lining a nearby road with signs and chanting "Abolish ICE."About 400 students left clas...
Nearly six years after Texas State student vanished, remains identified near Luling
Nearly six years after Texas State University student Jason Landry disappeared, investigators said they have identified his remains.
Remains found near Luling are those of missing Texas State student Jason Landry
Human remains found in rural Caldwell County earlier this month belong to Jason Landry, a Texas State University student who disappeared nearly six years ago af...
Central Texas students walk out in protest of North Austin ICE shooting
Students across Central Texas walked out of class in protest of Sunday's ICE-involved shooting of Wilbur Rafael Garces Perez.
UT Sets Academic Performance Records, Remains the No. 1 Public University in Texas
This academic year saw a record number of applications and the highest graduation rate in the school’s history. The post UT Sets Academic Performance Records, Remains the No. 1 Public University in Texas appeared first on UT News ....
Central Texas kids with rare medical conditions welcomed onto their new ‘Dream Teams
Three Central Texas children are starting the school year with some new teammates and plenty of new people cheering them on.Local nonprofit CC4C is introducing...
New Engineering Discovery Building To Prepare Future Leaders for Texas Industries
The opening of the Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building completes an $820 million investment in UT engineering facilities that strengthen education, research and industry collaboration. The post New Engineering Discovery Building To Prepare Future Leaders for Texas In...
Texas Engineer Michael Webber Wins McGraw Prize in Education
Energy research luminary Michael Webber has been named one of three recipients of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, one of the field’s most prestigious honors. The post Texas Engineer Michael Webber Wins McGraw Prize in Education appeared first on UT News ....
Skeletal remains found near road where Texas State student Jason Landry vanished
Remains found along Salt Flat Rd. near Luling have renewed attention on the 2020 disappearance of Texas State University student Jason Landry.
Academic Medicine Raises the Bar for Pediatric Neuroscience Care in Austin
Less than a decade after its founding, the pediatric neuroscience program at Dell Children’s Medical Center, led by Dell Medical School faculty, is among the Top 25 in the U.S. The post Academic Medicine Raises the Bar for Pediatric Neuroscience Care in Austin appeared first on U...
Student Researchers Gain Hands-On Experience in UT’s Turtle Pond
Since 2022, students have recorded information on the turtles on UT’s campus. This July, their research was published, revealing the unique microbial makeup of the turtles. The post Student Researchers Gain Hands-On Experience in UT’s Turtle Pond appeared first on UT News ....
All clear given at Fredericksburg Middle School after reported bomb threat
Authorities have given the all-clear at Fredericksburg Middle School after a reported bomb threat prompted a law enforcement response Wednesday afternoon....
Austin ISD responds to parent petition to close 2 schools
After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down....
Nursing Ph.D. Student Takes Her Experience From the Bedside to Capitol Hill
Third-year doctoral candidate and practicing operating room nurse Merci Paulhill spent her summer with the American Nurses Association, learning how policy shapes patient care. The post Nursing Ph.D. Student Takes Her Experience From the Bedside to Capitol Hill appeared first on ...
UT ROTC and Veterans Joined by Ohio State Students in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Longhorns gather at Mike Myers Stadium to climb the steps in honor of the victims and first responders on the 25th anniversary of attacks. The post UT ROTC and Veterans Joined by Ohio State Students in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb appeared first on UT News ....
Texas fans prep for heat, hydration ahead of Ohio State game in Austin
With tailgates kicking off Friday night ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Texas and Ohio State, students and fans said they’re getting ready for the atmospher...
Nonprofits step in to support Austin ISD teachers and students amid financial crisis
Educator Elizabeth Vreeland accepts a $4600 grant from the Austin Ed Fund on Sept. 2, 2026, at Zilker Elementary School for the project Roots of Resilience: Transforming Outdoor Space into Nature-Based Learning Space. The project focuses on both literacy and student wellness. PHO...
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits
The debate over whether to expand Texas’ new school voucher program is already underway, with the state comptroller asking lawmakers for over $2 billion more ov...
Lamar Middle School students released early Tuesday due to HVAC issues
Students and staff at Lamar Middle School were released early on Tuesday after the building's HVAC chiller needed "immediate repair."In a letter sent to familie...
Texas Football financial impact fuels UT beyond athletics
Ahead of Texas Football's home opener against Texas State tomorrow, students are buzzing."To the campus, it means everything," said UT freshman Kyra Kirkpatrick...
Where Are They Now: Katherine Allen
The Where Are They Now series revisits students whose careers were shaped by the generosity of What Starts Here campaign and Texas Exes donors. The post Where Are They Now: Katherine Allen appeared first on UT News ....
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 ....
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 ....
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.