Texas lawmakers consider five-day school week mandate over concerns of academic drop off
"I find it a little sad and disturbing that we're talking about Mississippi being ahead of Texas," State Senator José Menéndez said.
"I find it a little sad and disturbing that we're talking about Mississippi being ahead of Texas," State Senator José Menéndez said.
parks
Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provided more details on how it plans to restore the Great Lawn at Zilker Park after rain and heavy foot traffic at ACL damage...
News
Austin ISD is ramping up efforts to bring families back to the district as enrollment continues to fall, with state lawmakers also turning their attention to th...
government
President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with Senate nominee Ken Paxton, but could this be a make-or-break moment for the Texas GOP?...
safety
The owner and operator of Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue and Rehab was placed under arrest, the Milam County Sheriff's Office said.
safety
A Polk County school bus driver is being hailed a hero following a head-on crash involving a Polk County school bus, a car and a Jeep. Two people lost their lives, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and dozens were hospitalized after the crash on Monday morn...
schools
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production....
parks
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it....
schools
A panel of 5th Circuit judges on Tuesday questioned the scope of a district court’s injunction blocking Texas’ campus speech restrictions, raising concerns that the order does not clearly identify which university policies officials can enforce....
government
Former Deputy AG Sally Yates will review Cornell’s handling of an alleged fraternity gang rape amid protests, vandalism, calls for a no-confidence vote and newly revealed student sanctions....
parks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, there's no sign he plans to refund the millions of federal dollars already spent on them. Nearly $12 million worth of ads have already ai...
News
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
parks
The festival has a longstanding partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation, a nonprofit that helps maintain Austin's parks and fill funding gaps.
