‘We want to take care of you’: San Marcos school board approves 3% pay increase for teachers, nurses
Teachers and nurses in a Hill Country public school district will soon see increases in their paychecks.
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Spurs owner Holt on securing No. 1 pick: ‘It’s going to be through the moon’
The San Antonio Spurs emerged as the winner of the Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes on Tuesday, or at least having a better chance than a dozen or so teams at landing…
Daughter of late UT men’s basketball legend Blanks: ‘All we need to do is remember him, honor him, celebrate him’
Lance Blanks, a former University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men’s basketball player who went on to become a National Basketball Association (NBA) player and executive and Longhorn Network (LHN) analyst,…
Chacon praises DPS for lending APD a hand in ‘keeping our community safe’ following partnership pause
The end of Title 42 on Friday led to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) ceasing its partnership with the Austin Police Department (APD), according to reports from Austin-based…
Hutto superintendent Estrada Thomas on passage of $522 million bond: Voters acknowledged ‘immediate and near-term need for these projects’
Voters approved the Hutto Independent School District’s (HISD) $522 million bond package on May 6, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
‘After three long years, we’re finally getting justice for Garrett’: Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester sentenced to 25 years
A Travis County court sentenced an Army sergeant who fatally shot a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protester in Austin nearly three years ago to 25 years’ imprisonment on Wednesday, per…
Army lieutenant general Bernabe: ‘We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero’
A large Army base in Central Texas is now known by a new name.
King on committee approval of House Bill 2744: ‘An extremely emotional and moral victory for my constituents and the Uvalde families’
In a seemingly unexpected move, a Texas House of Representatives committee advanced a bill on Monday that would raise the legal age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.
Texas GOP chair Rinaldi on Slaton resignation: ‘The House has entered a new era of accountability’
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) announced his resignation from the Texas House of Representatives on Monday before lawmakers were slated to vote on his expulsion for an alleged inappropriate…
Abbott on North Texas mall shooting: ‘Our hearts are with the people of Allen’
Gov. Greg Abbott said on Saturday that the fatal mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets was “an unspeakable tragedy,” per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas…
Austin educator on proposed 7% wage hike: ‘This is historic; we’ve never had a pay raise of this significance ever’
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) and labor union Education Austin reached a possible agreement on April 27, according to a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Cornyn on San Jacinto County mass shooting: ‘How much pain and suffering will our country have to endure before the Biden administration takes this seriously?’
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said on Monday that illegal immigration is to blame for Friday’s mass shooting in Cleveland that claimed the lives of five people, Spectrum News reported.
UT president Hartzell: Latest U.S. News rankings highlight ‘our continued pursuit of excellence in graduate education’
The latest edition of “Best Graduate Schools” from U.S. News & World Report includes the University of Texas at Austin (UT), which is represented on the prestigious list by a…
Former UT linebacker Overshown on being Cowboys’ third-round pick: ‘It’s a feeling that I’ll never forget’
DeMarvion Overshown is staying home to begin his National Football League (NFL) career.
Ex-Longhorn Robinson on selection by Falcons: ‘Like I said, God had it written all along!’
Former University of Texas (UT) Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson didn’t wait long to hear National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell call his name at the annual draft on…
Revised Wilson Tower plans ‘more appropriate to provide an activated ground floor while remaining feasible in today’s environment’
A proposed skyscraper in Downtown Austin that developers initially touted will earn the distinction as the tallest in the state upon completion is now slated to rise with lesser stories,…
Disu on return to UT for fifth, final season: ‘The show goes on’
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men’s basketball team will get one more season from one of its postseason heroes in senior forward and Pflugerville native Dylan Disu.
UT psychology professor on retraction of claim about ‘wealthy white men’: ‘The quiz had grown too stale to use’
A psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) has reportedly retracted her claim that “wealthy white men” are quicker to resort to violence and fail to exhibit…
AUS on participation in program to assist people living with non-visible disabilities: ‘It’s our responsibility to provide services that support every passenger’
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) recently began its participation in a program to help enhance the travel experience for people with non-visible disabilities, per a report from Spectrum News.
Houston-area cheer squad on members shot near Austin: ‘Please keep these girls in your thoughts and prayers’
A Houston-area cheerleading program has appealed for prayers after a few of its members were shot in suburban Austin on Monday.
Austin-area Air Force Academy gymnast on individual national championship: ‘I truly could not have done it without’ teammates, coaches
A Round Rock native recently helped the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA) women’s gymnastics team gain prominence at the 2023 USA Gymnastics (USAG) Championships, earning an individual accolade of her…
Watson: ‘Some days I think, ‘Wow, this is the fastest 100 days I’ve ever experienced”
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson marked his 100th day in office on Sunday.
Popovich on Spurs games at Moody Center: ‘I think it’s a great arena’
Last year, rumors churned that the San Antonio Spurs could abandon the Alamo City in favor of the City of Austin some 80 miles to the northeast.
Manor board president on Sormani as lone superintendent finalist: ‘We are confident in his ability to lead with passion, integrity and knowledge’
An Austin-area public school district has narrowed its pool of superintendent candidates to just one.
Investigation: Ex-Austin airport head ‘had a conflict of interest’ in violation of city code
An investigation alleged that the former executive director of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) violated the City of Austin’s conflict of interest policy, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.