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The University of Texas at Austin has announced a $100 million donation from Tench and Simone Coxe to support the development of its new academic medical center.

Nature’s Treasures, a well-known retail store in Austin specializing in crystals, rocks, and fossils, has completed its relocation to a new campus at 11055 N IH-35.

Austin is in the midst of a major infrastructure overhaul, particularly focused on the central stretch of Interstate 35.

Texas Mutual Insurance Company has distributed more than $9 million in grants to 124 nonprofit organizations across Texas in 2025.

During the winter break, Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) schools and offices will be closed, which may make it harder for some students to access healthy meals at home.

GarzaEMC has continued its partnership with the Salvation Army by organizing and participating in several holiday initiatives to support local families.

Ryan Arens, JD has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Austin Regional Clinic (ARC).

Students and staff from Manor High School, Manor New Tech High School, and Manor Excel Academy joined efforts for the annual Adopt-A-Kid initiative this holiday season.

Students in the Austin Independent School District received gifts and support during the holiday season through events at Dobie Middle School and Webb Middle School.

The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held an information session on December 11, where district leaders presented updates on the progress at Dobie, Webb, and Burnet middle schools.

Manor Independent School District is seeking input from its community following the recent bond election.

IKEA U.S. has launched its first cross-brand retail experience by partnering with Best Buy in select Texas and Florida stores.

Michelle Garcia, a senior at Manor High School, has won first place in Huston-Tillotson University’s Spring 2025 High School Writing Competition for her piece titled “Seclusion.” She will receive a…

Superintendent Matias Segura has announced the appointment of principals at several Austin Independent School District (AISD) campuses affected by recent school consolidations and student reassignments.

The winners of the 2025 Austin Trail of Lights Essay & Illustration Contest have been announced.

Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin are leading a group of academic and industry partners to develop a new 3D printing technique for semiconductor chip production.

Tara Miko Ballentine, founder and CEO of Bright Littles, emphasizes the importance of parents discussing the growing risks of an increasingly digital world with their children.

In Central Texas, Primarily Primates, Inc. operates a sanctuary that cares for more than 300 primates who have been rescued from laboratories, the entertainment industry, and the exotic pet trade.

Last night, the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) Board of Trustees approved 24 state-mandated turnaround plans.

Last night, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees approved measures related to campus turnaround plans and school closures.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and North Carolina State University are developing a smartwatch designed to continuously monitor blood pressure.

Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) Superintendent Matias Segura has released the first phase of a recommended plan that proposes significant changes for several schools within the district.

Students seeking admission to Austin Independent School District’s middle and high school admissions-based and magnet programs can now begin preparing their campus-specific application materials for the 2026–27 academic year.

Manor Independent School District is seeking input from the community to help design the academic calendar for the 2027-2028 school year.