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Austin ISD names Mays interim superintendent: 'Thank you all for your faith in me'
By John Suayan | Jun 16, 2022
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Anthony Mays as its interim superintendent on Tuesday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
TAMU's Banks on $50 million gift from Buc-ee's founder: 'He remains connected to his university'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The owner of what's arguably Texas's most popular convenience store has given back to his alma mater, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Woman graduates from UT with Zoom-loving cat: 'It's like she almost wanted to listen in on it'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2022
Nearly 12,000 students graduated from the University of Texas at Austin (UT) this year, but as Austin FOX affiliate KTBC reported, a young cat is a member of the class as well.
Abbott: 'Texans are grieving for victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
A mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde claimed the lives of 19 students and a teacher on Tuesday (May 24), per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Elizalde tabbed lone finalist for Dallas ISD superintendent: 'She has been unwavering in her support of our students, faculty and staff'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has tabbed Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde the lone finalist for its top office, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
UT on late resident feline: 'A welcoming friend on our campus for many years'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The University of Texas community is mourning the loss of Domino, the most well-known of the cats that roam the sprawling campus in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Chacon on late UT counterpart Carter: 'He made the profession better through his steadfast dedication and integrity'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
University of Texas Police Chief David Carter died from an undisclosed form of cancer at the age of 64 on Friday (April 22), the school's news department reported.
Sharp on free tuition for Ukrainian Texas A&M students: 'Our students from Ukraine are in a unique, sad and difficult position'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
Ukrainian students attending any of its 11 campuses and research centers will have their tuition covered in light of the war in their native country, Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Chancellor John Sharp said, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
'The demands are clear': Nine Texas colleges, universities among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon has partnered with nine Texas colleges and universities to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.
'It feels pretty awesome': Texas's Jaskaran Singh wins first-ever Jeopardy! National College Championship
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
When he was 13 years old, University of Texas senior finance and economics major Jaskaran Singh applied to become a contestant on "Jeopardy!"
'I'm a normal guy': UT senior moves on to 'Jeopardy!' finals
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022
"Who is Lady Chatterley?" By uttering that question in the final moments of the semifinals of Jeopardy's national college championship a few days ago, University of Texas senior finance and economics major Jaskaran Singh secured the opportunity to compete for the ultimate prize.
'We believe we can return safely': UT responds to student leaders request for more COVID-19 safety protocols
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Student leaders at the University of Texas at Austin are petitioning school authorities to implement more COVID-19 safety measures in the face of the omicron variant.
'This is one of the most important actions we can take as a board': Eanes ISD announces superintendent finalist
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
The Eanes Independent School District named Dr. Jeff Arnett as its lone superintendent finalist.
University of Austin is new university for ‘the pursuit of truth’
By Tamara Browning | Nov 11, 2021
A new university in Austin, Texas described as a defender of “the pursuit of truth” noted its launch day on Nov. 8 with a goal toward offering courses beginning in summer 2022.
'Don't teach things that are wrong': Texas Public Policy Foundation panel questions revisionists' account of Alamo history
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 1, 2021
How should we remember the Alamo? Has history told an incorrect story based on lies and racism? Or are modern interpretations of the most famous battle in Texas history distorted when viewed through a modern lens?
Five Austin schools rank among best public and private schools in Texas for 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
An online ranking and review resource recently ranked five Austin high schools among the best public and private high schools in Texas for 2021.
COVID-19 pandemic 'dramatically drove up' home-school numbers in Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 30, 2021
Americans spent much more time at home in the last 18 months as the COVID-19 pandemic rampaged across the country. They worked, played and learned at home in large numbers.
'We follow certain rules for a good reason': Dripping Springs father strips to swimsuit amid school board mask meeting
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 29, 2021
A Dripping Springs man stripped down to his swimwear at a school board meeting on Aug. 23 in protest of optional mandates proposed by the council.
'It's really good to know your history': Texas panel cites errors, dangers of critical race theory
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 16, 2021
Critical race theory has doubters who think its view on race relations in the United States are both unfounded and dangerous.
Home schooling, already on rise in Texas, increased during COVID-19 pandemic due to 'concerns of health, safety and curriculum'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 13, 2021
Home-schooling has been on the rise in Texas since the final years of the 20th Century and received an additional boost with the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused families to reconsider their educational choices.