Remembering Austin schools in the 1980s

Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive ‘F’ accountability rating

Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly

Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention

Austin ISD earns a B rating with its highest score in four years, while Burnet and Webb middle schools receive fifth consecutive F ratings and trigger state action eligibility.

Austin closed a struggling school to avoid state action. TEA rule change may end that option

A new Texas Education Agency rule narrows the options for districts, like Austin ISD, that are hoping to shutter a chronically failing campus.

Police boost patrols as 3 Austin schools resume after online threat

AUSTIN, Texas — There was an increased police presence at three Austin ISD campuses on Wednesday as school resumed after an online threat on Tuesday. The three AISD elementary schools mentioned in the threat were Barrington in North Austin, Andrews in ...

Texas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers

Austin is among at least five Texas school districts inching toward state sanctions because of chronic academic underperformance.

Top 10 quarterbacks in Austin area high school football entering 2026

There's always plenty of talented signal callers in Central Texas high school football. Here are the top 10 quarterbacks entering 2026.

Remembering Austin schools in the 1980s

It was a challenging decade of rapid population growth, mandatory school busing and controversial educational reforms.

Austin ISD approves final school consolidation plan, will close 10 schools

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After weeks of contentious community feedback meetings and protests, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to close 10 schools and move several dual language programs next school year. For months, district leaders ...

Austin's Sumner Elementary named a MN School of Excellence

Sumner Elementary in Austin has been named a 2026 Minnesota School of Excellence, following Southgate Elementary’s designation last year.

Texas built a championship roster, but the country (and critics) still aren't sold

It was 100 degrees in Austin, and two teams of Texas football players were standing at midfield arguing about a photograph. Arch Manning's team said it won the scavenger hunt. Colin Simmons' team said ...

SEC Football: USA Today ranks all 16 conference QBs ahead of 2026 college football season

USA Today's Blake Toppmeyer ranked all 16 SEC quarterback situations entering the 2026 season. Check out who earned the No. 1 spot.

Ken Paxton looks for, but struggles to find, noncitizen voters in Texas elections

A Texas Politics Project leader said, “The real challenge is that no solution is really going to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.” ...

Everything I saw at day 15 of Jaguars training camp: Injuries stack up

Day 15 of training camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars saw quite a few key pieces sidelined.

Two teens arrested after robbery of Pflugerville gun store

Pflugerville police arrested two teenagers after nearly a month-long investigation into the reported theft of 34 firearms from a local gun store, according to court records. Arrest warrants, filed by ...

Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready

The Tesla Cybercab, that golden two-seater central to Elon Musk’s robo-supremacist ambitions, is finally nearing it’s public launch. Whether or not the no-steering wheel and no-pedal vehicle is ...

The Festival Will Return in 2027 After Triumphant First Weekend Brings Broadway’s Biggest Stars and Fans to the Hudson Valley

The inaugural three-day celebration welcomed 2,875 theater fans from 48 states for more than 30 programs featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more ...

After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting

Democratic National Committee members voted against a proposal to restrict ranked-choice voting in presidential primaries at their meeting in Austin, Texas.

Will Sophie Cunningham rallies follow Fever to Dallas for game vs. Wings at AAC?

Over the last several weeks, Cunningham's supporters and critics have gathered at games to rally for or against her stance on transgender participation in women’s sports.

'Resident Evil,' 'Carrie,' and More Headline a 2026 Fantastic Fest Lineup to Die For

Fantastic Fest has revealed its full lineup for 2026, including a few high-profile horror titles like Resident Evil and Carrie.

SXSW Sets Podcast Festival, Locals-Only Perks and Changes in Music Venues for 2027 Event in Austin

South by Southwest will add a podcast festival and locals-only perks while it shuffle key venues for the event set for March 15-21 in Austin, Texas.

Texas LT Trevor Goosby reportedly suffered bone bruise, timetable to return not yet announced

Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during Monday's practice, according to multiple reports. The 21-year-old underwent testing Tuesday after le ...