9 Texas school districts avoid state takeover in latest TEA accountability ratings, Austin

Texas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover

Austin ISD had two campuses failing state ratings for five consecutive years.

Over 3,700 Austin-area students are using Texas' new school vouchers

More than 3,700 students in the greater Austin area are participating in Texas' new private school voucher program, according to a recent state report. Why it matters: Public school advocates warn the vouchers will harm public schools,

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.

This east Austin school was promised a new building. Now it might close.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Early in the morning in east Austin, Charline Brewster gets her four children ready for the day and walks them to school from her apartment at Booker T. Washington Terraces. The sun is barely up as Brewster and dozens of other families ...

Free haircuts, school supplies help Austin-area students get ready for school

A local barbershop teamed up with community organizations to provide free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies to families.

Austin school district reverses bus hub plan for middle school students

Austin ISD has ended transportation hubs for middle school students, but will keep the system for high schoolers.

9 Texas school districts avoid state takeover in latest TEA accountability ratings

Only Austin ISD failed to improve its scores at perennially troubled schools, triggering a law that allows the Texas Education Agency to intervene.

Jennings County High School senior dies in rollover crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Jennings County High School senior died Thursday in a rollover crash in Spencer Township.

Bears PFF grades: Best, worst performers in preseason win vs. Browns

The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener. Here are the best and worst performances, per Pro ...

What's next for Cardinals slugger Joshua Baez after stellar MLB debut?

There's a wide range of outcomes for the Cardinals' Joshua Baez after his 3-HR debut. History shows a big first game doesn't ...

PGA pro Keegan Bradley teaches star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum golf technique

By now, it is no mystery to fans of the Boston Celtics that star forward Jayson Tatum is a fan of the sport of golf.

These 10 Austin Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.

The city's highest-ranked businesses span luxury watches, health care AI, mushroom coffee, cybersecurity, and rental-property ...

Yankees OF Cody Bellinger to begin rehab assignment Tuesday

Outfielder Cody Bellinger will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and could rejoin the Yankees next weekend, manager Aaron ...

How high did NBA 2K27 rank Lakers star Austin Reaves?

Austin Reaves could be called upon to play a larger role for the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season after LeBron James and several other rotation players from last season's roster departed earlier ...

The mistake that helped cost Rebel Creamery $23.8 million and pushed it into bankruptcy

Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 after a judge found it copied Van Leeuwen's ice cream packaging on purpose. Here's how ...

20 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Dinners That Practically Cook Themselves

Ground beef is on the menu for tonight’s dinner. The recipe? Only five ingredients long. Pairing a quick-fix recipe with ...

What Cup Series Drivers Said After Richmond

Frontstretch caught up with some of the Cup Series field to capture some of the stories that occurred at Richmond ...

Brian Windhorst Makes Bold Prediction About New-Look Lakers

Senior ESPN insider Brian Windhorst thinks the new-look Los Angeles Lakers could be better than many expect, largely because ...

CapMetro service changes take effect Aug. 16

As Austin prepares to head back to school, CapMetro said it implemented some service changes guided by the Transit Plan 2035 ...