La junta escolar del ISD de Austin retrasa la búsqueda del superintendente y...
La junta escolar votó unánimemente el jueves para mantener a Matías Segura hasta junio de 2023. Originalmente, la junta había planeado contratar a un nuevo superintendente para fines de mayo.
View ArticleGet Involved spotlight: YMCA of Austin
For 70 years, the YMCA of Austin has worked to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for Central Texans.
View ArticleAustin is short lifeguards every year. One problem is the application process.
A new audit suggests hundreds of applicants are getting declined when they shouldn't be.
View ArticleAustin ISD struggles to evaluate kids for special education services. The...
The Texas Education Agency has been investigating the school district for years because it hasn't been evaluating students within a legally required timeframe. TEA wants to install a management team in...
View ArticleSome Texas leaders want out of a national voter verification system
ERIC uses confidential data, including driver’s license information, to ensure voter registration information is up-to-date in all member states.
View ArticleTexas is growing – and fast. But that growth is not evenly distributed across...
Six of the top 10 U.S. counties with the largest numeric growth are in Texas.
View ArticleEl ISD de Austin tiene dificultades para evaluar a los niños para los...
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha estado investigando al distrito escolar durante años porque no ha estado evaluando a los estudiantes dentro del plazo legalmente requerido. TEA quiere instalar un...
View ArticleLawmakers again target Austin Energy, but what would that mean for you and me?
Bills introduced this session would do everything from reorganize the management structure of Austin Energy to potentially dismantle the utility by forcing it to sell off parts of its infrastructure.
View ArticleHays County has had a series of fatal teen drug overdoses. Here’s what...
Nearly 40% of the fentanyl overdoses recorded by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 involve people younger than 18.
View ArticleCatch of a lifetime: West Texas lake produces record number of big bass
Anglers from across the country went to O.H. Ivie to land the big one.
View ArticleVolunteers are integral to helping us deliver our public service
National Volunteer Week is April 16, so we’re shining a spotlight on this amazing group of people – because volunteers help change the world.
View ArticleLos legisladores vuelven a apuntar contra Austin Energy, pero ¿qué significa...
Los proyectos de ley presentados en esta sesión harían de todo, desde reorganizar la estructura de gestión de Austin Energy hasta potencialmente desmantelar la empresa de servicios públicos obligándola...
View ArticleAustin ISD considers whether to appeal state oversight of its special...
The Texas Education Agency announced last week it wants to install a management team to oversee AISD’s special education department, citing systemic issues. The district's school board has until...
View ArticleKUT Considers: The 88th Texas Legislature
We're launching a quarterly series to facilitate community conversations around a range of topics, from current events to culture. KUT Considers launches Tuesday, April 25, to discuss the 88th Texas...
View ArticleWhat to expect this tornado season in Texas
Tornadoes are most active between April and June, but the 2023 season is already off to an active start.
View ArticleThis Houstonian wants your help archiving African American vintage quilts
“Quilting to me means community,” Laura Marie Casmore says.
View ArticleEl ISD de Austin considera si apela la supervisión estatal de su departamento...
La Agencia de Educación de Texas anunció la semana pasada que quiere instalar un equipo de gestión para supervisar el departamento de educación especial de AISD, citando problemas sistémicos. La junta...
View ArticleToday is the deadline to register to vote in the May elections
Police oversight is on the ballot in Austin. Elsewhere, voters will weigh in on school bonds and local government. Here's how to ensure your voice is heard.
View ArticleShuttered Texas abortion clinic opens New Mexico location — and spreads the...
On its opening weekend last month, Whole Woman's Health had 23 appointments; 21 of them were for Texans.
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