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New budget proposals: $650 million in additional community college funding over two years and a new $2.5 billion endowment for certain universities. → Read More
The moves comes about a month after UT told all of its employees to remove TikTok from their university-owned devices. → Read More
The Austin airport reported 137 flight delays and 28 cancellations as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning. → Read More
The university asked lawmakers for $79 million for a forensic science academy, statewide active shooter and school safety training and other efforts. → Read More
UT's appropriations request asks for $18.5 million for digital molten salt reactor development, $4 million for long COVID-19 research and more. → Read More
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission issued eight recommendations for the state to fight hatred against Jews in Texas. → Read More
The statement acknowledges the UT System’s “long-standing commitment” to protect the freedom of speech, expression and inquiry on campus. → Read More
Nine candidates are running for the five open seats on the board, which include Districts 1, 4, 6, 7 and trustee at-large Position 9. → Read More
At the Texas Tribune Festival Friday, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said "I respectfully disagree" with Patrick's proposal. → Read More
The new course will provide students with an “introduction to literary studies and research methods” using the songwriting of Taylor Swift. → Read More
The new academic year comes with several changes, including updates to free lunch programs and the new interim superintendent. → Read More
Williams will begin the job on Monday following the retirement of Colette Pierce Burnette, the school’s previous president, on June 30. → Read More
The bond, if approved, would fund new construction, campus upgrades and student support services, such as child care and student health services. → Read More
In 2019, Texas legalized hemp, but not marijuana. The new law led to confusion about which marijuana products are legal in Texas. Meanwhile, support for legalizing the drug remains high in polling, and other cannabis-derived products like delta-8 have emerged. → Read More
Texas lawmakers largely expressed their disappointment after video was published, although some are continuing to advocate for transparency. → Read More
The Uvalde County Commissioners are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to consider raising the age to purchase assault style rifles from 18 to 21. → Read More
In Algebra I, Biology, and U.S History, the percentage of students in the “meets grade level” category improved since last year during COVID-19. → Read More
Anthony Mays, who currently serves as the Austin ISD chief officer of schools, has more than 20 years of public education experience. → Read More
The Uvalde school district police department chief has not responded to the Texas Rangers in two days for a follow up interview. → Read More
Here's everything we know Friday about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 students and two teachers dead. → Read More