Austin ISD delays most school boundary changes amid focus on budget, academics
Austin ISD is delaying its plans to update school boundaries after thousands weighed in, shifting its focus instead to budgeting, academics and enrollment.In a...
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How Austin ISD's bus service changes could affect your student
Austin ISD (AISD) has announced major changes to its school bus services for the 2026-2027 school year.
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Austin ISD slows boundary plan, pushes some changes to 2027-28 school year
Austin ISD delayed a plan to redraw most of the district's zones, which impacts which schools students feed into, by a year. But some changes are still happening in fall 2027....
MAP: How much money Central Texas school district superintendents make
KXAN is keeping track of starting superintendent salaries at school districts across Central Texas.
Spare Hands Students brings flexible jobs to Austin
A new platform is helping Austin students earn cash on their own schedule here’s what to know.
Texas Ex Jahdae Barron empowers Austin youth at first annual football camp
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Ex and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron gave back to his hometown Saturday hosting the first Jahdae Barron Youth Camp. The free event staged at Del Valle High School was open to kids aged 6-18. Barron said that he created this camp to give back to the...
Cedar Park hosts water safety event for children with autism
A Cedar Park event offered swim lessons, life jacket fittings and water safety education for children with autism, aiming to reduce drowning risks and build confidence....
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Austin ISD confirms major changes to bus routes: See how your student is impacted
Austin ISD is rolling out major transportation changes beginning in August as part of the district’s newly approved 2026–27 budget.
Another one: Texas claims 5th Directors' Cup in last 6 years
The Longhorns won the Learfield Directors' Cup, a recognition of the athletic department's overall dominance compared to other Division I schools. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics made it official Thursday, awarding the trophy to Texas for the third c...
Texas Comptroller candidate Sarah Eckhardt pledges sweeping review of state programs
State Senator and Democratic Texas Comptroller candidate Sarah Eckhardt says her priorities include reviewing Texas' spending to better serve Texans-- including school vouchers....
Texas lands California offensive lineman for 2027 recruiting class
Lucas Rhoa, a 3-star left tackle from Orange Lutheran in Orange, California, gave a verbal commitment to the Longhorns following his June 19 official visit to campus. Rhoa chose Texas over Penn State, UCLA and Oregon....
CBS-Telemundo Austin to host 13th annual backpack giveaway at Circuit of the Americas
CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin will host its 13th annual Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, July 25, distributing free backpacks and school supplies to students an...
Student News Now: Trees replanted after flooding; Schools consider Bible excerpts; Millions of bees escape in Texas
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, groups are planting trees and other plants along rivers and creeks that saw major flooding last July....
Ground breaking ceremony held for Lockhart ISD affordable housing development
Lockhart Independent School District leaders, construction workers, and community members broke ground Wednesday morning on an affordable housing development dedicated to district staff....
Christian school pays $10K to student suspended for coming out as gay
A Tennessee Christian school agreed to pay a former student $10,000 to settle a legal battle after she sued the school for barring her from graduation and suspending her after she came out as gay on social media....
Texas building 2027 wide receiver depth with latest in-state commitment
Kyron Brown is a 3-star recruit out of Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, currently rated as the No. 79 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports' composite ratings. He chose the Longhorns over Northwestern and Kansas State....
Hays CISD superintendent to retire after nearly four decades in education
Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright plans to retire in 2027 after nine years leading the district.
Texas lawmakers consider limits on private messages between teachers and students
Texas lawmakers are looking at whether the state should set stricter rules for how teachers communicate with students, including limits on private texts, social...
Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school
Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum....
'We are not alone': Elgin mother navigates DACA uncertainty, finds new path forward
A Central Texas mom and DACA recipient says renewal delays forced her to leave a job she held for nearly 15 years. Mow, she is turning to nursing school, and leaning on her community for support....
EMT at Knicks parade says ‘I credit us,’ after life-saving Narcan intervention
A 24-year-old EMT student going viral after climbing into action at the Knicks parade says the credit belongs to the crowd.
Attention shifts to classroom impact: modest class-size increases, less planning time
One day after Austin ISD trustees approved an $887 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year, attention is shifting from the district’s finances to w...
Summer meal programs help Central Texas families cope with rising food costs
School has let out for the summer and that has local food banks working harder than ever to ensure children continue receiving nutritious meals.Across the count...
Austin ISD trustees spare librarians in last-minute budget change
A last-minute change to Austin ISD’s budget for the 2026-27 school year spared school librarians from proposed cuts, prompting celebrations from advocates.The o...
Austin ISD approves budget, preserves full-time librarians at every campus
Austin ISD trustees approved a budget Thursday night aimed at addressing a projected $181 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year.
Texas hires Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as associate head coach
Rick Fremin, who spent 10 seasons building Southeastern Louisiana's program into one of the premier non-power conference programs, will join the Longhorns as an associate head coach, the school announced Thursday....
