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The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
UT Surplus REuse Store offers discounted furniture, school supplies for students
AUSTIN, Texas — As University of Texas students return to campus, they have a unique opportunity to furnish their living spaces with university memorabilia and discounted household items at the UT Surplus REuse Store. Located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, the store offers a wide range of products...
Before arriving at Texas, four Longhorns starred on high school football's biggest stage
For all intents and purposes, the high school football season in Central Texas kicked off on Thursday night as Anderson High battled crosstown rival McCallum High at Austin's House Park in the annual Taco Shack Bowl. Current Texas running back Colin Page knows a thing or two about the Taco Shack Bowl. An...
Student threatened with suspension sues University of Texas for 'unlawful retaliation'
A student threatened with suspension is suing the University of Texas, UT President Jay Hartzell and former Provost Sharon Wood, claiming they violated his First Amendment rights when he was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest on April 24. The suit, filed Tuesday, alleges that UT "unlawfully attempted to prevent that speech" and is now trying to suspend the student and bar him from campus for three semesters pending a hearing Friday. In an additional motion filed Wednesday,...
ACC gets $1.5 million grant to train tech students for thousands of upcoming jobs
AUSTIN, Texas — Semiconductor manufacturers across Central Texas are putting out help wanted signs and on Thursday ACC was given more resources to be able to respond. A $1.5 million federal grant was given to Austin Community College to buy the latest, most advanced teaching equipment. “I am here...
Back-to-school: Lockhart ISD makes improvements to campuses
LOCKHART, Texas - Summer break is officially over at Lockhart ISD and the district says they had crews working all summer to make sure students and staff have the best back-to-school experience. "Everything from HVAC work, to plumbing repairs, replacing lighting in certain campuses. Their custodial teams work alongside our...
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Helpful or Stressful: Students Evaluate Westwood’s New Phone Policy
Westwood Student Press sent out a survey to the student body to gauge their opinions on the new phone policy. In two days, the survey received 785 responses. Campus-Wide Phone Policy Sets Students Up For Success Throughout The Year. As another school year begins, Westwood has a new policy in...
Kealing Middle School receives outpouring of support as students return to the classroom (En español)
Kealing Middle School celebrated its first day of school Aug. 26, one week after fire damage prevented the school from opening on the district wide first day. The details: After hearing of the fire, H-E-B donated $100 gift cards to all teachers and staff at Kealing, while the six teachers who were displaced from their classrooms were given $250 gift cards. A sheet cake for staff and cupcakes for students were presented from H-E-B at the end of the first day to celebrate the delayed return to school.
AI Education Might Disrupt the Public Education System
A Texas-based school group continues to launch its revolutionary AI-based schools, claiming their methodology delivers faster results than other educational formats. Last year, the Austin, Texas-based Alpha School made headlines with its "2 + 4" teaching method that frees students of traditional chalk-and-talk, sit-down learning. The private school’s educational day...
Vandegrift opens with impressive 31-14 win over Dripping Springs
It’s too early to proclaim new Vandegrift quarterback Miles Teodecki a star, but after his first career start Friday, he certainly looks the part. Teodecki showed no first-game jitters as he threw for 226 yards — nearly all of which came in the first half — and three touchdowns to spur the Vipers to a 31-14 win over Dripping Springs at Monroe Memorial Stadium. He connected on 14 straight passes at one point in the first half, including...
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