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Hays CISD designates ‘hazardous’ traffic areas, but parents concerned over road near high school
The Hays Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees approved its list of hazardous traffic zones so it can receive additional funding from the state for students to access bus services. There are around 2,500 students in the district living in hazardous traffic areas, according to the board.
Texas schools are hurting financially. Abbott should call a special session | Editorial
After four special legislative sessions pushing a failed school voucher plan, Gov. Greg Abbott is ignoring Texas students. Across the state, school districts, including Austin ISD, are in financial distress. But this month, when 39 House Democrats requested a special session to help, Abbott refused. In doing so, the governor denies Texas students their constitutional right to quality public education.
Arch Manning's GPA is Turning Heads Before Sophomore Season
Arch Manning is heading into his second season as a member of the Texas Longhorns football program. Manning committed to the program as nation's No. 1 ranked recruit before the 2023 college football season. And despite appearing in just two contests, the nephew of Peyton and Eli is already one of ...
Lake Travis superintendent: District wraps up successful school year, preps for challenges
On Friday, May 24, the 2023-2024 school year officially came to a close. I am astounded by how quickly we got to this point. But more importantly, I am grateful to our parents and the Lake Travis community for their partnership with and support of our amazing district throughout the past year. So much has happened during the past nine months. Both inside and outside the classroom, it has been another stellar year across our school district.
IDEA Public Schools in Austin to provide free meals this summer. Here's how to get them
Austin's IDEA Public Schools announced Wednesday they will be serving free meals to children 18 years old and younger throughout the summer, regardless of their enrollment in the school system. The schools' free summer meals program will begin Tuesday and operate until July 26, according to a news release. It will be...
High school graduation advice from head of San Marcos Academy ROTC
Every May in Hays County and throughout Texas high school and college seniors are filled with excitement and possibly even anxiety about their graduation and next steps. Some are preparing to go to college, some to technical school, some into their career of choice and some have no idea what the next step will be. For all graduating seniors throughout our area, San Marcos Academy ROTC commander, Lt. Colonel, Retired, David Jaillite has some words of wisdom. LESSON #1 COMMAND AND CONTROL Jaillite asks graduates to think of your life as driving a car. Making a righthand turn is easy; you can...
Over 3,000 students affected by hazardous traffic conditions in Hays CISD
Per the Texas Education Agency, areas that require students to walk along or across a freeway, overpass, underpass or other uncontrolled major traffic artery with no walkway provided are considered hazardous, and districts can receive additional funding to provide bus services in these areas. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Hays CISD is...
Leander ISD employee on leave after incident during 8th grade field trip
AUSTIN, Texas — An employee with the Leander Independent School District (ISD) has been put on leave after an alleged incident that happened during an eighth grade field trip. School leaders haven't revealed much information, but the incident was brought to their attention after students at Cedar Park Middle...
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