Of the 72 students in University of Texas at Austin High School's only school, 23 (31.9%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with their daughter Audrey, volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to homebound seniors in Austin. They were joined by Meals on Wheels Central Texas President and CEO Henry Van De Putte."Joining Meals On Wheels to deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to those in need throughout the Greater Austin area has been a cherished tradition for our family," said Governor Abbott. "It's an honor to work alongside the dedicated Meals On Wheels volunteers as they bring warmth and nourishment...
On Nov. 16, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is excited to share that Allegiant has announced a new nonstop route from AUS to the popular vacation destination, Eugene, Oregon. The route will launch on May 31, 2024 and will run seasonally through August on twice-weekly service from the airport's South Terminal.
Of the 49 students in Promesa Public Schools' schools, 29 (59.2%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, expressed gratitude to the dedicated service members of Operation Lone Star. This multi-agency effort aims to secure the Texas border, prevent the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people, and combat transnational criminal activity.Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, significant progress has been made. Over 485,700 illegal immigrant apprehensions have been made, and more than 36,800 criminal arrests have been reported, with over 33,400 felony charges filed. In...
Williamson County enrolled the 13th highest number of at-risk students among Texas counties in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has renewed the wildfire disaster declaration that was initially issued in August 2023. The proclamation, signed on November 20, 2023, declares a disaster in multiple counties across the state due to the ongoing threat of wildfires.The original disaster proclamation was issued on August 11, 2023, after wildfires began on July 24, 2023, and posed a significant risk to life and property. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that these wildfire conditions continue to exist in several counties.In the renewed proclamation,...
Of the 224 students in The Excel Center (for Adults)'s schools, 224 (100%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).