Brigid Shea wins Travis County commissioner Precinct 2; Precinct 4 heads to runoff

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

As Austin contemplates water-hungry industries, task force pushes new guardrails

Austin water planners are pushing for new regulations for data centers and other large users in a push to protect future water supplies

After 53 years in Travis County, Margaret Gómez retires with a call to learn from one another

Longest-serving Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez announces early retirement after 53 years of service. Successor George Morales will take over the Precinct 4 seat on June 11.

'We are at The Hunger Games': Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts

Austin ISD faces a massive $181 million deficit, proposing deep cuts to staff, transportation, and programs that have teachers and parents bracing for a significant impact on student learning.