Struggling Austin nonprofits brace for more cuts as the city’s budget tightens

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.