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Interim Superintendent Matias Segura is seen shaking hands with a sixth grader during the Gus Garcia Tie Ceremony on Aug. 22, 2023.

Austin ISD will post superintendent job instead of conducting a national search

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to begin accepting applications on Friday because it has a strong internal candidate: the current interim superintendent.

Batteries that store solar energy can replenish the Texas power grid.

As dangerous heat grips Texas, solar power and batteries keep the electric grid humming along

Despite an August of brutal heat, Texans have not been asked to conserve electricity like they were last year.

A white jet taking off from ABIA. The bottom of the plane can be seen against a cloudy, gray sky. There are no obvious markings on the plane besides the tail number, which is only partially visible.

Texas spent nearly $1 million on four flights for migrants, records show

The state of Texas has spent more than $845,000 flying migrants to New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago.

Soul singer Aretha Franklin poses for a portrait in 1964.

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

A look back at the extraordinary creative souls we lost in 2018, from producer Richard Swift and opera singer Montserrat Caballé to rapper Mac Miller and Aretha Franklin.

The United States has one of the highest teen birth rates among developed nations, even after three decades of improvement. And Arkansas has the highest teen birth rate in the U.S., roughly tied with Mississippi.

Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens

Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, shown here, and Attorney General Ken Paxton are split on who should win 24 Texas House races this year.

These two Republicans endorsed in dozens of Texas House races. One put his money where his mouth is.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton disagree on who should win two dozen GOP primary races for the Texas House. Abbott has spent big in these races, while Paxton had relied on his endorsement and campaign appearances.

A new study ranks Austin among the top 10 most secure cities in the U.S.

Study Ranks Austin 10th Most Secure City

A national insurance company places Central Texas among the most secure places to live in the United States.Farmers' Insurance ranked the Austin-Round…

Laura Alcorta strives to be a role model for younger generations of women, especially her 6-year-old granddaughter, Mia.

What's At Stake In 2020? Educator Laura Alcorta Worries Progress Toward Women's Rights Will Be Lost

Throughout her lifetime, Laura Alcorta, a retired educator, has witnessed a shift toward gender equality in the United States. She’s seen women make…

Austin ISD School Board Approves Raises For Teachers, Hiring Of New Equity Officer

The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted Monday to approve a $1.6 billion budget, which includes across-the-board raises for…

Austin ISD's Tight Budget Means It Will Need Taxpayer Help To Pay For Facilities Plan

The Austin School Board is considering a plan for the future of its facilities. It comes with a $4.6 billion price tag over the next 25 years. That's a…

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