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2 Austin ISD middle schools under threat of state takeover
TEXAS — Signature gathering was still underway during Thursday afternoon pickup at Webb Middle School. It’s one of two campuses included in a petition to close the schools. Both Burnet and Webb middle schools received five consecutive “F” ratings, which could trigger state intervention for the entire district....
hoodline.com
fox7austin.com
2026 Week 8: Westwood vs Round Rock
In week eight of high school football, Round Rock took the win against Westwood 49-21 on Friday night!
On3.com
Lake Travis (TX) wide receiver Luca Antoun sets new team record
Austin (TX) Lake Travis High School has been around since 1982 and over the course of 44 years, a lot of great football players have come through the program. When it comes to great wide receivers, there’s been plenty to walk the hallways and one player last week set a new team single game record. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] The football program announced that Class of 2027 wide receiver Luca Antoun in Lake Travis’ 35-32 loss to Cedar Ridge (TX), with the senior hauled in 13 catches for a record 274 yards and scored three touchdowns. Antoun has been having...
CBS Austin
Language barrier makes some AISD parents hesitant to sign school closure petition
AUSTIN, Texas — Petitions asking the state to close Burnet and Webb middle schools in attempt to prevent a districtwide takeover are due to Austin ISD's superintendent tonight. "A lot of rides on what happens at Burnet and Webb and the decisions on what happens between those two schools,"...
fox7austin.com
Face2Face Africa
Protests held after White homeowner is accused of harassing HBCU students using public parking
Protests were held outside a home in Austin over the weekend after a viral video showed a White homeowner involved in a parking dispute with a Huston-Tillotson University student. The incident happened in a historically Black neighborhood, and Huston-Tillotson University is an HBCU. The student, who goes by the name of Bri, recorded the confrontation...
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With 1 day left, volunteers gather signatures to close Austin schools, prevent district takeover
The clock is ticking for a majority of parents of Burnet and Webb middle schools to sign a petition to close those campuses and help prevent a takeover of the entire Austin Independent School District. Volunteers gathered outside of Burnet Middle School Tuesday and Wednesday morning to inform parents about...
fourpointsnews.com
11 Vipers are National Merit Semifinalists
Vandegrift High School congratulates 11 National Merit Semifinalists on earning this prestigious and highly selective academic distinction. These students scored in the top 1% of students nationwide on the PSAT/NMSQT, placing them among the highest-achieving students in the country. “We are incredibly proud of these students and the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence that earned them this recognition,” shared Heidi Kalla, Vandegrift dean of instruction. “We wish our National Merit Semifinalists the very best as they continue through the selection process toward becoming Finalists!” These Vipers are now in the running to become National Merit Finalists and will be considered for National Merit Scholarships.
jouster.blog
Thursday, October 15, 2026 – The Takeover
Petition Deadline Arrives for Burnet and Webb Families as Austin ISD Faces Possible State Intervention. Parents and volunteers made a last push this week to collect signatures on a petition that could give Austin ISD another path forward, with the deadline to sign arriving today. On Wednesday afternoon, volunteers set...
culturemap.com
UT Austin ranks among Texas' 10 best universities for 2027
With early application season in full swing, two local universities are racking up new accolades on a new list of the 10 best Texas colleges for 2027. The University of Texas at Austin ranked as the No. 3 best Texas university in WalletHub's annual "College & University Rankings" report, showing Austin students don't have to travel out of state to earn a top-notch degree.
KXAN
Del Valle ISD superintendent steps down for Houston education job
Two years after starting his job as Del Valle ISD's Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Gutierrez has decided to step down for a Houston education job. His final day as superintendent will be on Nov. 6, according to a press release from Del Valle.
The Texas Tribune
Taxpayers pay the price when Texas education department takes over school districts
Austin Current is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin government, education and community. Sign up for the Current’s free newsletter here. As Austin ISD braces for state intervention, a critical question about the possible future of the cash-strapped district remains unanswered: How...
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Huston-Tillotson parking dispute video sparks protests outside Austin home
A parking dispute video near Huston-Tillotson University in East Austin has gone viral. A couple who lives along E 9th Street were seen telling people not to park in front of their home. They were also seen making comments about the univeristy. Since the video was posted, it has led...
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Thursday Deadline Nears for Petitions to Close Two Austin ISD Schools
Parents at two Austin ISD middle schools have until Thursday, Oct. 15, to submit petitions requesting the closure of their campuses in an effort to prevent a potential state takeover of the district. The petitions involve Burnet and Webb middle schools, which have received five consecutive failing state accountability ratings....