DevelopmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDripping Springs ISD finalizes acquisition of future elementary and middle school site at Headwaters developmentJuly 15, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAll Austin ISD classes to be held online during first 3 weeks of school yearJuly 14, 2020
EducationLake Travis - WestlakeDisease expert discusses ongoing pandemic and nearing school yearJuly 14, 2020
ImpactsSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsSouth Austin private school to permanently close in AugustJuly 13, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDripping Springs ISD parents to opt into either 100% in-person or remote learning option for 2020-21July 13, 2020
EducationSpring - KleinEducation organizations call for STAAR requirements to be waived another yearJuly 10, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDel Valle ISD approves Tesla incentives, paving way for possible Travis County agreementJuly 10, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAustin ISD teachers demand keeping classes online for start of school yearJuly 9, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTexas Education Agency issues guidelines for 2020-21 school yearJuly 8, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsNew U.S. guidelines require exchange students to take in-person classes this fallJuly 7, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownTexas students given access to thousands of books, news articles for summer reading through TEA partnershipJuly 7, 2020
EducationCentral AustinUniversity of Texas custodial services staff member dies from COVID-19July 7, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAustin Community College approves $416.11 million budget for FY 2020-21, defers salary increasesJuly 7, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAustin Community College resumes some in-person classes July 6July 6, 2020
EducationCentral AustinTexas Education Agency: 1 in 10 students have disengaged during the pandemicJuly 1, 2020
EducationLake Houston - Humble - KingwoodStudents to be required to take STAAR test in 2020-21 school yearJuly 1, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinDistricts to offer some in-person classes and more: Most popular news from Central Texas this weekJune 27, 2020
DevelopmentAustinPublic weighs in as Del Valle ISD considers tax incentives for Tesla, a move which could stave off recaptureJune 27, 2020
EducationSugar Land - Missouri CityTexas teachers union: Teachers need spot at the table when developing plans for next school yearJune 24, 2020
BusinessCentral AustinSLAB BBQ reopens, Cedar Park to host pop-up July 4 parades: Community and business news from Central TexasJune 24, 2020
EducationCentral AustinTEA: Districts must offer some in-person classes for 2020-21 school yearJune 23, 2020
EducationLake Travis - WestlakeTexans Asking for Meaningful Student Assessment urges state officials to request testing waiver in light of COVID-19 closuresJune 23, 2020
EducationSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDripping Springs ISD approves FY 2020-21 budget, staff compensation ratesJune 23, 2020
