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Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
Over 50 graduates from Austin High School in Texas have reunited at Westminster Senior Living, turning their retirement years into an extended class reunion. They're proving that high school friendships can last a lifetime, and that growing old with friends makes everything better.
Austin just became one of two Texas cities offering microloans up to $15,000 with zero interest, no fees, and no credit check required. The new Kiva Hub opens doors for local entrepreneurs who've been locked out of traditional funding. ##
Michael and Susan Dell just pledged $750 million to build a cutting-edge medical center at the University of Texas at Austin, complete with AI-powered care and a cancer center. It's one of the largest gifts ever to an American public university.
Michael and Susan Dell just became the first billion-dollar donors in University of Texas at Austin history. Their gift will create a brand new medical center and research campus that combines AI, computing power, and patient care in ways never done before.
The University of Texas men's tennis team swept South Florida 4-0 to claim the ITA Regional championship, earning their eighth consecutive trip to the national indoor championships. Three freshmen helped seal the dominant victory in front of their home crowd.
When a brutal January freeze hit Central Texas, volunteers and shelters rescued over 200 animals from the cold. Now, as temperatures rise, an army of foster families is giving these survivors a second chance at life.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
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A Boston terrier named Neville is fighting for his life after two rattlesnake bites left him critically injured. Austin Pets Alive! stepped in when his family couldn't afford treatment, and the pup is slowly recovering with round-the-clock care.
Tesla just expanded its driverless taxi service to cover the entire Austin metro area, more than doubling its reach to include suburbs and the airport. While the service faces growing pains, it marks another step forward in bringing autonomous vehicles to everyday travelers.
Michael and Susan Dell just gave $750 million to build a cutting-edge hospital and research campus at UT Austin, marking one of the largest university donations in U.S. history. The new UT Dell Medical Center will combine advanced AI technology with world-class healthcare starting in 2030.
After a decade of complaints about discolored tap water, University of Texas researchers finally cracked the case for Austin's Colony residents. The good news: they found the problem and practical solutions.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
University of Texas freshman Anthony Pack Jr. made postseason history by hitting three home runs in a single game, leading the Longhorns to a dominant 19-1 victory over Holy Cross in the NCAA Austin Regional. The team matched their largest-ever postseason margin of victory while setting multiple offensive records.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Seventy-five future pharmacists gathered with loved ones to celebrate academic excellence at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy's annual recognition ceremony. The March event honored students who balanced rigorous coursework with a commitment to serving their future patients and communities.
A great horned owlet thought dead in its nest has found a second chance with Eddison, a surrogate owl who's teaching it wild survival skills. The rescue happened after staff spotted movement in Athena's nest at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
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