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Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI...

Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.
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Texas Refusing to Quit on USC Trojan’s Five-Star Recruit

The USC Trojans received assurance from prized five-star recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson that he's staying, but the Texas Longhorns are reportedly still pushing for a flip.
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flood and Flash Flood Warnings Across Large Parts of Texas Including...

AUSTIN, TX — Round after round of heavy rain pushed large parts of Texas into flood and flash flood warnings Sunday. The National Weather Service said dangerous conditions were spreading across cities, suburbs and rural areas. South-Central Texas took the brunt of it, with warnings covering major population centers...
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Searing Heat Waves Refuel Texas Prison AC Lawsuits

July 13, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — As July temperatures consistently push past 100°F across the state, pressure is mounting on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) regarding conditions inside its facilities. The annual return of dangerous summer temperatures has thrust the state’s prison system back into legal
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State data: Bexar County tied for most confirmed rabies cases in Texas

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. According to surveillance maps, updated on July 6 and released this week by the Texas Department of State Health Services, both Bexar and Travis counties are in the state's highest case category, reporting bet
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Private preschool more accessible with Texas education funds

TEXAS — More than 100,000 Texas students have been awarded funding through the state’s voucher program, Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), also known as an Education Savings Account. As of June, nearly 11,000 preschoolers have received awards for the 2026-27 school year. It’s the grade level with the most student
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Austin Fire Department responds to smoke coming from roof of S Austin business

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department stated Sunday evening that they were responding to a business under construction in South Austin that reportedly had smoke coming from the roof. The business is located at 801 E William Cannon Dr., and people were encouraged to avoid the 800 block...
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NTSB preliminary report reveals both engines ‘flamed out’ in plane crash that killed Austin...

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the plane crash in Laredo that killed an Austin tech entrepreneur mid-June.
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SHUTTO Logistics joins Trailways platform, expanding intercity travel across Texas network

NEW YORK — SHUTTO Logistics has joined the Trailways booking platform, giving travelers access to the Texas-based carrier’s shuttle service between Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston while expanding connections across the Trailways network. The partnership allows customers to book SHUTTO-operated routes through T
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‘Unusual vibration’ felt before plane crash that killed Austin tech leader Joshua Baer, NTSB...

New details have emerged about the June 16 plane crash in Laredo that killed Austin tech entrepreneur Joshua Baer. A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board details how pilots noticed early in the flight that there was an "unusual vibration." "It sounds like a fan is on ......

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