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Longhorns Lights Launches in New Location - Reporting Texas

By Emily TrevinoReporting TexasThe Longhorn lights are now shining bright, but this year on the South Lawn instead of Guadalupe Street. 
Students and attendees were treated to doughnuts and hot cocoa while basking in thousands of multicolored lights as members of the University of Texas band, Student Government, football team and faculty kicked off the lighting ceremony. 
“This time of year can be challenging and stressful and so any chance we can get to bring a little bit of holiday warmth and...
Reporting Texas •

East Austin Community Center Provides Help Amid SNAP Benefit Shutdown - Reporting Texas

By Emily Trevino Reporting TexasThe supplemental nutritional assistance program (SNAP) was officially cut off on Nov. 1 after a 35 day government shutdown. Now, over 140,000 central Texans are searching for ways to provide for themselves and are relying on resources to help. 
In East Austin, the Baptist Community Center Mission is providing multiple ways for residents struggling with food insecurity to receive that help. “We’ve been out   talking to people about food drives, about food donations...
Reporting Texas •

Longhorn Share Project Offers New Mental Health Resource For UT Students - Reporting Texas

By Emily TrevinoReporting TexasFor many students at The University of Texas, seeking mental health resources can seem daunting. Long wait times to get an appointment and the stress of talking to a stranger often push students away. The Longhorn SHARE Project is trying to help alleviate some of that stress. 
Students with “SHARE” meet at the UT Tower every Thursday night. Snacks, water, and activities are provided but the main purpose is to help students. 
“Something like this is a bit more comfo...
The Moody College Courier •

Austin ISD Board of Trustees approves turnaround plan for middle schools

By Emily Trevino





After months of pushback from parents and staff, Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing middle schools; Burnet, Webb, and Dobie on June 26. 


“We can 100% do this,” AISD Superintendent Matias Segura said. “I can see this model working.” 


The turnaround plan includes a “district managed restart,” which comprises hiring new teacher and school administrators, Jacob Reach, chief of governmental relations and bo...
The Moody College Courier •

Austin ISD Board of Trustees approves turnaround plan for middle schools 

By Emily Trevino





After months of pushback from parents and staff, Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing middle schools; Burnet, Webb, and Dobie on June 26. 


“We can 100% do this,” AISD Superintendent Matias Segura said. “I can see this model working.” 


The turnaround plan includes a “district managed restart,” which comprises hiring new teacher and school administrators, Jacob Reach, chief of governmental relations and bo...