North Austin News

These former North Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

Week ending Jan. 13: Williamson County home sales

There were 40 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

There were 1,148 Black students enrolled in Hays County schools in 2021-22 school year

In Hays County schools, 2.8% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 2.3% of Thrall ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

African American students made up 2.3% of Thrall ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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North Austin News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the North Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Travis County home sales during week ending Jan. 13

There were 80 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Austin Activates Cold Weather Shelters on Saturday, Jan. 20

The City of Austin has announced the activation of cold weather shelters on Saturday, Jan. 20, in response to the forecasted drop in temperatures. The decision to open these shelters is made by the Homeless Strategy Office, which considers the National Weather Service projections for the Camp Mabry Location.According to the Homeless Strategy Office, the cold weather shelters will be activated if the forecast predicts temperatures of 32 degrees or colder overnight, 35 degrees or colder overnight with precipitation, or 35 degrees or colder overnight with wind chill of 32 or...

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 7.3% of Erath County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

There were 936 Black students enrolled in Erath County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Analysis: 3 of 26 students at Chaparral Star Academy not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 26 students at Chaparral Star Academy in Austin, three (11.5%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Travis County home prices fall in December 2023 compared to December 2022

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Travis County fell by $4,119 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 10.6%.

McCaul Speaks to Families of Victims of Secretary Mayorkas' Dereliction of Duty, Hears Heartbreaking Stories

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) addressed witnesses at the committee’s second impeachment hearing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The hearing, titled "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis," provided an opportunity for McCaul to hear the stories of victims' families and shed light on Mayorkas' alleged dereliction of duty.During the hearing, McCaul expressed his belief that Mayorkas has violated his oath and the public trust. He emphasized the importance of hearing the...

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 5.6% of Orenda Charter School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

Orenda Charter School District had 106 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

City of Austin Activates Cold Weather Shelters on Friday, Jan. 19

The City of Austin has announced the activation of overnight cold weather shelters on Friday, Jan. 19. Individuals in need of shelter can register between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center (OTC), located at 505 Barton Springs Road.To ensure that the information reaches as many people as possible, the City has shared its plans with community partners who work directly with Austin's unsheltered population. Additionally, unsheltered individuals who are registered with the City's text alert system received information via text message.The decision to activate the cold...

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 7.6% of Bexar County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Bexar County schools, 7.6% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

2020-21 School Year: 16.7% of the 36 students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander not on "college track"

Of the 36 students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander in Lewisville, six (16.7%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 7% of Jarrell ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

African American students made up 7% of Jarrell ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

APD Detectives Search for Suspect in Indecency with a Child Case