Austin Council Race Could Hinge on Student Vote

Candidates for District 9 seat court UT voters and hope they turn out.

The Millennial Dollar Question

Reporting Texas takes a look at student debt and unemployment in a three-part series.

For Law Students, a Supply Glut and ‘Exploding Scholarships’

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story misidentified Aric Short as dean of the Texas A&M School of Law. By Rabeea Tahir For Reporting Texas and The Dallas Morning News Law school graduates in Texas face one of the worst job markets in history. Many are saddled with thousands of dollars of debt. They […]

The Millennial Trap: a College Degree, Debt and Lousy Jobs

By Michael Marks and Wes Martin For Reporting Texas and The Dallas Morning News Kamna Tripathi never thought it would be so hard. The 2013 graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown buys groceries with food stamps. She sometimes skips meals so she can cover other expenses. Working more than 70 hours every week at two […]

Health Care Law Displaces Health Service for Austin Musicians

The Affordable Care Act will soon leave many musicians ineligible for HAAM assistance.

State Board Vote Leaves School Districts on Their Own to Create Ethnic Studies Courses

The sticking point is whether cash-strapped districts will be able to pay for the elective classes.

Texas Nonprofits Hunting for More Spanish-Speaking Volunteers

The need for bilingual volunteers is growing as the region’s Hispanic population expands.

Who Will Benefit Most from the SAT’s Proposed Makeover?

Test-prep providers aren’t concerned about the College Board decision to offer free test-prep materials.

For Ukrainian Americans, Events in Eastern Europe are Up-close and Personal

Most Ukrainian Americans in Texas show their support online and through protests and petitions.

Eagle Ford Shale Oil Boom Leaves Poverty In Its Wake

In the midst of Texas’ oil boom, some are still struggling.

In Plano as in New York City, Heroin Is a Killer

Heroin continues to haunt Plano as the drug gains traction across the U.S.

Local Enthusiasm Key to Texas’ Nuclear-Waste Future

The onus is on Texas communities to step forward to host the nation’s most hazardous nuclear waste.

Mentor Program Tries to Put More Latino Male Students on a Path Toward College

Through volunteer mentors, Project MALES seeks to address the shortage of Latino men in college.

Teen E-Cigarette Use Raises Red Flags for Health Authorities

More U.S. teenagers are trying e-cigarettes, which has retailers salivating and health authorities worried.

Peer-tutoring Program Breaks Ground for Burmese Refugees

A San Antonio program helps Burmese English-language learner students pass state-mandated standardized tests by pairing them with high school students.

Challenging Male Rape as Myth

Some universities are countering the social pressures that discourage men from reporting rape.

Cutting-Edge Health Care Approach Gains Momentum at UT

UT officials are hoping to embed integrated health care, including a focus on mental health, into the university’s new medical center.

Texas’ Hungry College Students Get Less Help

About 54,000 Texas college students between ages 18 to 25 receive food stamps.

Libertarians Recruiting More Candidates in Pursuit of Election Success

The Texas Libertarian Party is setting new standards as more candidates run for office.

Data Mapping Unlocks New Approaches to Community Health Issues

A coalition of Central Texas nonprofit health groups is using geographic data to pinpoint hotspots for health problems.