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UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of Senate Bill 17, which bans initiatives around..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bill Would Rotate UIL Events Out of Austin

Father and son lawmakers call for holding high school state competitions in other areas of the state

"...in many academic, theatrical, and music events – the University Interscholastic League annually holds its championship competitions in the..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The UIL and school districts can do better work curtailing concussions

"...in a confused mission for school districts and the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the two entities most responsible for..."

Dec. 24, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

A painful week for friends of the theatre with the passing of educator and director Gil Sharp and producer, director, and actor Don Phillips, Jr.

"...31. Upon earning a degree from East Texas State University in 1977, the Valdosta, Ga., native came to Austin,..."

April 11, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...not be empty anymore, and an official with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) will make the announcement Humphrey is..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

All Over Creation: Acknowledged Gains

When we honor the living, we all get something out of it

"...to catch a production of Die Fledermaus at the University of Texas some 40 years ago), and you won't..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Nelson Patrick

Remembering Nelson G. Patrick, a man who devoted 70 years of his life to the education of Texas' young musicians

"...there, serving as state director of music for the University Interscholastic League from 1961 to 1984; organizing and directing..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AISD's Stay-Home Stance Doesn't Extend to Sports

Come out and play!

"...The University Interscholastic League, which oversees high school competition in Texas,..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Readies for School, Sports, Elections, and Red Ink

Students go back to class and sports Sept. 8 and more district news

"...and for students who play sports or do other University Interscholastic League activities, things are even more complicated. Some..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The voice of soprano and longtime UT voice teacher Martha Deatherage goes silent, and two Central Texas schools put on a show at the 2003 State UIL One-Act Play Contest.

"...High School on its showing at this year's State University Interscholastic League One-Act Play Contest. The WHS Lone Star..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Anti-Trans Sports Bill Heads to Abbott's Desk

HB 25 makes Texas fifth state to pass legislature targeting trans youth this year

"...or near the time of birth. Currently, Texas' University Interscholastic League determines student-athlete gender based on birth certificates, including..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Soccer Links

A directory of local soccer organizations

"...Adult Soccer Austin Women’s Soccer League Austin Men’s Soccer Association Austin Co-Ed Soccer Association Texas..."

Aug. 1, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Little Athletes, Big Dreams

Austin's youth sports boom is young athletes, big competition – and big money

"...greatest soccer clubs in one of the world's premier leagues, Suhnholz came to the U.S. and played in the..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Bill Crawford

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...bands because it spotlights the historically black college and university marching band tradition, a tradition that sizzles thanks to..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Doing Sports the Craig Way

Mike Butts profiles sports stats man and voice of the Texas Longhorns, broadcaster Craig Way, of KVET's Sports Day and Fox Sports Southwest's High School Extra Live.

"...in organized sports, as an adequate glove but no-power city-league outfielder, only through his freshman year...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Features Feature by Mike Butts

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...that drew officials from state government and the then-new University of Texas, as well as art teachers, students, the..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...sideline monitors, and 20-50 replay cameras, the National Football League routinely bungles the identification and subsequent removal of concussed..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

Countdown to Kickoff

The new Longhorn Network debuts this week ... but good luck finding it

"...With the "all University of Texas, all the time" network launching on Aug...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A New Separate but Equal?

Are private schools really being oppressed by not being allowed in the UIL?

"...of Senate Bill 1943, which would open up the University Interscholastic League to private schools around the state -..."

April 24, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UT's Master Plan Disaster?

So Far, School's New Buildings Receive Low Marks

"...-- for now -- still Speedway. Here at the University of Texas' "geek corner" -- where most of the..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A dozen NEA grants, an Austinite for State Artist, and Austin High takes state

"...Table," a survey of food traditions in Texas Texas State University – San Marcos: $15,000 to support the Texas State..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

"...• The University of Texas at Austin got a mediocre grade on..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...he points to his involvement in activities like Little League sports and to his Democratic Party credentials. He was..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...Following the news that University Interscholastic League events such as the Track & Field..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Bill Would Move UIL State Competitions Away From Austin

Events contribute millions to local economy

"...Lucio III have filed bills that would bar the University Interscholastic League – the governing body for public school..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fighting the Drug War One Urine Sample at a Time

Texas school districts will get a total of just more than $618,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Education to establish andom student drug testing programs

"...passed this spring – SB 8 – requires the University Interscholastic League to lead the charge, and requires all..."

Sept. 4, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors

"...Manor Road, just east of I-35 and the ever-expanding University of Texas campus. The most established anchor tenant is..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Coca-Cola High School

Marketing at Westlake: It's the Deal Thing

"...explains that high schools are simply tracking the big leagues. "If it's happening in the pros and colleges, it's..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...House Bill 25, which bans student-athletes from playing on University Interscholastic League sports teams that don't align with their..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...school sports by forcing K-12 students to play on University Interscholastic League teams corresponding with their gender assigned at..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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