Texas School Ratings Are More Than a Pass-or-Fail Grade
A straightforward explanation of how Texas calculates A-F school accountability ratings using student achievement, academic growth and the performance of different student groups.
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Author: Shelley Brian
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, August 10, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 Austin County Jail saw multiple bookings as law enforcement made arrests across the county. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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Sixth Annual Back to School Jamboree
More than 50 Austin County students received free haircuts, school supplies and other back-to-school essentials during the 6th Annual Back to School Jamboree at Lety’s Salon in Sealy.
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Austin County 4-H Awards Banquet 2026
Austin County 4-H celebrated members, volunteers, leaders and community supporters during its annual Awards Banquet, recognizing achievements from the county level to national competition.
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East Bernard ISD Athletic Director, Wife Killed in Highway 60 Crash
East Bernard ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, were killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 60 in Wharton County.
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