Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chance
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.
Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels
A report from Department of Family and Protective Services watchdogs paints a picture of a roughshod safety-net system that is unprepared to protect its youthful charges from predators and unable to keep them from endangering themselves.
Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations
Grant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.
Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows
Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demand
School closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.
How Texasโ abortion laws turned a heartbreaking fetal diagnosis into a cross-country journey
โIt was just a matter of time before the baby died, or maybe Iโd have to go through the trauma of carrying to term knowing I wasnโt bringing a baby home,โ said 27-year-old Lauren Hall. โI couldnโt do that.โ
At one last reunion, veterans of La Raza Unida political movement pass along their torch
Born from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power and briefly formed the stateโs third political party. Although the organization is long gone, its imprint on the state is unmistakable.
Texas hospitals are putting pregnant patients at risk by denying care out of fear of abortion laws, medical group says
Medical professionals across the state have expressed confusion over what care they can provide amid Texasโ abortion ban, leading to some patients allegedly receiving delayed care or being turned away.
A year after the electric grid failed, Texas focuses on reliability, not climate change
Transitioning sources of electricity to cleaner fuels is one of the best tools humanity has to fight climate change โ which brings severe weather that taxes the grid. But a year after the winter storm, Texas leaders arenโt talking about decarbonizing.
How a Texas songbird and its endangered status became the center of a fight over the Hill Country
Scientists say a study that estimated far more golden-cheeked warblers in Texas than previously thought has been attacked and taken out of context as the state and federal government battle over the birdโs endangered status.
โThey are us. Thereโs no distinctionโ: Terror of synagogue standoff is no isolated incident to Texas Jewish leaders
News of Congregation Beth Israel hostages' safe escape is met with intense relief, but communities feel pain and fear over the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks and incidents in Texas and beyond.
In fast-growing Central Texas, redistricting sparks political reshuffling in upcoming statehouse and congressional races
The fast-growing region likely will see a considerable number of new state and federal lawmakers after the 2022 election. And in many cases, they will be representing districts whose boundaries have significantly shifted.
Republicans say Texasโ new political maps are โrace blind.โ To some voters of color, that translates as political invisibility.
With partisan fervor, Republicans drew new maps for Congress and the Legislature that dilute the power of voters of color. Now the lawsuits begin, as groups that feel marginalized battle for representation in the halls of power.
From free tuition to concert tickets, Texas colleges lure students and employees to get vaccinated
Texas public universities forbidden from mandating vaccines are trying to entice students and faculty to get the shot. Those moves come as more people ages 18 to 29 years old in Texas are being hospitalized with the virus.
When Texas ended its mask mandate, the event cancellations started โ and the losses are adding up
At least four organizations canceled conferences or conventions in Austin citing health concerns after Texas ended its statewide mask mandate earlier this month. โIt was groups that were not comfortable returning to a fully-opened economy where there was no mask mandate in place.โGov. Greg Abbott ended the statewide mask mandate and capacity limits on business on March 10, pointing toward fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases in the state. However, he said three of them โhad relationships in the medical fieldโ and were concerned with โthe message that medical groups might be sendingโ if they held events in Texas. And you can see that clearly with the cancellation of these conferences.โEven after Texas ended its mask mandate, Austin and Travis County have continued to require masks.
Cat Parks paves own path as Texas GOP vice chair under bombastic Allen West
Cat Parks, Republican Party of Texas vice chair, stood for the Pledge of Allegiance last month before speaking to The Woodlands Republican Womenโs Club. Now Parks is turning heads again as she paves her own path at the state party under Allen West, the bombastic former Florida congressman who has alienated some fellow Republicans with his sharp-elbowed leadership as chair. We should be the big-tent party,โ says Republican Party of Texas vice chair Cat Parks. She likes to say her first Republican meeting in Texas was in 2017 โ and it was the one where she was appointed county chair. If they are Republicans, we need them.โAdOne of Parksโ early supporters for vice chair was David Covey, the Orange County GOP chair whom she met through the Texas Republican County Chairmenโs Association.
Texasโ COVID-19 vaccinations begin to rebound after plunging during last weekโs winter storm
Nationwide, some 6 million vaccine doses were unable to reach their destinations due to delayed shipments, treacherous roads, and utility outages created by the winter storm. Among them were 450,000 doses earmarked for Texas โ where the vaccine rate plummeted last week due to the storm. On Monday, Zabel โ and thousands of others whose vaccinations were delayed last week โ finally got his injection as Texasโ vaccination effort began to rebound. In a week in which officials hoped to reach 1 million doses administered, providers were only able to administer just under 152,000, according to DSHS reports. AdReporting for last weekโs doses may lag due to reporting problems providers had while dealing with the effects of the storm on equipment, staff and overall operations.
โFar too burdensomeโ: Abbott pivots to recovery efforts as winter storm exits Texas
AUSTIN, Texas โ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday prioritized the restoration of water and power to thousands of Texas homes still left dry and cold after this weekโs winter storm. โThis past week has been an enormous challenge, maybe unlike any challenge that youโve ever dealt with before,โ Abbott said. โIt has been far too burdensome for the lives of all those affected.โAbbott said about 165,000 homes are still without power, mostly in Central Texas. Abbott said he has also requested an emergency declaration from the federal Department of Agriculture to help farmers impacted by the storm.
Texas power outages: More people could lose electricity, heat as crisis persists
Several neighborhoods lost power due to a winter storm that hit the state. โI cannot do this.โOfficials with the state's energy grid operator said it is still struggling with balancing supply and demand to the Texas power grid โ and could not project when long-lasting outages would end. โ Texas Tribune StaffPower grid operator underestimated peak demand during an extreme winter event[5 a.m.] Texas largely relies on natural gas โ especially during times of high demand โ to power the state. From pumping it out of the ground to the plants in city centers, experts say natural gas infrastructure was unprepared for the plunging temperatures brought by the winter storm. โ Erin DouglasFrozen wind turbines aren't the main culprit for Texas' power outages[5 a.m.] Frozen wind turbines in Texas caused some conservative politicians to declare that the state was relying too much on renewable energy.
Massive winter storm prompts disaster declaration and could stress Texas electricity grid
Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Friday afternoon for every county in Texas as a massive winter storm threatens to wreck havoc on the stateโs electricity grid, power lines and roads. The stateโs power grid could see record-setting winter electricity demand from Texans trying to keep warm this weekend. That means the capacity of Texasโ power grid, most of which is run by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, will be put to the test. But the Texas electricity market is set up for summer electricity demand. โTexans are used to having our normal mild winter weather โ one day below freezing, maybe a dusting of snow, some ice.
Abbott in State of the State address: Texas on โcomebackโ from pandemic
โOur comeback is already materializing,โ Abbott said. โTexans are returning to work. There was no mention of direct relief for Texans put of work but a demand for legislation that would protect businesses from pandemic-related lawsuits. Abbott formed a task force on domestic terrorism and extremism following the attack but did not mention the shooting during his address Monday night. You can watch a replay of Abbottโs speech and the Democratic response below:
Where parents and students in Texas can turn for help with mental health concerns
How can I find a Texas mental health provider? Texas contracts with nearly 40 regional mental and behavioral health authorities that deliver and coordinate affordable mental health services in their communities. School districts should also provide special education accommodations for children experiencing mental health challenges that interfere with their academic progress. Mental Health America provides information on how to find support groups, including online communities, for mental health recovery. The Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative has mental health resource pages specifically for young people and their families.
Let it snow! Texans post striking pics, videos as snow blankets parts of Texas
pic.twitter.com/NjNUMcYbQo โ Luke Jordan (@LukeJordanEAVI) January 10, 2021We are enjoying our first snow day here! pic.twitter.com/NOQhIiSYOd โ Tamra S (@tamra_snell) January 10, 2021The kids saw snow today for the first time in years and made a Texas sized snowman. (Not โeverythingโ is bigger here, after all) pic.twitter.com/7Cn3ORdXZ2 โ Moving & Baking (@movingandbaking) January 10, 2021Acie is LOVING her snow day in Austin, TX!!!! #snow #SundayMorning #dogsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/lBr3Q9ul6b โ Shin FireyPaperMario (@FireyPaperMario) January 10, 2021Snow day in Texas ๐ฅถโ๏ธโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/LZMTbMmYQf โ Mav And (@mommy_mav) January 10, 2021Akin to seeing a unicorn in Central Texas. Just a few inches of snow but weโll take it in West Texas!
Wine Club Wednesday: Try these 3 Texas wines
Sommelier Sean Beck of H-Town restaurant group is back with us again, and this time heโs hand picked 3 Texas wines for us to taste. Doc is recognized as one of the founding fathers of modern Texas wine. 3) Red: The Grower Project โThe Sourceโ 2017 Sangiovese, Estimated Retail : $20A collaboration of wine professionals working with Texas growers to create limited production, single vineyard wines that show case Texas flavor and terroir. They are big proponents of sustainable farming and labor practices in the Texas wine industry. You can buy these 3 Texas wines for $49 at Backstreet Cafe just ask for the โHouston Life Trioโ or you can email Sean@Htownrestaurantgroup.com
VYPE High School Spotlight: Austin Playoff Predictions/Recap + Koch Talks Houston Headliners & More
VYPE High School Spotlight airs on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m on Talk 1370 AM and Majic 95.5 HD2 in the Austin area and Central Texas, and anywhere in the world on https://talk1370.radio.com/shows/vype-high-school-spotlight and the RADIO.COM app. On the first segment, VYPE Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country editor/reporter Thomas Bingham recapped the bi-district round of the UIL 6A Division I, UIL 6A Division II, UIL 5A Division I and UIL 5A Division II postseasons. In segment two, Thomas talked to VYPE Houston editor Joshua Koch. -----2020 VYPE Austin UIL 4A Postseason Football Rankings:#1 Wimberley (12-4)#2 Austin LBJ Early College (9-3)#3 Salado (11-2)#4 Lampasas (9-1)#5 Giddings (8-4)#6 Smithville (5-6)#7 Burnet (5-6)#8 Fredericksburg (5-5)#9 Manor New Technology (3-4)#10 Gatesville (4-6)For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
VYPE High School Spotlight: VYPE Austin UIL Football Rankings, Playoff Predictions & Silent Night
VYPE High School Spotlight airs on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m on Talk 1370 AM and Majic 95.5 HD2 in the Austin area and Central Texas, and anywhere in the world on https://talk1370.radio.com/shows/vype-high-school-spotlight and the RADIO.COM app. On the first segment, VYPE Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country editor/reporter Thomas Bingham updated the VYPE Austin UIL 5A Division II, UIL 5A Division I and UIL 6A football rankings after the recently completed regular season and before the postseason begins for those classifications. In addition, they look ahead to the high school lacrosse season, new alignments for Southwest Preparatory Conference lacrosse and Texas High School Lacrosse League, and more. In the second half of the show, the host discusses unique area UIL 6A and UIL 5A football playoff qualifications, recaps the regional final round of the small school playoffs, shares schedules for UIL 6A and UIL 5A bi-district playoff matchups, UIL 4A, UIL 3A and UIL 2A state semifinals and the UIL 1A Division II state title game, and makes predictions for the football weekend ahead. Fell out: Austin High: 5-3 (Previous: #10)VYPE Austin UIL 5A Division I Football Rankings:#1 Cedar Park: 8-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Georgetown: 7-1 (Previous: #2)#3 Dripping Springs: 8-3 (Previous: #3)#4 Pflugerville Hendrickson: 6-2 (Previous: #4)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
How to help -- and find help -- as the coronavirus surges in Texas during the holiday season
The organization is also asking for donations here, as the number of families seeking assistance from Texas food banks has doubled since March. Or they can visit the Texas Health and Human Services Commissionโs website to learn more about health services like low-cost or free health coverage for children, health programs for low-income families and services for Texas women. Texas Housers provides low-income housing information services, and the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation has affordable housing programs to help people find homes. Check out these helpful guides on how to get help:Central Texas: How to get help (and help) in Austin during the coronavirus pandemic, via KUTEast Texas: Need financial assistance for the holidays?, via CBS19West Texas: West Texas Food Bank prepares for 2020 holiday demand, via Newswest 9West Texas: Resources for West Texas and S.E. Disclosure: Comcast, El Paso Times, Facebook, Feeding Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of Community Health Centers and Texas Monthly have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
VYPE's Austin Volleyball Crystal Ball
Who can get to the UIL state final four from Central Texas? 1 Lake Travis is the only remaining undefeated UIL volleyball team in the Austin area. 3 Pflugerville Hendrickson produced one of the Austin area's best second half finishes in the 2020 high school volleyball regular season. 4 Austin High won its last five regular season games to set its 17-3 record before the postseason. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
Basketball's Back: VYPE Austin Private School Girls Basketball Preview
The 2020 VYPE Austin high school girls basketball season preview continues with area TAPPS and SPC team breakdowns. Check them out below and stay tuned for more area preseason coverage in the coming days. The Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School Highlanders missed the SPC tournament in the 2019-2020 campaign, but can bounce back with five returning starters, all-SPC talent Scout Swanson and fellow notable contributors Ella Townsend and Melina Ruelas. Other Private School Teams to Watch: Texas School for the Deaf, Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Regents School of Austin, Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal School and Hill Country Christian School of AustinFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
UIL 4A State Semifinal Volleyball Preview: Wimberley To Battle Bellville
The Wimberley Lady Texans (29-4) will battle the Bellville Brahmas (26-3) in Tuesday's UIL 4A state semifinal volleyball match in Cuero, Texas. Check out three keys to a Lady Texans' victory. 1: Lean On Your Balanced AttackThere's a reason why Wimberley has advanced to the 2020 UIL 4A state final four. The Lady Texans recorded nine trips to the UIL state volleyball final four in the 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 seasons and won six state championships during that time. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX and @VYPESATX Instagram and @VYPEATX and @VYPESATX Twitter) on social media.
VYPE High School Spotlight(11/15): Lockhart's Lambert, Area Round Playoff Preview & Austin Rankings
VYPE High School Spotlight airs on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m on Talk 1370 AM and Majic 95.5 HD2 in the Austin area and Central Texas, and anywhere in the world on https://talk1370.radio.com/shows/vype-high-school-spotlight and the RADIO.COM app. On the first segment, VYPE Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country editor/reporter Thomas Bingham recapped the latest week of area UIL football. In segment two, Thomas interviewed Lockhart head volleyball coach Terry Lambert. For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
Central Texas teacher accused of shooting teenage son dead
WACO, Texas โ A Central Texas schoolteacher is jailed under a murder charge in the fatal shooting of her teenage son as she was driving him to his first day at a new school. Sarah Elizabeth Hunt, 39, remained Wednesday in McLennan County Jail in Waco under a $500,000 bond, charged with murdering her 17-year-old son Garrett Hunt. They also found a .40-caliber handgun, a .40-caliber magazine and cartridges on the floorboard and on the ground outside the vehicle, McNamara said. He never had a chance," McNamara told KWTX-TV in Waco. The Hunt family had just moved to the Waco area and Hunt was thought to be taking her son to Riesel High School to enroll.
Democrats didnโt get a blue wave, but some of the fastest-growing suburbs in Texas are still moving to the left
Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribuneAlthough they didnโt get the blue wave they expected, Democrats narrowed the gap with Republicans in five of the most competitive and populous suburban counties in Texas. Meanwhile, Democrats won over many voters like 28-year-old Rachel Copeland, who said she voted for Libertarian Gary Johnson in 2016. Not all suburban counties became as competitive as Tarrant. โI think we need to rethink how we talk about the blue wave,โ said Brandon Rottinghaus, political science professor at the University of Houston. Itโs certainly changing, we saw it with how close Beto came in 2016, and the demographics have changed drastically,โ Cross said.
VYPE High School Spotlight (11/8): St. Andrew's McCrary, Austin Bi-District Preview & Area Rankings
On the first segment, VYPE Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country editor/reporter Thomas Bingham recapped the latest week of area UIL football. In segment two, Thomas interviewed Southwest Preparatory Conference President of the Athletic Directors and Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School Athletic Director and Upper School Boys Basketball Coach Jeff McCrary. They discuss the return of Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School athletics, the partnership with Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal School that produced the Austin Saints football program, the outlook for the 2020-2021 Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School varsity boys basketball team, and more. For more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
Basketball's Back: VYPE's UIL 12-6A Girls Basketball District Breakdown
The 2020 VYPE Austin high school girls basketball season preview tips off with the area's UIL 12-6A district breakdown. UIL 12-6A Girls Basketball PreviewHarker Heights won 32 games and advanced to the UIL 6A Region II Quarterfinal during the 2019-2020 Texas high school girls basketball season and will remain a district favorite and deep playoff contender in the 2020-2021 campaign. The Knights will stay on track because of all-region player and district MVP Sierra Brooks, first-team all-district honorees Emri Lovell and Angelique Morgan and second-team all-district athlete Empress Roberts. And don't ignore battle-tested Bryan, who faced tough Bridgeland, Cypress and Tomball district opponents during the last two seasons. For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
Texas Republicans fighting off Democrats in battleground congressional races
Texas Democrats are hoping to flip several congressional seats held by Republicans on Election Day. At least five Republican incumbents whom Democrats targeted cruised to reelection, according to races called by Decision Desk HQ. Similarly, U.S. Rep. Van Taylor, R-Plano, also held off a challenge from Democrat Lulu Seikaly in Collin County's 3rd Congressional District. Three new members-elect in safe Republican seats also won their races, according to Decision Desk HQ. In the 4th Congressional District that covers the northeastern part of the state, State Sen. Pat Fallon will replace John Ratcliffe, who is now director of National Intelligence.
VYPE Austin UIL & TAPPS Football Rankings (11/2)
The 2020 VYPE Austin high school football season coverage continues with updated area rankings for the following classifications: UIL 6A, 5A and 4A and TAPPS 11-Man and Six-Man. VYPE first releases its updated rankings on its weekly radio show, VYPE High School Spotlight. VYPE Austin UIL 6A Football Rankings:#1 Westlake: 5-0 (Previous: #2)#2 Lake Travis: 4-0 (Previous: #1)#3 Killeen Shoemaker: 5-0 (Previous: #3)#4 Austin Vandegrift: 4-1 (Previous: #4)#5 Temple: 5-1 (Previous: #5)#6 Cedar Park Vista Ridge: 5-1 (Previous: #6)#7 Round Rock: 3-2 (Previous: #9)#8 Austin High: 4-1 (Previous: NR)#9 Harker Heights: 3-3 (Previous: #8)#10 Hays: 3-3 (Previous: #7)Fell out: Round Rock Cedar Ridge: 2-3 (Previous: #10)VYPE Austin UIL 5A Division I Football Rankings:#1 Cedar Park: 5-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Dripping Springs: 4-1 (Previous: #2)#3 Georgetown: 4-1 (Previous: #3)#4 Pflugerville: 4-1 (Previous: #4)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. #6 Burnet: 5-4 (Previous: #6)#7 Fredericksburg: 5-4 (Previous: #8)#8 Smithville: 4-5 (Previous: #9)#9 La Grange: 4-5 (Previous: #7)#10 Manor New Technology: 2-3 (Previous: #10)VYPE Austin TAPPS 11-Man Football Rankings:#1 Regents School of Austin: 6-0 (Previous: #1)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
VYPE Austin UIL & TAPPS Football Rankings (10/28)
The 2020 VYPE Austin high school football season coverage continues with updated area rankings for the following classifications: UIL 6A, 5A and 4A and TAPPS 11-Man and Six-Man. VYPE first releases its updated rankings on its weekly radio show, VYPE High School Spotlight. VYPE Austin UIL 4A Football Rankings:#1 Lampasas: 6-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Salado: 8-1 (Previous: #3)#3 Wimberley: 7-2 (Previous: #2)#4 Giddings: 6-2 (Previous: #5)#5 Austin LBJ Early College: 3-2 (Previous: #4)#6 Burnet: 5-3 (Previous: #6)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. #7 La Grange: 4-4 (Previous: #8)#8 Fredericksburg: 4-4 (Previous: #7)#9 Smithville: 3-5 (Previous: #9)#10 Manor New Technology: 2-3 (Previous: NR)Fell out: Gatesville: 2-5 (Previous: #10)VYPE Austin TAPPS 11-Man Football Rankings:#1 Regents School of Austin: 5-0 (Previous: #1)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program.
VYPE Austin UIL & TAPPS Football Rankings (10/21)
The 2020 VYPE Austin high school football season coverage continues with updated area rankings for the following classifications: UIL 6A, 5A and 4A and TAPPS 11-Man. VYPE first releases its updated rankings on its weekly radio show, VYPE High School Spotlight. VYPE Austin UIL 6A Football Rankings:#1 Lake Travis: 3-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Westlake: 4-0 (Previous: #2)#3 Killeen Shoemaker: 3-0 (Previous: #4)#4 Austin Vandegrift: 2-1 (Previous: #6)#5 Temple: 3-1 (Previous: #5)#6 Cedar Park Vista Ridge: 3-1 (Previous: #3)#7 Hutto: 2-1 (Previous: #7)#8 Austin High: 3-0 (Previous: NR)#9 Round Rock Cedar Ridge: 2-1 (Previous: #10)#10 Hays: 2-2 (Previous: #8)Fell out: Harker Heights: 2-2 (Previous: #9)VYPE Austin UIL 5A Division I Football Rankings:#1 Cedar Park: 4-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Dripping Springs: 2-1 (Previous: #2)#3 Georgetown: 3-1 (Previous: #5)#4 Pflugerville: 3-1 (Previous: #3)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. #5 Pflugerville Hendrickson: 2-1 (Previous: #4)VYPE Austin UIL 5A Division II Football Rankings:#1 Liberty Hill: 4-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Marble Falls: 3-0 (Previous: #2)#3 Leander Rouse: 3-1 (Previous: #3)#4 Leander Glenn: 2-2 (Previous: NR)#5 Austin Northeast Early College: 1-1 (Previous: #4)Fell out: Georgetown East View: 1-3 (Previous: #5)VYPE Austin UIL 4A Football Rankings:#1 Lampasas: 5-0 (Previous: #1)#2 Wimberley: 7-1 (Previous: #2)#3 Salado: 7-1 (Previous: #3)#4 Austin LBJ Early College: 3-1 (Previous: #4)Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier. #2 Central Texas Christian School: 3-1 (Previous: #3)#3 Austin St. Michael's Catholic Academy: 3-1 (Previous: #4)#4 Brentwood Christian School: 3-1 (Previous: #2)#5 Austin St. Dominic Savio Catholic: 1-2 (Previous: #5)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media.
Some Texas school districts are requiring in-person instruction again, leaving parents scrambling for options
Kasey Evans opted to home-school her children โ Hunter Vandeberghe, 7, Bella Evans, 3, and Michael Evans, 3 โ when their school district's remote learning option went away. For most families afraid of returning, school districts provided three options: home school, switch districts or enroll in an online school. So far the school districts to make the change are smaller and some serve more rural populations. She asked for the same exemption from in-person school for her high school-aged son, fearing he could expose his siblings. โIf I had known that the school district was gonna do this, I never would have enrolled them this year,โ Willgren said.