Daranesha Herron

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Daranesha Herron

AUSTIN, Texas — The founder of community event "Jump On It Week" is calling for donations to keep the decades-old event going this year and for years to come. "It gave us something to do as young people, as far as positive youth development," said Bill Wallace, Austin native. Wallace is one of many native Black Austinites who call the Jump On It community event a core memory of their childhood.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Daranesha Herron

AUSTIN, Texas — A coalition of over 120 Texas organizations is calling on state lawmakers to take urgent action to make child care more affordable for families, as tens of thousands remain on lengthy waitlists for financial assistance. The groups recently signed a letter urging the Texas Legislature to prioritize funding for The Texas Workforce Commission's Child Care Scholarship Program.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Daranesha Herron

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department worries manufacturing backlogs and increased costs could force it to use older, less reliable trucks in the future. "These are getting up there in age," said Thayer Smith, assistant chief of operations and logistics for the Austin Fire Department. Smith said AFD's reserve fleet is getting older than he would like. "Right now, we are probably close to the max on most of our reserve fleet," said Smith. "They're anywhere between that 12- and 15-year mark.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Daranesha Herron

AUSTIN, Texas — Fired-up parents are not happy with Austin ISD's plan to improve test scores at Webb Middle School. Webb is one of three middle schools that district leaders need to turn around, or risk the state taking action. Anger, frustration and confusion filled the gym at Webb Middle School’s meeting with Austin ISD leaders on Monday night. It was a packed house of teachers, parents and students asking questions about why so many changes have to be made.

1 month ago | kvue.com | Daranesha Herron

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — On Monday, former Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell was sworn in as the Williamson County judge. For the past six years, Snell worked as the district superintendent. Friday was his last day. "It's a leap," said Snell. "I consider I left the greatest job in the state as superintendent to take on this role as a judge. It's a fantastic community and fantastic school district. We did a lot of amazing things."  Snell took a pay cut to enter his new role.