Jim Forbes leaves a legacy of excellence on and off the court

Legendary Andress High basketball coach Jim Forbes — whose accolades included a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics, more than 600 career wins and a place in UTEP’s Athletic Hall of Fame — died Friday morning.

Girl Power: Austin all-female, air-rifle team headed to regionals

Austin High’s undefeated, all-female air rifle team earned a spot in the regional competition in Anniston, Ala., next month for their shot at competing in the national competition in March.

EPISD Board adopts temporary face mask provision

The EPISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday adopted a temporary provision that sets the expectation for all students, employees and visitors to wear a face mask while on District property but offers an opt-out for those who do not wish to use one.