Longhorn band expected to perform "The Eyes of Texas"
In a letter, Dean Douglas Dempster said that when the band performs, it will be expected to perform the song that has been at the center of controversy for quite some time due to its racial ties.
Flu shots available for Texas State students, faculty and staff
The Student Health Center has established flu shot outreach centers in San Marcos and Round Rock for all students, faculty, and staff, says the university.
TEA's COVID-19 breakdown by school district abruptly taken down
The state's website tracks the COVID-19 numbers in Texas schools. An Excel file posted Thursday showed the case breakdown by district before it was later removed.
Georgetown ISD to host virtual future readiness events
All Georgetown ISD middle and high school students and their parents are encouraged to participate in this week-long event.
FOX 7 Discussion: More Texas teachers considering retirement
TexasAFT president Zeph Capo talks with Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin about how more Texas teachers are considering retirement options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington high school student kicked out of Zoom class over pro-Trump flag, parents claim
A Washington state high school student was allegedly kicked out of a Zoom class for displaying a pro-Trump flag on the wall despite warnings from the teacher to take it down, according to a Tuesday report.
Killeen student named a Student Hero for outstanding volunteer service
A Killeen ISD student is one of the 15 Student Heroes being honored for outstanding volunteer service across the state.
Killeen ISD receives state approval on asynchronous learning plan
The TEA approved Killeen ISD's plan to provide asynchronous virtual learning for students who request it during the 2020-2021 school year.
State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students as 'favors' to donors and friends
The California State Auditor also found in the audit released Tuesday that campus staff falsely designated 22 of the applicants as student-athlete recruits because of donations from or as favors to well-connected families.
Contract tracing project offering job opportunities for TXST students
Texas State University is recruiting 200 contact tracers for the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Health Trace initiative.
Monday last day for Austin ISD parents to choose learning mode
At any point throughout the year, Austin ISD families can request to change the method of learning they have selected for their students.
Hooters offers free wings to 5th grader told to remove mask in class
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Florida parents reportedly smoking weed, drinking during kids' remote classes
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
Austin-area schools release COVID-19 report cards
Leander and Round Rock ISDs are reporting positive cases of COVID-19 on their campuses for both students and staff.
Texas A&M updates on-campus gathering policies
In the update, gathering size limitations have been changed, but the university says everyone on campus — indoors and out — are required to comply with the campus face-covering policy.
Baylor vs. Houston game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
Saturday’s football game between Baylor and Houston was postponed less than 24 hours before kickoff due to COVID-19 concerns on the Bears team.
Trump calls for 'patriotic education,' renounces teaching materials on slavery as 'a form of child abuse'
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Cameras catch Leander ISD students stealing Black Lives Matter signs
Members of the Cedar Park High School dance team say some of the students involved are on the team and they want the school to kick them and the other students involved out of their extracurricular activities.