College Football Week 2: Big tests on deck for Longhorns, Aggies
Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams.
Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proposes parents ask for school closures to avoid state takeover
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Mayor Watson's strategy to keep TEA out of AISD
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Man arrested again for peering into windows
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Back-to-school mental health & warning signs
The first few weeks of school bring a major shift in routine for kids and teens and that can often lead to stress and anxiety. With September marking National Suicide Prevention Month, and Sept. 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day, it's an important time for parents to know what to watch for and how to check in with their kids. Dr. Alethea Varra, licensed clinical psychologist with Bend Health, shares some warning signs.
The first few weeks of school bring a major shift in routine for kids and teens and that can often lead to stress and anxiety. With September marking National Suicide Prevention Month, and Sept. 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day, it's an important time for parents to know what to watch for and how to check in with their kids. Dr. Alethea Varra, licensed clinical psychologist with Bend Health, shares some warning signs.
Man arrested again for peering into windows on West Campus: UTPD
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
Avoiding common college scams this back to school season
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
Lime e-scooters return to San Marcos with 24/7 access and riverfront no-ride zones
San Marcos and Texas State University relaunched the dockless e-scooter program with Lime, introducing 150 electric scooters across campus and downtown with safety rules.
San Marcos and Texas State University relaunched the dockless e-scooter program with Lime, introducing 150 electric scooters across campus and downtown with safety rules.
No. 5 Texas Longhorns rolls past Texas State 59-7 in season opener
Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.
Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.
Longhorns rolls past Texas State 59-7 in season opener
Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.
Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.
Texas education board approves controversial school curriculum changes
The State Board of Education gave final approval to changes to Texas' high school social studies curriculum. The changes involve how students will learn about Islam and Christianity.
The State Board of Education gave final approval to changes to Texas' high school social studies curriculum. The changes involve how students will learn about Islam and Christianity.
Texas vs Texas State: Block party in San Marcos
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats kick off their 2026 seasons with a Gridiron Battle at DRK Stadium. The San Marcos square is being closed off for a block party.
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats kick off their 2026 seasons with a Gridiron Battle at DRK Stadium. The San Marcos square is being closed off for a block party.
Longhorns take on TXST Bobcats for opening weekend
Football is back at DKR this weekend. The Longhorns kick off against Texas State at 2:30 p.m. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on the festivities this weekend.
Football is back at DKR this weekend. The Longhorns kick off against Texas State at 2:30 p.m. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on the festivities this weekend.
Texas Longhorns gear up for season opener against TXST
We are now less than 24 hours away from the heavily favored Longhorns kicking off their season at home against Texas State
We are now less than 24 hours away from the heavily favored Longhorns kicking off their season at home against Texas State
Texas vs Texas State: Block party at San Marcos Square
The football stadium at Texas State will be empty Saturday, but in the town square, the area around the historic courthouse, is being closed off for a block party.
The football stadium at Texas State will be empty Saturday, but in the town square, the area around the historic courthouse, is being closed off for a block party.
Potential 'gang-related' activity being investigated at Akins ECHS
In a letter to parents and staff, Akins Early College High School has confirmed that a recent fight is believed to be gang related.
In a letter to parents and staff, Akins Early College High School has confirmed that a recent fight is believed to be gang related.
AISD investigates fight at Akins High School
In a letter to parents and staff, Akins Early College High School has confirmed that a recent fight is believed to be gang related.
In a letter to parents and staff, Akins Early College High School has confirmed that a recent fight is believed to be gang related.
Bobcats prepare for game against Texas
Texas State is preparing for their biggest game on the schedule. The Bobcats know the margin of error when they step into DKR on Saturday to take on Texas is razor thin.
Texas State is preparing for their biggest game on the schedule. The Bobcats know the margin of error when they step into DKR on Saturday to take on Texas is razor thin.
Texas A&M fans narrowly top UT Austin fans as Texas’ most obnoxious, survey finds
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.