Where is college most affordable? See how your state ranks
College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.
College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.
Austin ISD board candidate concedes race ahead of runoff
A candidate for an Austin ISD board position says the expense of a runoff election was not something she could ask the students to forfeit.
A candidate for an Austin ISD board position says the expense of a runoff election was not something she could ask the students to forfeit.
Austin ISD no longer cooperating with state review
Austin ISD is saying it will no longer cooperate in the state's review of its use of public funding. The Texas Comptroller chose AISD for an investigation into if the district has been following state law in its spending habits. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Austin ISD is saying it will no longer cooperate in the state's review of its use of public funding. The Texas Comptroller chose AISD for an investigation into if the district has been following state law in its spending habits. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Austin ISD no longer cooperating with comptroller review
Austin ISD says it will no longer be cooperating with the state's review of how it uses public funding. The district is voicing concerns about the review's timeline and scope.
Austin ISD says it will no longer be cooperating with the state's review of how it uses public funding. The district is voicing concerns about the review's timeline and scope.
Texas lawmakers waste no time filing bills for upcoming session
Texas lawmakers wasted no time filing legislation for the upcoming session, with more than 1,200 bills being filed on Monday.
Texas lawmakers wasted no time filing legislation for the upcoming session, with more than 1,200 bills being filed on Monday.
Ole Miss investigating students racist gestures caught on camera
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems earn top 'A' rating for financial management
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
'What is being done?': Elgin ISD parent raises safety concerns after son witnesses high school stabbing
An Elgin Independent School District parent is questioning campus security and considering pulling her children from the district after her son says he witnessed a violent stabbing inside an Elgin High School hallway.
An Elgin Independent School District parent is questioning campus security and considering pulling her children from the district after her son says he witnessed a violent stabbing inside an Elgin High School hallway.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Central Texas election results: No tax rate elections pass; one district passes bonds
Multiple Central Texas school districts called for elections this fall, and almost all lost at the ballot box Tuesday night.
Multiple Central Texas school districts called for elections this fall, and almost all lost at the ballot box Tuesday night.
Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Noah Kahan's Austin stop first major concert for DKR Memorial Stadium in decades
Noah Kahan has announced his biggest global headline tour to date, and he's making a stop in Austin at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium next May. This will be DKR's first major ticketed show in decades.
Noah Kahan has announced his biggest global headline tour to date, and he's making a stop in Austin at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium next May. This will be DKR's first major ticketed show in decades.
Williamson County school district VATREs
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
Election 2026: Proposed tax increase for some Williamson County school districts
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
Some Webb Middle School parents say they were misled in petition to close campus
Some Webb Middle School parents are confused about a petition that could determine their school's future. A new petition process has sparked concerns about whether families fully understood what they were signing.
Some Webb Middle School parents are confused about a petition that could determine their school's future. A new petition process has sparked concerns about whether families fully understood what they were signing.
Some AISD parents confused about Webb MS petition
Some Webb Middle School parents are confused about a petition that could determine their school's future. A new petition process has sparked concerns about whether families fully understood what they were signing.
Some Webb Middle School parents are confused about a petition that could determine their school's future. A new petition process has sparked concerns about whether families fully understood what they were signing.
Texas vs Ole Miss recap
It was back to the win column for the UT football team after Saturday's thriller at DKR. But the news isn't all good heading into this Saturday against Mississippi State. FOX 7's Clif Thornton has the details.
It was back to the win column for the UT football team after Saturday's thriller at DKR. But the news isn't all good heading into this Saturday against Mississippi State. FOX 7's Clif Thornton has the details.
Baylor fires football coach Dave Aranda, names defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman interim head coach
Baylor elevated defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to interim head coach Sunday following the dismissal of Dave Aranda, placing one of college football’s premier defensive strategists in charge of the program.
Baylor elevated defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to interim head coach Sunday following the dismissal of Dave Aranda, placing one of college football’s premier defensive strategists in charge of the program.
Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.