Civil rights groups file lawsuit challenging Oklahoma anti-trans bathroom law

Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three transgender Oklahoma schoolchildren against the state's new anti-transgender school bathroom bill.

Margaritaville at Sea offering free cruises from Florida for veterans, teachers

Starting Wednesday, Margaritaville at Sea is launching its "Heroes Sail Free" program giving veterans, first responders, teachers and police a free cruise to thank them for their work in the community. 

After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?

Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.

Uvalde CISD students return to class for first time since shooting

Most of the students who went to Robb Elementary will now be elsewhere. The start of the school year was pushed back to give schools extra time to install new safety equipment and implement new safety procedures.

Violent crimes near UT Austin campus, students concerned about safety

UT Austin SafeHorns president recommends safety tips for students walking alone at night due to a recent uptick in crime in the area.

Comal ISD investigating alleged racial comments at Canyon High School volleyball game

According to Comal ISD acting superintendent Mandy Epley, members of the Canyon student section allegedly made “highly inappropriate and demeaning racial comments” towards members of the Hays volleyball team at Friday's game.

#StandWithUvalde: Texas school districts to honor Uvalde CISD after Robb Elementary shooting

Students, parents, teachers and community members are asked to wear maroon and white, Uvalde CISD's colors, on Sept. 6 to show support for the district after the deadly mass shooting in May.

These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness

Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.

Steph Curry graduates from college 13 years after leaving for NBA

The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.

Politics derail Texas State Board of Education meeting

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Bryan Talley, the Public Education Accountability chair of the Travis County Republican Party join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss controversial curriculum inclusions in Texas.

Texas grants over $295K to fund Uvalde County program for at-risk youth

The Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department will use the funds to fund a program for at-risk youth exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems at school who need additional help beyond school-based interventions.

Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show

The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.