Layne Hatcher named Texas State Bobcats starting quarterback

Head coach Jake Spavital has chosen junior transfer Layne Hatcher who joined the Bobcats from Arkansas State.

Fentanyl a 'crisis' in Hays County due to rising number of overdoses, officials say

Hays CISD and the Kyle Police Department are asking parents to talk with their kids about fentanyl after three students have died from suspected overdoses this year.

Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Teacher strike forces students to start school year remotely in Ohio

The school district and the union resumed bargaining Wednesday afternoon. The school board said its offer to the union put children first.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt

Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.

What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown

In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.

Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.

Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas

The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.

Monkeypox case confirmed at Texas State University

Texas State officials said the person lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious.

Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades

New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.

Texas schools required to display 'In God We Trust' signage

Katie Naranjo, the chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a discussion.

Classes begin for University of Texas at Austin students

New and returning Longhorns start the new school year and there's plenty of things that will help prepare them for the upcoming semester and the future.

Pflugerville ISD school board calls for 3 elections for November

The Pflugerville ISD board voted unanimously at its August 18 meeting to call for an Attendance Credit Election, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, and a Bond Election.

Round Rock ISD board censure vote fails

The motion to censure Round Rock ISD trustees Mary Bone and Danielle Weston failed this week on a 3-3 vote with one trustee abstaining.

Texas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated

The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”