White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Teachers in Central Texas get help with school supplies thanks to non-profit
Teacher Reuse is giving educators a chance to go on a shopping spree for all their needs.
Teacher Reuse is giving educators a chance to go on a shopping spree for all their needs.
Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
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.
Head coach Jake Spavital has chosen junior transfer Layne Hatcher who joined the Bobcats from Arkansas State.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parts of George Dawson's book deemed inappropriate for George Dawson Middle School students
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students from Uganda studying at St. Edward's University after COVID restrictions lifted
After 32 hours of traveling, Shakiib Wauyo and Emmanuel Epau made it to Austin, Texas from Uganda in East Africa.
After 32 hours of traveling, Shakiib Wauyo and Emmanuel Epau made it to Austin, Texas from Uganda in East Africa.
Elgin ISD board approves drop in tax rate, sets budget
This vote marks the fourth consecutive year Elgin ISD has decreased its tax rate.
This vote marks the fourth consecutive year Elgin ISD has decreased its tax rate.