ACC to close campuses, hold events for Juneteenth
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
Austin ISD chooses interim superintendent to lead school district
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Anthony Mays as interim superintendent to lead the school district.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Anthony Mays as interim superintendent to lead the school district.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Dyslexia School of Houston holds summer camp for students to make learning fun, promote 'literacy for all'
A Summer Literacy Camp in Houston looks to promote 'literacy for all' while offering personalized educational sessions for students with dyslexia.
A Summer Literacy Camp in Houston looks to promote 'literacy for all' while offering personalized educational sessions for students with dyslexia.
Texas rallies to edge East Carolina 9-8, forcing third game
The win by Texas (46-20) forces a Sunday showdown with East Carolina (46-20) with a berth in the College World Series on the line.
The win by Texas (46-20) forces a Sunday showdown with East Carolina (46-20) with a berth in the College World Series on the line.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Uvalde teacher dedicated herself to family, students
An obituary for Eva Mireles said she “dedicated herself to her wonderful family and amazing students.” She enjoyed Crossfit, hiking and spending time with her dog, Kane.
An obituary for Eva Mireles said she “dedicated herself to her wonderful family and amazing students.” She enjoyed Crossfit, hiking and spending time with her dog, Kane.
Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief of School Safety and Security position
The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature and effective at implementing programs.
The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature and effective at implementing programs.
UT Austin, 19 other schools form Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities
Representing nine states, the universities together enrolled 766,718 students in Fall 2020; of those, roughly 33% (254,399) were Hispanic.
Representing nine states, the universities together enrolled 766,718 students in Fall 2020; of those, roughly 33% (254,399) were Hispanic.
Uvalde superintendent says district to hire more police
When Superintendent Hal Harrell was asked if he still trusts the school district’s police chief, Pete Arredondo, he said, “that’s personnel.”
When Superintendent Hal Harrell was asked if he still trusts the school district’s police chief, Pete Arredondo, he said, “that’s personnel.”
Roswell preschool teachers charged with cruelty to children
Police say a Roswell parent noticed some "abusive behavior" when they tuned in to their preschool's live camera. Now two preschool teachers are under arrest for cruelty to children and more charges could be coming.
Police say a Roswell parent noticed some "abusive behavior" when they tuned in to their preschool's live camera. Now two preschool teachers are under arrest for cruelty to children and more charges could be coming.
Del Valle ISD Book Bus brings free books to families this summer
The Del Valle ISD Book Bus will visit locations in the area on select Thursdays this summer and is free for all families to visit and receive books and more.
The Del Valle ISD Book Bus will visit locations in the area on select Thursdays this summer and is free for all families to visit and receive books and more.
Video shows Minnesota teacher hitting 2nd grader with hockey stick
A Sherburne County teacher has resigned, after school surveillance footage appeared to show her hitting a 2nd grader with a hockey stick.
A Sherburne County teacher has resigned, after school surveillance footage appeared to show her hitting a 2nd grader with a hockey stick.
Del Valle ISD board calls for gun violence prevention legislation
The board recently approved a resolution to be sent to all elected officials representing the Del Valle ISD community calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
The board recently approved a resolution to be sent to all elected officials representing the Del Valle ISD community calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
Day, Czech help Texas top Oklahoma State, stay alive in WCWS
Texas’ victory forced a second game between the teams later Monday night, with the winner advancing to play No. 1 seed and defending national champion Oklahoma in a best-of-three championship series starting Wednesday.
Texas’ victory forced a second game between the teams later Monday night, with the winner advancing to play No. 1 seed and defending national champion Oklahoma in a best-of-three championship series starting Wednesday.
Austin ISD hosts June enrollment clinics for families needing support, resources
Austin ISD families can come to any one of the more than 20 districtwide enrollment clinics to get help in enrolling their child for any campus for grades Pre-K-12.
Austin ISD families can come to any one of the more than 20 districtwide enrollment clinics to get help in enrolling their child for any campus for grades Pre-K-12.
Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.