Texas leadership announce allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to teacher retirement system
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Westlake High School ranked as one of the nation's best schools
According to Eanes ISD, Westlake ranks first in the state for both 5A and 6A comprehensive four-year public high schools, not including schools with a selective admissions process.
According to Eanes ISD, Westlake ranks first in the state for both 5A and 6A comprehensive four-year public high schools, not including schools with a selective admissions process.
ACC, Texas State partner to launch new program for transfer students
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.
Alvin ISD teacher accused of 'improper relationship' with student
Officials say JoAnn Karel, an Alvin ISD teacher was arrested for what has only been described as an "improper relationship" with a student. An investigation was launched, which ultimately resulted in her resignation.
Officials say JoAnn Karel, an Alvin ISD teacher was arrested for what has only been described as an "improper relationship" with a student. An investigation was launched, which ultimately resulted in her resignation.
Georgetown ISD to hold 2022 graduations, community parade in May
All three high schools in Georgetown ISD will be holding their graduation ceremonies from May 26-28 with a Senior Parade on May 21.
All three high schools in Georgetown ISD will be holding their graduation ceremonies from May 26-28 with a Senior Parade on May 21.
Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
Multiple University of Texas students bitten by raccoons
The University of Texas Office of Campus Safety says it has seen an increase in incidents involving raccoons and the UT student population.
The University of Texas Office of Campus Safety says it has seen an increase in incidents involving raccoons and the UT student population.
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Killeen ISD approves 6% pay increase for all district employees
The Killeen ISD Board recently approved an eight percent pay increase for all Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraised educators.
The Killeen ISD Board recently approved an eight percent pay increase for all Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraised educators.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
College softball star athlete Lauren Bernett dead at 20
James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday.
James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday.
Residents sue Llano County officials, library director, board members to end book bans
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.
Pedrie Wannenburg: Rice University rugby club raises nearly $15K for head coach's family
Pedrie Wannenburg had served as the head coach of the Rice University Rugby Club for its 2021-22 season, the first season following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Pedrie Wannenburg had served as the head coach of the Rice University Rugby Club for its 2021-22 season, the first season following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Round Rock ISD board approves compensation plan that boosts teacher salaries by 4%
Round Rock ISD's board of trustees has approved a new compensation plan which included a four-percent pay increase with a starting salary of $52,600 for teachers and librarians.
Round Rock ISD's board of trustees has approved a new compensation plan which included a four-percent pay increase with a starting salary of $52,600 for teachers and librarians.
Austin Energy presents check to Austin ISD totaling more than $377K to celebrate Earth Day
The check represented a combined $377,177.80 in energy efficiency rebates and demand response incentives that Austin ISD earned in fiscal year 2021, says Austin Energy.
The check represented a combined $377,177.80 in energy efficiency rebates and demand response incentives that Austin ISD earned in fiscal year 2021, says Austin Energy.
Chief Contee: Graphic video helped police locate suspected DC shooter
A graphic video shared on social media appears to capture the moment shots were fired in the direction of a Northwest school Friday afternoon.
A graphic video shared on social media appears to capture the moment shots were fired in the direction of a Northwest school Friday afternoon.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Political pivots, walk-offs dominate This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analyst discuss the topics that dominated This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analyst discuss the topics that dominated This Week in Texas Politics.
Biden admin says 3.6M borrowers are closer to student loan forgiveness through IDR reform
The Education Department is changing its policy around income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness, according to a press release.
The Education Department is changing its policy around income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness, according to a press release.
Bastrop ISD holding job fair April 23 to fill multiple positions
Bastrop ISD is holding a job fair to fill multiple full-time positions this Saturday.
Bastrop ISD is holding a job fair to fill multiple full-time positions this Saturday.