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.

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.

Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion

The 13-year-old says before she was assaulted at school, cried out for help because she was being bullied. However, nothing was done.

UTPD chief David Carter dead at 64 following prolonged cancer battle

David Carter had served as UTPD police chief since 2013 and was also vice president for campus security at UT Austin. He died at 64 following a prolonged battle with cancer.

Teachers get free Hat Creek Burger Company burger or sandwich on May 1

To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, Austin-based burger chain Hat Creek Burger Company is saying “thank you” to teachers and school staff with some complimentary food.

Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat

A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.

List of events happening in Austin for 'Made in Austin', family weekend at UT

This year's Made in Austin weekend is being held with UT's Family Weekend. The Spring Game is the first chance for fans to get a glimpse of the 2022 Longhorns before the season opener against ULM on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Austin to participate in national COVID cat study

The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.

Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age

Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.

Austin ISD hosting job fair to fill multiple full-time positions

Austin ISD is looking to hire teachers, counselors and other positions. The district is hosting a job fair this Saturday.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

Tesla offering jobs to Manor ISD graduates leading to full-time employment

Manor ISD says that Tesla provides graduates the opportunity to launch a career by participating in a seven-week program at Austin Community College leading to full-time employment.

Video shows Matthew McConaughey leading sing-along at Moody Center

Actor and University of Texas Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey spoke at the ribbon-cutting for Moody Center and encouraged the crowd to "bless the mood."

Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club

There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.