Frank Erwin Center hosts final Texas men’s basketball game Monday night
The Erwin Center hosted its final Texas men’s basketball game on Monday. Since it’s opening in 1977, the Erwin Center has played host to a variety of events over the years.
The Erwin Center hosted its final Texas men’s basketball game on Monday. Since it’s opening in 1977, the Erwin Center has played host to a variety of events over the years.
Killeen ISD to host job fair to prepare to fill open, future positions across district
Killeen ISD is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 5 from 8:30 a.m. - noon. A first-year teacher in Killeen ISD can currently earn up to $60,080.
Killeen ISD is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 5 from 8:30 a.m. - noon. A first-year teacher in Killeen ISD can currently earn up to $60,080.
St. Edward's University inaugurates 1st Hispanic president
St. Edward's University made history over the weekend with the inauguration of the school's first Hispanic president, Montserrat Fuentes.
St. Edward's University made history over the weekend with the inauguration of the school's first Hispanic president, Montserrat Fuentes.
University of Texas researcher warns public of misinformation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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City of Austin inviting innovators to compete in 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition
The 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition kicks off on Feb. 28 and the City of Austin is inviting entrepreneurs and innovators to compete.
The 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition kicks off on Feb. 28 and the City of Austin is inviting entrepreneurs and innovators to compete.
Hill Elementary School to host grand opening ceremony
Hill Elementary School is set to celebrate its new modernized campus Tuesday, March 1.
Hill Elementary School is set to celebrate its new modernized campus Tuesday, March 1.
UT Austin hires director for Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.
Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.
Austin ISD community survey asks families, staff to weigh in on mask mandate
The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.
The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.
UT Board of Regents establishes $300M endowment to expand tuition assistance
The UT System Board of Regents has established a $300 million endowment to help undergrad students pay for college. The “Promise Plus” program will provide tuition assistance to eligible students at seven UT institutions.
The UT System Board of Regents has established a $300 million endowment to help undergrad students pay for college. The “Promise Plus” program will provide tuition assistance to eligible students at seven UT institutions.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Del Valle ISD introduces advanced Spanish program for middle school students
Del Valle ISD announces a new Spanish language pathway for native and non-native speakers.
Del Valle ISD announces a new Spanish language pathway for native and non-native speakers.
Drone company selects Kyle, Texas as winter drone training site
An Iowa-based agriculture company has chosen Kyle as its winter drone training location.
An Iowa-based agriculture company has chosen Kyle as its winter drone training location.
ACC, Austin company partner to build new drone, train students
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs University of Texas faculty
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
H-E-B ice cream celebrates Texas educators, will help fulfill classroom wish lists
H-E-B's limited-edition “Education Heroes” flavor hit store shelves on February 14 and 10% of proceeds from the flavor will go to DonorsChoose to help fulfill the classroom wish lists of Texas teachers.
H-E-B's limited-edition “Education Heroes” flavor hit store shelves on February 14 and 10% of proceeds from the flavor will go to DonorsChoose to help fulfill the classroom wish lists of Texas teachers.
Texas State men's basketball senior guard Shelby Adams gets married
The day after a big win for the Bobcats, senior guard Shelby Adams somehow found the time to tie the knot.
The day after a big win for the Bobcats, senior guard Shelby Adams somehow found the time to tie the knot.
Mask mandate dropped in Round Rock Independent School District
Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.
Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.
Stolen trailer full of Special Olympics of Texas bikes still missing
It took less than three minutes for a trailer full of bikes belonging to Special Olympics of Texas to be stolen this past weekend.
It took less than three minutes for a trailer full of bikes belonging to Special Olympics of Texas to be stolen this past weekend.