Man who stabbed, killed UT student Harrison Brown in 2017 has hearing this week
Kendrex White, a man who stabbed four UT students in 2017, could be back out in the community following a hearing this week. FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with the mother of Harrison Brown, who was killed.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Baylor University rejects grant over LGBTQIA+ advocacy requirements
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Glenn Hegar takes over as chancellor of Texas A&M University system
Former Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has officially taken over as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Texas State to join Pac-12 conference with 2026-27 season
Goodbye, Sun Belt, hello Pac-12! Texas State University says it will be switching conferences for the 2026-27 season.
Austin ISD approves 'turnaround plan' for 3 failing schools
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
John Sharp leaves Texas A&M University System as longest-serving chancellor
John Sharp is leaving Texas A&M University as the university system's longest-serving Chancellor.
Baylor University lifts shelter-in-place after 'dangerous situation' on Waco campus
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Austin ISD celebrates 10 years of summer theater series
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.