FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott continues to demand removal of 'pornography' from Texas schools
Ben Sterling, a teacher from Round Rock, joins Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's directive to develop statewide standards preventing “pornography” and “other obscene content in Texas public schools.”
Ben Sterling, a teacher from Round Rock, joins Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's directive to develop statewide standards preventing “pornography” and “other obscene content in Texas public schools.”
Former USC athletics official pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Former USC official to plead guilty in college admission scandal
Donna Heinel, a former USC senior associate athletic director, is expected to plead guilty Friday to her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
Donna Heinel, a former USC senior associate athletic director, is expected to plead guilty Friday to her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Man pepper sprays UT student and steals cell phone near campus
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
Political battleground emerging in Texas schools over books on racism, sexual orientation
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Live Oak student approached by stranger while walking to school
Live Oak Elementary is asking parents to encourage their children to stay safe after a student was approached by an unknown person while walking to school.
Live Oak Elementary is asking parents to encourage their children to stay safe after a student was approached by an unknown person while walking to school.
Leander ISD considering options after two bond proposals fail
Before any decision is made on what’s next, the Leander ISD school board will first have to certify the election results.
Before any decision is made on what’s next, the Leander ISD school board will first have to certify the election results.
Austin high school still recovering from Winter Storm Uri
The winter storm may have been 8 months ago, but it's still taking a toll on one local high school.
The winter storm may have been 8 months ago, but it's still taking a toll on one local high school.
Texas Association of School Boards 'confused' by Abbott's letter about library books
Abbott argued that the Texas Association of School Boards has an "obligation" to identify any inappropriate materials in its schools and "remove any such content."
Abbott argued that the Texas Association of School Boards has an "obligation" to identify any inappropriate materials in its schools and "remove any such content."
Austin ISD celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with Linder Elementary mural
The district collaborated with Arte Texas to paint the monarch butterfly mural which overlooks Linder Elementary's butterfly garden.
The district collaborated with Arte Texas to paint the monarch butterfly mural which overlooks Linder Elementary's butterfly garden.
Police investigating after person shot near UT Austin campus
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Researchers embark on study into intractable epilepsy using gaming tech
Researchers at Dell Medical School at UT Austin are embarking on a three-year study to protect the brains of young epilepsy patients needing surgery.
Researchers at Dell Medical School at UT Austin are embarking on a three-year study to protect the brains of young epilepsy patients needing surgery.
This Week in Texas Politics: The fight over books, the border and dog chains
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas lawmaker to investigate school districts' books
Texas Tribune reporter Brian Lopez joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss how a Republican state lawmaker is investigating Texas schools concerning books pertaining to race or sexuality.
Texas Tribune reporter Brian Lopez joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss how a Republican state lawmaker is investigating Texas schools concerning books pertaining to race or sexuality.