PfISD Spanish Spelling Bee won by Highland Park Elementary student
A fifth-grader from Highland Park Elementary won the PfISD annual Spanish Spelling Bee on Tuesday, making her eligible for the National Spanish Spelling Bee in 2022.
A fifth-grader from Highland Park Elementary won the PfISD annual Spanish Spelling Bee on Tuesday, making her eligible for the National Spanish Spelling Bee in 2022.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
UT Austin's Dell Med opens center to study psychedelic treatments
UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.
UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin
A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Round Rock Public Library now offering home delivery service
The Round Rock Public Library has a new service that delivers resources to homebound residents.
The Round Rock Public Library has a new service that delivers resources to homebound residents.
Round Rock, Leander ISDs to not receive federal funds over "inappropriate" books
Williamson County commissioners voted to allocate additional CARES Act funding to local school districts, except Round Rock and Leander.
Williamson County commissioners voted to allocate additional CARES Act funding to local school districts, except Round Rock and Leander.
FOX 7 Discussion: Politicized school boards
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
Pflugerville High School to begin mentorship program
Park Crest Middle Schoo principal Zack Klypas is bringing his mentorship program to Pflugerville High School aiming to provide guidance to older students.
Park Crest Middle Schoo principal Zack Klypas is bringing his mentorship program to Pflugerville High School aiming to provide guidance to older students.
How to get your student loan interest deduction
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
Crimewatch: 1 year since Texas State student Jason Landry vanished
It's been one year since 21-year-old Jason Landry vanished on his drive home from school. His car crashed on a dirt road in Luling, his clothes, phone, and wallet were all left behind. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has a look at the case.
It's been one year since 21-year-old Jason Landry vanished on his drive home from school. His car crashed on a dirt road in Luling, his clothes, phone, and wallet were all left behind. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has a look at the case.
41 Austin-area schools to receive Bright Green Future grants
The city's Office of Sustainability selected projects from every city council district representing schools in Austin ISD and several private schools.
The city's Office of Sustainability selected projects from every city council district representing schools in Austin ISD and several private schools.
New Hays CISD elementary principal selected
Hays CISD has announced David MacRoberts as the new principal for the elementary school scheduled to open in August 2022.
Hays CISD has announced David MacRoberts as the new principal for the elementary school scheduled to open in August 2022.
Utah high schoolers launch booster club to support students in the arts
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Teacher pay raises part of Austin ISD's 2022-23 budget proposal
AISD officials are also proposing to raise the district minimum wage and take steps to balance the budget.
AISD officials are also proposing to raise the district minimum wage and take steps to balance the budget.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics begin Dec. 14 at IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at their Austin-area campuses from Dec. 14-18.
IDEA Public Schools will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at their Austin-area campuses from Dec. 14-18.
Pflugerville ISD begins rollout of GPS tracking app for buses
The Stopfinder app is currently in use by 15 PfISD schools, with officials hoping to have it in place for the district’s 21 elementary schools before winter break begins.
The Stopfinder app is currently in use by 15 PfISD schools, with officials hoping to have it in place for the district’s 21 elementary schools before winter break begins.
WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Megan Thee Stallion graced the graduation stage Saturday as she accepted her diploma from Texas Southern University.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.