Defiant USC professor refuses to remove Blue Lives Matter flag from office door

A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate." 

Bowie High School dealing with a major water line break, again

Several hundred students were granted early release while administrators scrambled to bring in portable restrooms.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.