Texas Longhorns score big in Big 12 season opener
Longhorn fans headed out to the game early and did not let the 11 am kickoff dwindle their excitement.
Longhorn fans headed out to the game early and did not let the 11 am kickoff dwindle their excitement.
FOX 7 Discussion: Campaign to reinstate banned books at Leander ISD
Jonathan Friedman with PEN America joins Mike Warren to talk about the organization's campaign to re-instate banned books at Leander ISD.
Jonathan Friedman with PEN America joins Mike Warren to talk about the organization's campaign to re-instate banned books at Leander ISD.
COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Dallas ISD has no plans to change mask mandate following federal investigation into the TEA
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
U.S. Dept of Education investigating TEA guidance prohibiting masks
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation just days after the TEA quietly updated its public health guidance.
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation just days after the TEA quietly updated its public health guidance.
$1M grant to be used to address transportation challenges in North Austin
The grant will be used to provide access to a neighborhood bike system, a bike-share station, e-scooter stations, and more. Free Wifi will also be available.
The grant will be used to provide access to a neighborhood bike system, a bike-share station, e-scooter stations, and more. Free Wifi will also be available.
Central Texas school board meetings plagued with disruptions
Round Rock Independent School District recently had to cut a meeting short due to frequent outbursts from the community.
Round Rock Independent School District recently had to cut a meeting short due to frequent outbursts from the community.
Does more officers equal less homicide? Expert thinks not.
Dr. Bill Spelman says there is no correlation between the number of cops on the streets and the homicide rate.
Dr. Bill Spelman says there is no correlation between the number of cops on the streets and the homicide rate.
TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
UWM student's racist, homophobic video under investigation
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.
Paris ISD's mask mandate dress code halted by Texas attorney general lawsuit
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Texas to start QB Casey Thompson vs. Rice
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Casey Thompson will start at quarterback against Rice this weekend.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Casey Thompson will start at quarterback against Rice this weekend.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
15 Huston-Tillotson freshmen named to Apple pre-ed scholars program
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Michael Bublé concert at Frank Erwin Center canceled
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bublé.
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bublé.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.