State of Texas will now fund virtual learning in public schools
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that funds virtual learning in public schools through at least the fall of 2023.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that funds virtual learning in public schools through at least the fall of 2023.
Amazon to pay 100% of college tuition for its US hourly employees
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Allen ISD parents file civil rights lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
Central Texas schools experiencing disruptions because of COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott barred school districts from imposing mask mandates -- though some are fighting his order.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott barred school districts from imposing mask mandates -- though some are fighting his order.
Burnet CISD closing all campuses due to spike in COVID cases
Custodial staff will be deep cleaning each campus while they are all closed on September 7th and 8th, according to Burnet CISD.
Custodial staff will be deep cleaning each campus while they are all closed on September 7th and 8th, according to Burnet CISD.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Fans flood Bevo Boulevard for first Longhorns game of the season
The stadium is operating at 100% capacity this fall. Last season, they were operating at 25%.
The stadium is operating at 100% capacity this fall. Last season, they were operating at 25%.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT Austin to improve mental health crisis response
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
Texas State sets record for freshman enrollment for fall 2021
Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.
Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Austin ISD helping to acclimate Afghan refugee families
Austin ISD's foundation has worked to provide refugee families with gift cards so they can settle into their new lives and feel more comfortable.
Austin ISD's foundation has worked to provide refugee families with gift cards so they can settle into their new lives and feel more comfortable.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT Health Austin launches post-COVID-19 program
Dr. W. Michael Brode, medical director for UT Health Austin's post-COVID-19 program, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the program.
Dr. W. Michael Brode, medical director for UT Health Austin's post-COVID-19 program, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the program.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
Stanford president denounces student's social media posts, investigation underway
A Stanford student's offensive social media posts have prompted a backlash and investigation.
A Stanford student's offensive social media posts have prompted a backlash and investigation.
Trained counselors to assist UT Austin police with mental health calls
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.
Texas names starting quarterback ahead of 2021 opener
Coach Steve Sarkisian said Hudson Card will start the game against the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday and vowed Casey Thompson would get some playing time.
Coach Steve Sarkisian said Hudson Card will start the game against the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday and vowed Casey Thompson would get some playing time.
ACLU seeks to halt South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.