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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.