City, county leaders sign order requiring masks in public schools
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have signed orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have signed orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas school districts defy Gov. Abbott
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and schools in Texas.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and schools in Texas.
Judge grants Dallas County authority to issue mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Abbott's order
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
BBB warns about common scams targeting Texas college students
College students in Texas have reported over $109,000 lost to scams this year, says the BBB.
College students in Texas have reported over $109,000 lost to scams this year, says the BBB.
Austin-area hospitals left with just two available ICU beds
More than half of Austin-Travis County is fully vaccinated, but elected officials are hoping to bring that number up as soon as possible.
More than half of Austin-Travis County is fully vaccinated, but elected officials are hoping to bring that number up as soon as possible.
Chipotle offers teachers chance to win school supply reimbursement
Teachers can win the opportunity to have Chipotle reimburse them for school supplies by replying to one of the company’s tweets.
Teachers can win the opportunity to have Chipotle reimburse them for school supplies by replying to one of the company’s tweets.
Harmony Public Schools to offer limited virtual learning for students
The program will be available for those with a documented medical need and will provide up to 20 days of synchronous virtual instruction per academic year.
The program will be available for those with a documented medical need and will provide up to 20 days of synchronous virtual instruction per academic year.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Austin ISD to require masks for all on district property
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde announced masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors on all district properties starting on August 11.
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde announced masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors on all district properties starting on August 11.
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
Dallas ISD mask mandate starts Tuesday for everyone on campus despite Abbott's orders
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston ISD parents urge superintendent to offer virtual learning amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Late Thursday night, the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas announced the board of trustees will take a vote next Thursday on a mask mandate.
Late Thursday night, the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas announced the board of trustees will take a vote next Thursday on a mask mandate.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.