Senate bill proposes no-interest federal student loans: What you need to know

No-interest federal student loans are being poised as an alternative to student loan forgiveness. Keep reading to learn more about the LOAN Act and what it would mean for your federal student loan repayment.

AISD mask mandate goes into effect as battle with state continues

AISD is one of several school districts around Texas defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.

School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates

The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.

Georgetown ISD board calls for $381.6M bond election in November

Georgetown ISD says that the $381,670,000 million bond addresses district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.