Immigration takes center stage in Biden’s first press conference
With young migrants crowded into detention centers on the border, immigration took center stage at Joe Biden’s first formal press conference.
With young migrants crowded into detention centers on the border, immigration took center stage at Joe Biden’s first formal press conference.
FOX 7 Discussion: Fulfill the Promise campaign
Ken Zarafis, president of Education Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the campaign for Congress to fulfill its special education funding promise.
Ken Zarafis, president of Education Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the campaign for Congress to fulfill its special education funding promise.
Baylor commission suggests changing ties linked to slavery
A commission has recommended changing the names of some campus buildings and relocating some statues, but gave a pass to Baylor's slave-owning founder.
A commission has recommended changing the names of some campus buildings and relocating some statues, but gave a pass to Baylor's slave-owning founder.
George Tyndall: $852M settlement reached in lawsuits over sexual abuse by ex-USC gynecologist
Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.
Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.
AISD offering students, staff free post-spring break COVID-19 tests
Austin Independent School District (AISD) will be hosting a post-spring break, mass COVID-19 testing event on Friday, March 26 between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Austin Independent School District (AISD) will be hosting a post-spring break, mass COVID-19 testing event on Friday, March 26 between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Texas State University Bobcats football team begins spring practice
Texas State University football head coach Jake Spavital and his Bobcats have kicked off spring practice.
Texas State University football head coach Jake Spavital and his Bobcats have kicked off spring practice.
Escott says it's time to discuss revised CDC guidance for schools
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.
UP No. 4141 Engine arrives at Bush Museum in College Station
The historic Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine is now at its permanent home at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station.
The historic Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine is now at its permanent home at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station.
Westwood High students start petition for traditional graduation
Students have been through a lot during the 2020-2021 school year, and two local seniors want to ensure they still have a memorable graduation.
Students have been through a lot during the 2020-2021 school year, and two local seniors want to ensure they still have a memorable graduation.
UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies
While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions.
While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Former Longhorn sheds light on NCAA tournament facility disparities
Posts on Twitter and Instagram compared the men's weight room in Indianapolis alongside the women’s weight room in San Antonio.
Posts on Twitter and Instagram compared the men's weight room in Indianapolis alongside the women’s weight room in San Antonio.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
California board approves first statewide high school ethnic studies curriculum
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on bill to raise teacher wages
State Rep. James Talarico joins Mike Warren to talk about his newly proposed bill to raise the minimum wage for Texas teachers.
State Rep. James Talarico joins Mike Warren to talk about his newly proposed bill to raise the minimum wage for Texas teachers.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Austin Ed Fund announces new rounds of Special Grant Program
Austin Ed Fund is looking for innovative approaches from teachers and staff across AISD that attempt to solve inequities in the community.
Austin Ed Fund is looking for innovative approaches from teachers and staff across AISD that attempt to solve inequities in the community.
California ethnic studies debate: Whose stories get told?
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
Tune in for the Earth-to-space call between California students and astronauts aboard ISS
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.