UT basketball coach Shaka Smart talks about upcoming season
Shaka Smart has signed a four-man class that Rivals ranks 16th in the nation and it's more positive momentum for the team that takes a top 20 ranking into the season.
Shaka Smart has signed a four-man class that Rivals ranks 16th in the nation and it's more positive momentum for the team that takes a top 20 ranking into the season.
Abbott looking to establish state control of policing in some areas of Austin
Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.”
Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.”
Harper-Madison to participate in virtual event at Texas State
Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.
Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.
AISD rolls out rapid testing for on-campus students and staff
The tests promise to deliver results within 20 minutes.
The tests promise to deliver results within 20 minutes.
‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job
Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.
Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.
Students struggling with remote learning must attend in-person under new TEA rule
The rule states a district can require this if a student has a class average of 70 or below.
The rule states a district can require this if a student has a class average of 70 or below.
Committee formed at UT to document history of 'The Eyes of Texas'
UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".
UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".
Students at Lagos Elementary School come into contact with rabid bat
According to a release from Manor ISD, school administrators were notified that several students at the campus may have come in close contact with the rabid bat.
According to a release from Manor ISD, school administrators were notified that several students at the campus may have come in close contact with the rabid bat.
Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
New research IDs prescription stimulant misuse motivation by age group
New research conducted in part at Texas State shows that abuse of prescription stimulant medication by adolescents and young adults is driven by different motivations.
New research conducted in part at Texas State shows that abuse of prescription stimulant medication by adolescents and young adults is driven by different motivations.
Florida principal who told parent 'not everyone believes the Holocaust happened' gets fired again
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
Manor Elementary Early Learning Center closed due to COVID-19 through Nov. 12
The Center will be closed through November 12 and is being deep cleaned and sanitized.
The Center will be closed through November 12 and is being deep cleaned and sanitized.
Catch all the college football action on FOX 7 Austin
FOX 7 Austin has a full slate of college football coming your way!
FOX 7 Austin has a full slate of college football coming your way!
Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam
The 'Full House' star will serve her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal at a prison in Dublin, California.
The 'Full House' star will serve her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal at a prison in Dublin, California.
Tiny California city provides in-person 'learning hubs' for low-income students during pandemic
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
Virtual grand opening for new Michelle Obama elementary school in Richmond
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
UT players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song
Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.
Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.
Student sues after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.