APD seeing increase in scooter, motorcycle thefts in West Campus

UTPD says that APD is seeing an increase in scooter and motorcycle thefts in West Campus and is advising residents to follow APD's auto theft safety tips.

Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes

A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.

Pflugerville band teacher creates bubble to teach in-person classes

Using some PVC pipe and clear shower curtain liners, a Pflugerville ISD band teacher created his very own personal protection bubble to teach in-person classes.

Former police officer arrested for stalking, harassment, says KPD

The former officer was charged with stalking following an investigation into unreported Title IX violations at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas receives failing grade for climate science education

TFN research director Dan Quinn joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a new report that shows Texas is doing poorly when it comes to teaching climate change in public schools.

Longhorns expected to stand together for "The Eyes of Texas" after games

Chris Del Conte's comments come after few UT players remained on the field as the song played with their "horns up" for fans after Saturday's UT-OU game. 

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chapman University

Chapman University is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak among students on and off campus, school officials said.

Austin ISD parents organize 'Student Sick Out Day'

More than 100 parents say their child will not be in class in an effort to send a message to the district that teachers should have the same option as students to stay remote if they choose.

Del Valle ISD students and faculty head back to classroom

Del Valle Independent School District students and faculty members are heading back to the classroom and the district has created certain COVID-19 protocols for those returning to campus.

Few Longhorn players remain on field for "The Eyes of Texas"

“The Eyes of Texas” is the university’s alma mater song, and is often regarded as it’s “unofficial” fight song. 

'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special

“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.

Some AISD parents organize "Student Sick Out Day"

Parents hope the district will see this as a clear message that they stand with the teachers and AISD needs to give them options.

UTPD chief welcomes West Campus DPS trooper deployment

In a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Police Chief David Carter formally accepted the help from the governor and Texas DPS.

Staff member at University of Texas at Austin dies of COVID-19

The staff member, who the university is not naming out of respect for the family's privacy, had spent a decade on the Forty Acres working behind the scenes in Utilities and Energy Management. 

Former teachers create COVID-19 dashboard for Pflugerville ISD

Both Dan Dawer and Kimberly Carroll recently resigned from the district and created an online dashboard that updates COVID cases within the district.

Armed robbery, home invasion reported in West Campus Thursday morning

A 22-year-old UT student, who asked not to be identified for his own safety, said he woke up suddenly around 6:30 Thursday morning and saw two men pointing guns at his face. 

Abbott has TxDPS increase patrols around UT Austin following robberies

Gov. Abbott has directed the TxDPS to ramp up patrols around UT Austin in response to a recent rise in robberies in the West Campus area.

Baylor University suspending all football-related activities

Baylor University has suspended all football-related activities until the completion of close contact tracing for COVID-19.