John Sharp leaves Texas A&M University System as longest-serving chancellor
John Sharp is leaving Texas A&M University as the university system's longest-serving Chancellor.
John Sharp is leaving Texas A&M University as the university system's longest-serving Chancellor.
Baylor University lifts shelter-in-place after 'dangerous situation' on Waco campus
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Austin ISD celebrates 10 years of summer theater series
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
Voting on AISD 'turnaround' plan starts tonight
This month, the clock is ticking as Austin ISD is expected to submit a turnaround plan to the TEA. Tonight (June 26), the district is expected to take a vote on restructuring three of its low-performing middle schools. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports.
This month, the clock is ticking as Austin ISD is expected to submit a turnaround plan to the TEA. Tonight (June 26), the district is expected to take a vote on restructuring three of its low-performing middle schools. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
Austin Community College, North Texas student, look to join lawsuit over end of Texas Dream Act
A community college and activist groups are seeking to reinstate Texas' in-state tuition for undocumented students, challenging a recent settlement that ended the program.
A community college and activist groups are seeking to reinstate Texas' in-state tuition for undocumented students, challenging a recent settlement that ended the program.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Austin ISD summer theater series
Austin ISD is keeping their theater students busy this year during their annual summer theater series program. In this week's Report Card, FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera was able to stop by the performing arts center to see what the students in action.
Austin ISD is keeping their theater students busy this year during their annual summer theater series program. In this week's Report Card, FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera was able to stop by the performing arts center to see what the students in action.
Texas parents, students react to bill banning cell phones in classrooms
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students react to cell phone ban
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
AISD deciding what to do amid budget deficit
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD holds virtual meetings on possible school closures
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Non-residents to pay for parking on San Marcos River
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
Twin dive team recovers missing Longhorn and Aggie class rings at Lake Travis
A discovery at the bottom of Lake Travis has created a new bond between some Aggies and Longhorns.
A discovery at the bottom of Lake Travis has created a new bond between some Aggies and Longhorns.
Pflugerville ISD students raise money to help erase school lunch debt
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.