Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Central Texas brothers make browser extension to help students organize, keep track of Zoom meetings
The brothers say Zoom Utils started off as something to make their own lives a bit easier, but now they hope this part of something bigger.
The brothers say Zoom Utils started off as something to make their own lives a bit easier, but now they hope this part of something bigger.
Local private, charter schools see increase in applications
Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.
Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.
Austin Public Health resumes asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Several Longhorn band members say they will not perform "The Eyes of Texas"
The official alma mater song and unofficial fight song is currently in the center of controversy because of its racial undertones.
The official alma mater song and unofficial fight song is currently in the center of controversy because of its racial undertones.
Parents weigh in on Austin ISD’s proposed delayed start date
Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.
Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.
Now Hiring: Bay Area tech mogul posts job for 'best' teacher to instruct kids in his backyard
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
Teachers resist instructing from empty classrooms for safety reasons
In San Jose, teachers have been told they must teach in empty classrooms with few exceptions. One teacher, Taunya Jaco isn’t planning to return anytime soon, educating her students from home.
In San Jose, teachers have been told they must teach in empty classrooms with few exceptions. One teacher, Taunya Jaco isn’t planning to return anytime soon, educating her students from home.
Austin ISD considering postponing first day of school until Sept. 8
This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.
This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.
UT Austin: 45-50 percent of students choosing to attend online-only classes this fall
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
Whataburger celebrates 70 years with renewed focus on business, communities, and the future
The Texas favorite said in a release that as a brand, its 46,000 employees have banded together with a renewed focus on business, their communities, and the future.
The Texas favorite said in a release that as a brand, its 46,000 employees have banded together with a renewed focus on business, their communities, and the future.
UT Austin announces new fall procedures concerning home football games, parties and class sizes
UT Austin is getting ready to welcome back students for the fall semester, with changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UT Austin is getting ready to welcome back students for the fall semester, with changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Marcos economy relies heavily on college students’ return
With the university closed, business in the city is at a crawl.
With the university closed, business in the city is at a crawl.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on concerns about Texas schools and COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Worried Austin parents weigh alternative learning methods over public education
Since parents received a taste of virtual learning in the Spring, families across the nation have inquired about homeschooling instead of sending their kids back to school. However, not all parents have the means to have their kids at home during the day and would prefer to have them back in the classroom.
Since parents received a taste of virtual learning in the Spring, families across the nation have inquired about homeschooling instead of sending their kids back to school. However, not all parents have the means to have their kids at home during the day and would prefer to have them back in the classroom.
UTPD looking for suspect who allegedly tried to stab someone near campus
The victim told a UTPD officer that while walking on Guadalupe Street, a man yelled at him without provocation, pulled out a knife and swung it twice.
The victim told a UTPD officer that while walking on Guadalupe Street, a man yelled at him without provocation, pulled out a knife and swung it twice.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Texas A&M to help lead production of potential coronavirus vaccine
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
San Marcos named ninth most financially vulnerable college town in US
To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.
To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.