"The Power of Teamwork": Abbott, UT head football coach Tom Herman release new COVID-19 PSA
In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.
In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.
University of Texas at Austin outlines fall semester reopening plan
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
FOX 7 Discussion: Race and police use of violence
TAMU professor Mark Hoekstra joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a new study that shows white police officers are more likely to use force than officers of color.
TAMU professor Mark Hoekstra joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a new study that shows white police officers are more likely to use force than officers of color.
Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
TEA posts draft guidelines on attendance, enrollment and public health
TEA said they are soliciting feedback from the drafts and additional guidance will be provided soon.
TEA said they are soliciting feedback from the drafts and additional guidance will be provided soon.
Denied a private student loan? 3 things you should do
Don’t panic — there are steps you can take to still get approved.
Don’t panic — there are steps you can take to still get approved.
What happens to your student loan if you transfer schools?
Changing colleges could affect your financial aid if you're receiving federal or private student loans.
Changing colleges could affect your financial aid if you're receiving federal or private student loans.
Marble Falls ISD planning for schools to reopen next year
The District will add more measures based on recommendations from TEA in the coming weeks and months.
The District will add more measures based on recommendations from TEA in the coming weeks and months.
Texas A&M study finds white police officers more likely to use force than non-white officers
Researchers also discovered that white and Black officers discharge their guns at similar rates in white and racially mixed neighborhoods while white officers are five times as likely to fire a gun in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Researchers also discovered that white and Black officers discharge their guns at similar rates in white and racially mixed neighborhoods while white officers are five times as likely to fire a gun in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Students lead push to change Hays High School mascot
Many students and community members feel the mascot is a nod to the Confederacy and have asked for the change amid protests against racial injustice.
Many students and community members feel the mascot is a nod to the Confederacy and have asked for the change amid protests against racial injustice.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin ISD expected to adopt 2020-21 budget
Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent budget proposed for Austin ISD.
Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent budget proposed for Austin ISD.
Eanes ISD school board approves contract on aquatics center
The estimated $10.3 million facility was approved in the 2019 Bond with a promise that the District would not absorb any operational costs.
The estimated $10.3 million facility was approved in the 2019 Bond with a promise that the District would not absorb any operational costs.
UT Austin to drop ACT, SAT requirement for fall 2021 applicants
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
Leander ISD seniors to walk in in-person graduation ceremonies
For graduates, the plan salvages the end of a senior year sidetracked by the pandemic.
For graduates, the plan salvages the end of a senior year sidetracked by the pandemic.
AISD cancels in-person graduation ceremonies scheduled for August
The district says the decision was made after they could not guarantee that an indoor graduation ceremony would comply with health guidelines.
The district says the decision was made after they could not guarantee that an indoor graduation ceremony would comply with health guidelines.
UT Austin: FDA drug standards may delay new drug approvals for COVID-19
New research conducted by UT Austin Associate Manager Professor, Francisco Polidoro Jr, has shown that when the Food and Drug Administration has more information about an existing drug, the longer it took for the agency to approve new drugs for the same condition.
New research conducted by UT Austin Associate Manager Professor, Francisco Polidoro Jr, has shown that when the Food and Drug Administration has more information about an existing drug, the longer it took for the agency to approve new drugs for the same condition.
University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
TEA to allow students back to classrooms this fall
Austin ISD said they will have protocols in place when their 127 campuses welcome students back to the classroom.
Austin ISD said they will have protocols in place when their 127 campuses welcome students back to the classroom.
Texas students will reportedly be returning to public schools in person this fall
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.