Texas AG warning Big 12 about sanctioning Texas Tech following recent court order regarding Brendan Sorsby
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to leaders of the Big 12 Conference stating that any effort to sanction Texas Tech following a valid court order regarding QB Brendan Sorsby would be a violation of federal and state law and expose the conference and its members to antitrust liability.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to leaders of the Big 12 Conference stating that any effort to sanction Texas Tech following a valid court order regarding QB Brendan Sorsby would be a violation of federal and state law and expose the conference and its members to antitrust liability.
Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
Former VP Mike Pence at LBJ Library in Austin
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Austin to kick off the new lecture series at the LBJ Presidential Library Wednesday night. The LBJ Foundation and the Clements Center for National Security at UT Austin co-hosted the event.
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Austin to kick off the new lecture series at the LBJ Presidential Library Wednesday night. The LBJ Foundation and the Clements Center for National Security at UT Austin co-hosted the event.
UT Austin selected to help lead national expansion of semiconductor workforce
The University of Texas at Austin is leading a major effort across the south to train the next generation's semiconductor workforce.
The University of Texas at Austin is leading a major effort across the south to train the next generation's semiconductor workforce.
UT Austin to help expansion of semiconductor workforce
The University of Texas at Austin is leading a major effort across the south to train the next generation's workforce.
The University of Texas at Austin is leading a major effort across the south to train the next generation's workforce.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Texas considers wood quarantines after invasive pest found in 3 new counties
The destructive and invasive emerald ash borer beetle has just been detected in three new Texas counties, prompting state officials to consider wood-movement quarantines to protect native ash trees.
The destructive and invasive emerald ash borer beetle has just been detected in three new Texas counties, prompting state officials to consider wood-movement quarantines to protect native ash trees.
Gina Hinjosa launching nonpartisan program to fight school closures in Texas
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is launching a new nonpartisan organizing program called Team Texas Public Schools.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is launching a new nonpartisan organizing program called Team Texas Public Schools.
Texas Longhorn softball celebrates second-straight national championship
After capturing their second straight national championship, the celebration of the Texas Longhorns softball team continued back here in Austin.
After capturing their second straight national championship, the celebration of the Texas Longhorns softball team continued back here in Austin.
Districts consider proposals to address budget deficits
Central Texas school board leaders are meeting to confront significant budget shortfalls for the upcoming school year.
Central Texas school board leaders are meeting to confront significant budget shortfalls for the upcoming school year.
Texas women beat Texas Tech 4-1 to claim back-to-back NCAA softball championships
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women’s College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women’s College World Series for a second straight national championship.
UT Austin removes Cesar Chavez statue
The University of Texas at Austin has removed its Cesar Chavez statue. The move comes months after allegations of sexual abuse came out against the late labor activist in March.
The University of Texas at Austin has removed its Cesar Chavez statue. The move comes months after allegations of sexual abuse came out against the late labor activist in March.
Olympian Carly Patterson speaks on new gymnastics program at Texas State University
For decades, Texas has produced many of the biggest names in gymnastics, but athletes wanting to compete at the highest level in college had to leave the state. Now, Texas State University is changing that with a first-of-its-kind program.
For decades, Texas has produced many of the biggest names in gymnastics, but athletes wanting to compete at the highest level in college had to leave the state. Now, Texas State University is changing that with a first-of-its-kind program.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Austin ISD addressing $181M budget deficit
Austin ISD is sharing more about its plan to deal with an $181 million budget deficit. Under the current proposal, hundreds of positions will be impacted. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports.
Austin ISD is sharing more about its plan to deal with an $181 million budget deficit. Under the current proposal, hundreds of positions will be impacted. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports.
Summer learning | Austin Family
For kids, summer means sleeping in, taking a break from class. But for some parents, it can be a good time to help the kids catch up the summer, like summer school. Alison Vogel with Austin Family joins Good Day Austin with some tips to guide parents through it.
For kids, summer means sleeping in, taking a break from class. But for some parents, it can be a good time to help the kids catch up the summer, like summer school. Alison Vogel with Austin Family joins Good Day Austin with some tips to guide parents through it.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Texas rides Teagan Kavan, Katie Stewart to 7-3 win over Texas Tech to open WCWS title series
Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Texas Tech on Wednesday night.
Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Texas Tech on Wednesday night.
More than 550 Austin ISD employees could lose their jobs amid budget deficit
Austin ISD says more than 550 positions could be impacted as they continue to address its $181 million budget deficit.
Austin ISD says more than 550 positions could be impacted as they continue to address its $181 million budget deficit.