Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Texas Islamic schools sue comptroller over exclusion from voucher program
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Texas Longhorns settle into spring football
As the Longhorns settle into spring football, one of the star players is embracing a new role.
As the Longhorns settle into spring football, one of the star players is embracing a new role.
Texas A&M TEEX emergency training exercise to bring smoke and noise to College Station
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
Round Rock ISD to change bus routes next school year; parents looking for answers
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services next school year.
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services next school year.
RRISD to change bus routes next school year
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services. The changes are set to begin next year, but families have already begun to ask the district to reverse the decision. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services. The changes are set to begin next year, but families have already begun to ask the district to reverse the decision. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
Liberty Hill ISD plans to return to five-day week next school year
Liberty Hill ISD is planning to return to a five-day week next school year.
Liberty Hill ISD is planning to return to a five-day week next school year.
UT Austin researchers develop robotic hand gentle enough to pick up fragile items
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
UT researchers develop robotic hand
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items like potato chips or eggs without crushing them. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with the team behind the project about how it works.
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items like potato chips or eggs without crushing them. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with the team behind the project about how it works.
Pflugerville ISD looking at possible school closures
Pflugerville ISD is looking at closing six campuses, citing budget deficits and declining enrollment.
Pflugerville ISD is looking at closing six campuses, citing budget deficits and declining enrollment.
UT Austin robotic hand demonstration
UT Austin researchers have developed a robotic hand gentle enough to grasp fragile items like eggs and even a potato chip.
UT Austin researchers have developed a robotic hand gentle enough to grasp fragile items like eggs and even a potato chip.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Austin ISD school closures: District to hold meetings on repurposing properties
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
UT men's basketball team hope for win over OU
The regular season finale for UT men's basketball is Saturday night at the Moody Center. It is also the renewal of a big rivalry with OU.
The regular season finale for UT men's basketball is Saturday night at the Moody Center. It is also the renewal of a big rivalry with OU.
Texas AG investigating Austin ISD over alleged 'biological male' using girls' restrooms, locker rooms
Austin ISD has been put on notice by the Texas Attorney General over a citizen complaint regarding violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8.
Austin ISD has been put on notice by the Texas Attorney General over a citizen complaint regarding violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8.
Vigil for UT Austin student killed in 6th Street shooting
The UT Austin Student Government had a candlelight vigil to honor a fellow Longhorn killed in the mass shooting on 6th Street.
The UT Austin Student Government had a candlelight vigil to honor a fellow Longhorn killed in the mass shooting on 6th Street.