Burnet High School placed on lockdown due to report of gun on campus
BCISD says that out of an abundance of caution, other campuses briefly activated lockout procedures, which involved students remaining inside the building but otherwise resuming their day.
BCISD says that out of an abundance of caution, other campuses briefly activated lockout procedures, which involved students remaining inside the building but otherwise resuming their day.
FOX 7 Care Force: UT Austin ranked sixth best college for veterans
In the FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren looks at how UT Austin has become one of the most vet-friendly universities in the country.
In the FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren looks at how UT Austin has become one of the most vet-friendly universities in the country.
FOX 7 Discussion: SafeHorns on UT safety upgrades for West Campus
SafeHorns president Joell McNew joins Marcel Clarke to discuss UT Austin's plan to address campus safety.
SafeHorns president Joell McNew joins Marcel Clarke to discuss UT Austin's plan to address campus safety.
Student at UT Austin diagnosed with mumps
University Health Services hasn't advised UT students, in general, to take any extra precautions against mumps at this time.
University Health Services hasn't advised UT students, in general, to take any extra precautions against mumps at this time.
Copy Cat, world's first cloned cat, dies at 18 in College Station
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Students create system that can detect fires early and notify 911
As part of the first Lego League competition, students from Laurel Mountain Middle School collaborated with the Jollyville Fire Department to create a prototype of their fire detection system.
As part of the first Lego League competition, students from Laurel Mountain Middle School collaborated with the Jollyville Fire Department to create a prototype of their fire detection system.
Texas A&M system issues new restrictions on foreign travel
The new restrictions follow the cancelation Friday of Spring Break trips to Italy for Texas A&M Education Abroad programs.
The new restrictions follow the cancelation Friday of Spring Break trips to Italy for Texas A&M Education Abroad programs.
Del Valle ISD school board names lone finalist for superintendent
Dr. Annette Tielle, the current interim superintendent in Del Valle, was named the lone finalist at the March 2 board meeting.
Dr. Annette Tielle, the current interim superintendent in Del Valle, was named the lone finalist at the March 2 board meeting.
College recruiter fired after students say he lined them up by skin color, ‘nappiest hair’
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
UT Austin to change sexual misconduct policies
The changes come after a four-month comprehensive review of the university's sexual misconduct policies done by the Husch Blackwell firm.
The changes come after a four-month comprehensive review of the university's sexual misconduct policies done by the Husch Blackwell firm.
Rice University asks group of employees, students to self-quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
According to the University, every precautionary step is being taken to prevent coronavirus spread. The school is also working closely under the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
According to the University, every precautionary step is being taken to prevent coronavirus spread. The school is also working closely under the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
UT Police outline new safety spending
Chief Carter did say there is the possibility that they could push the new District 7 patrol zone further out into West Campus. It’s not known what will happen after the funding runs out in 4 years.
Chief Carter did say there is the possibility that they could push the new District 7 patrol zone further out into West Campus. It’s not known what will happen after the funding runs out in 4 years.
UGA's first black graduate gets college named for her
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
Students at UC Davis, community colleges affected by coronovirus outbreak
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
UT Board of Regents approves new funding for West Campus safety
A letter from UT President Gregory Fenves says the decision is because of a recent increase in violent crime in Austin.
A letter from UT President Gregory Fenves says the decision is because of a recent increase in violent crime in Austin.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Class Act: Brushy Creek students explore space without leaving campus
Brushy Creek Elementary students and their Command Center Transformation Room are the focus of this Class Act.
Brushy Creek Elementary students and their Command Center Transformation Room are the focus of this Class Act.
Austin ISD board president releases statement on superintendent resigning
They say they will work with Cruz to "establish a preliminary timeline and a transition plan that maintains the momentum of our current work and honors the District’s priorities."
They say they will work with Cruz to "establish a preliminary timeline and a transition plan that maintains the momentum of our current work and honors the District’s priorities."
Student asks to donate bonus points to classmates
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
Affordable housing complex proposed for West Campus
The project has a long way to go - but already there are concerns over who could live at the affordable housing complex and how it will be secured.
The project has a long way to go - but already there are concerns over who could live at the affordable housing complex and how it will be secured.