UT alum donates portion of vintage car collection to new engineering school named after him

Gary L. Thomas organized the on-campus car show to give students the opportunity to see up close a collection of vehicles that in his words "reflect the spirit of American engineering ingenuity."

FOX 7 Discussion: Updated Austin ISD school changes plan

Co-organizer Dr. Kevin Foster joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how different the "Reframe the Game" plan would be from the AISD plan.

Milpitas teacher on leave after wearing blackface to school

Student Karrington Kenney captured the teacher dressed as Common, the rapper. The video, which the school verified as legitimate, shows the teacher's face is painted black. 

Austin ISD releases updated school changes plan

The previous plan included the closure of 12 schools across the district. This new plan lists some schools at a higher risk to close than others.

Bowie High School band gets encouragement from actor Tom Hardy

The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble is once again getting some encouragement before a big competition from a Hollywood star.

University of Texas fraternity chapter closes over hazing claims

The investigation revealed that during the 2018-19 school year fraternity pledges were shot with airsoft guns and forced to eat spicy soup made with ghost peppers and cat food.

Authorities shut down Jade Spa, arrest 6 on prostitution charges

In its first major bust since being reinstated last year, the Dallas Police Department’s Vice Unit shut down a suspected human trafficking operation.

Round Rock ISD teen petitions district to cancel school day after Halloween

One teen from Round Rock ISD is petitioning the district to get the day after Halloween off. According to the Change.org petition he wants to “be with the boys” and with more than 15,000 signatures, he's not alone.

Families celebrate Spooktacular at Bullock Museum

The Bullock museum partnered with Girlstart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Three Dallas ISD schools could be declared total losses

It is possible the three Dallas ISD schools badly damaged by the EF-3 tornado could be declared a total loss.

FOX 7 Discussion: Sex ed curriculum

Joining us in the FOX 7 studio to discuss this further is Mike Parent, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at UT Austin. 

More Dallas ISD schools reopen as power is restored

More students will return to class Thursday after power was restored at several Dallas public schools.

Class Act: Mindfulness at Baldwin Elementary

At Baldwin Elementary School in South Austin, not only does the campus have a mindfulness coach, but also a mindfulness room to help kids relax.