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."
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.
Co-organizer Dr. Kevin Foster joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how different the "Reframe the Game" plan would be from the AISD plan.
Pflugerville ISD changes school lunch policy after parent witnesses child being "lunch shamed"
After a Pflugerville ISD parent witnessed a child being "lunch shamed," the school district is making a major change to their lunch policy.
After a Pflugerville ISD parent witnessed a child being "lunch shamed," the school district is making a major change to their lunch policy.
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.
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.
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.
Hutto mom, daughter raise money to pay off district’s elementary school lunch debt
A mother-daughter team has paid off the school lunch debts of all the elementary schools in Hutto ISD.
A mother-daughter team has paid off the school lunch debts of all the elementary schools in Hutto ISD.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Jefferson H.S. alumni organize fundraiser after tornado damages campus
Alumni of Thomas Jefferson H.S. are planning a fundraiser Friday night to help displaced and homeless students.
Alumni of Thomas Jefferson H.S. are planning a fundraiser Friday night to help displaced and homeless students.
Manor ISD Board of Trustees votes to create police department for school district
The newly created police department will allow for all 17 campuses to have additional flexibility in deploying officers in the event of a crisis.
The newly created police department will allow for all 17 campuses to have additional flexibility in deploying officers in the event of a crisis.
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.
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.
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).
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.
It is possible the three Dallas ISD schools badly damaged by the EF-3 tornado could be declared a total loss.
New version of classic alphabet song changes ‘LMNOP’ part and infuriates the internet
The change was made by an English-learning website to clarify the letters L, M, N, O and P for kids learning their ABCs.
The change was made by an English-learning website to clarify the letters L, M, N, O and P for kids learning their ABCs.
AISD Board approves controversial sex education curriculum
The decision was made at a late night meeting that lasted more than five hours.
The decision was made at a late night meeting that lasted more than five hours.
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.
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.
Mom horrified when son, 7, returns from school with bullet hole painted on face
The mother of a second-grader was horrified to find her son with what looked like a bullet hole painted onto his forehead last week.
The mother of a second-grader was horrified to find her son with what looked like a bullet hole painted onto his forehead last week.
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.
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.
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.