AISD encourages parents to get involved with proposed changes

From schools being closed to new programs, Austin ISD is proposing dozens of changes, and the district would like your input.

Austin ISD proposes changes to district operations

Austin ISD is proposing major changes in how the district operates and is asking for the public's input.

Safety measures already in play for UT vs LSU football game

Crews setting up for game day could be seen Friday all across the UT campus, but just out of sight security teams were also preparing. "Dress rehearsal was last week, not only for the players on the field, with that win, but certainly for what we do,” said Jimmy Johnson

Video shows group of Philly dads comforting nervous student on first day of school

A new mural outside of Allen M. Stearne school displays a beautiful array of colors, including the quote, "Enter as a caterpillar, emerge as a brilliant butterfly." However, one young student needed a little extra motivation on his first day of school.

Fans get ready for LSU/UT football game

One of the biggest games of the college football season is taking place in Austin on Saturday so it's no surprise that fans are already getting ready for the Texas Longhorns/LSU Tigers.

Bevo Boulevard upgraded for football season

The Longhorns officially kick off their football season this Saturday against Louisiana Tech.

First day of school for Hutto ISD

It's the first day of school for Hutto ISD and some students are in a brand new elementary. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more from Kerley Elementary.

Future competitive gamers training at Concordia University's new 'Esports Arena'

The lights were low and the music intense as enthusiastic Concordia University Texas students poured into the Austin school's brand new "Varsity Esports" arena Tuesday morning to give the state-of-the-art equipment a go.

Sen. John Cornyn meets with Austin Chamber of Commerce

The United States, Mexico and Canada reached an agreement to rebalance and modernize NAFTA and Sen. John Cornyn met with the Austin Chamber of Commerce to discuss the agreement. Elizabeth Christian with Elizabeth Christian Public Relations and Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm with Austin Community College talk about the meeting.

Lockhart ISD school board approves increased teacher pay

The Lockhart ISD School Board took steps Monday night to keep their school employees by increasing base pay for first-time teachers and pay for teachers and non-teaching staff.

8th grade student raises money to pay off Austin ISD lunch debt

What began as a school project for an Austin-area eighth grader has turned into an over $10,000 fundraising campaign to pay off school lunch debt. The St. Andrew’s Episcopal School student, Ben Hofer, said he became upset reading about lunch-shaming in Montana.

University of Texas men's tennis team wins national title

The University of Texas men's tennis team has won its first ever national title. While a few Longhorns remain for the singles and doubles competiton, a couple of the players returned on May 20.

Students raise awareness with distracted driving PSA

A group of students from Pflugerville High School are raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving with a PSA video. The video has received more than 2,900 views on YouTube so far.

Austin ISD releases map as starting point on closure and consolidation decisions

The City of Austin is ever-changing, and Austin ISD feels it's time for them to do the same. “This is the creative space, we are reinventing what is happening in our system,” said Amber Elenz, district 5 trustee.

Texas takes on California in NCAA Men's Tennis Championship

The University of Texas men's tennis team beat California in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship 4-0.

Future UT football non conference opponents announced

The University of Texas football team has announced future non conference opponents and there a quite a few attractive and notable matchups.

Fairmont Austin turns the skyline burnt orange

Did you notice something different on your commute this morning? Fairmont Austin illuminated the south facing windows of the hotel with a giant illuminated Longhorns logo Sunday night.

Hook 'em! Texas tops Lipscomb to win NIT championship

Texas can hook its horns to an NIT championship. Dylan Osetkowski had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Texas to the NIT championship with an 81-66 win over Lipscomb on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. "It's great to win a championship," coach Shaka Smart said. The Longhorns (21-16) beat South Dakota State, Xavier, Colorado and TCU to reach the final, and...