$1 billion school choice program moves closer to Gov. Abbott's desk | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
Leander ISD speaks on school choice, funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
School choice and school funding approved
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Suspect in UT Austin campus attacks faces new charges
More victims are coming forward claiming a former UT student physically hurt them near the UT campus.
More victims are coming forward claiming a former UT student physically hurt them near the UT campus.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Man accused of UT attacks facing charges
A man accused of attacking and threatening people on the UT Austin campus is facing more charges
A man accused of attacking and threatening people on the UT Austin campus is facing more charges
Report accuses former Ann Richards principal, executive director of violating school policy
An investigative report shows that Austin ISD officials had recommended former Ann Richards principal Nicole Griffith and executive director Dr. Stacie Holiday be fired for violating district policy and state and federal law.
An investigative report shows that Austin ISD officials had recommended former Ann Richards principal Nicole Griffith and executive director Dr. Stacie Holiday be fired for violating district policy and state and federal law.
Furthering education: Spectrum & other companies help employees
Employers across the country are helping their employees advance their careers by helping pay for college tuition.
Employers across the country are helping their employees advance their careers by helping pay for college tuition.
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
Texas lawmakers start process of finalizing state budget
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
This Montana city was just named the best college town in America—for the second year in a row
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Best states for education in 2025
Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
ACC hosts story time for 'Month of the Military Child'
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child. To celebrate that, Austin Community College hosted a special book reading on heroes in the making.
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child. To celebrate that, Austin Community College hosted a special book reading on heroes in the making.
Visas revoked for Texas students
Hundreds of international students across the country have had their Visas revoked. Student Visas were revoked at several Texas colleges including: UT Austin, Texas State, UNT, and Texas A&M
Hundreds of international students across the country have had their Visas revoked. Student Visas were revoked at several Texas colleges including: UT Austin, Texas State, UNT, and Texas A&M