North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Austin ISD summer theater series
Austin ISD is keeping their theater students busy this year during their annual summer theater series program. In this week's Report Card, FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera was able to stop by the performing arts center to see what the students in action.
Austin ISD is keeping their theater students busy this year during their annual summer theater series program. In this week's Report Card, FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera was able to stop by the performing arts center to see what the students in action.
Texas parents, students react to bill banning cell phones in classrooms
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students react to cell phone ban
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
AISD deciding what to do amid budget deficit
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD holds virtual meetings on possible school closures
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Non-residents to pay for parking on San Marcos River
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
Twin dive team recovers missing Longhorn and Aggie class rings at Lake Travis
A discovery at the bottom of Lake Travis has created a new bond between some Aggies and Longhorns.
A discovery at the bottom of Lake Travis has created a new bond between some Aggies and Longhorns.
Pflugerville ISD students raise money to help erase school lunch debt
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Texas school districts impacted by budget shortfalls
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Texas school districts impacted by budget shortfalls despite passing of HB 2
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Spring 2025 STAAR results: reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels
The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Eanes ISD superintendent retiring to take previous post at National Baseball Hall of Fame
Eanes ISD superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett has announced his retirement and return to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Eanes ISD superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett has announced his retirement and return to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.