Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
Texas has more than $194B to spend this legislative session
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
Measles: Possible exposure in San Marcos leads to growing concerns
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Measles: Hays County warns of possible exposure in San Marcos
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
Hundreds march for increased public school funding
A rally was held at the state capitol Saturday calling for increased public school funding.
A rally was held at the state capitol Saturday calling for increased public school funding.
Texas Senate committee advances teacher pay bill
A Texas Senate committee has voted to advance Senate Bill 26, a comprehensive bill that would increase teacher pay after public comment on Thursday.
A Texas Senate committee has voted to advance Senate Bill 26, a comprehensive bill that would increase teacher pay after public comment on Thursday.
Teacher pay raise bill sails through Texas Senate committee
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bill that would increase teacher pay in Texas.
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bill that would increase teacher pay in Texas.
Liberty Hill ISD plans for 4-day school week as it grapples with budget deficit
Liberty Hill ISD adopted a hybrid four-week school schedule. This new schedule passed the school board unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Liberty Hill ISD adopted a hybrid four-week school schedule. This new schedule passed the school board unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Mental health: Leander High School students start club to advocate, raise awareness
Mental health illnesses have become a topic many teens are starting to talk openly about, especially in the high school level.
Mental health illnesses have become a topic many teens are starting to talk openly about, especially in the high school level.
Austin again best state capital to live in for 2025: WalletHub study
Austin is once again the best state capital to live in, according to a new WalletHub study.
Austin is once again the best state capital to live in, according to a new WalletHub study.
Austin-area high school nominated for Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award
Jersey Mike's is rewarding several students with money as part of Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award and an Austin-area student has been nominated for the award.
Jersey Mike's is rewarding several students with money as part of Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award and an Austin-area student has been nominated for the award.
Texas Legislature latest, TEA head testifies, Cornyn vs Paxton, and more: TWITP
The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Elon Musk, Ted Cruz call for Texas House to pass school choice bill
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Texas bill would allow parents to block students from certain school library books
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Galindo Elementary opens food pantry for community with help from Central Texas Food Bank
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary with the help of the Central Texas Food Bank.
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary with the help of the Central Texas Food Bank.
New food pantry at Galindo Elementary
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary to benefit AISD families, with the help of Central Texas Food Bank.
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary to benefit AISD families, with the help of Central Texas Food Bank.