Senate confirms Linda McMahon: What this means for the Department of Education
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
Farm to school lunch trays at Lake Travis ISD thanks to Central TX Food Bank
Lake Travis ISD is offering colorful options to your kid's school lunch tray thanks to the help of Central Texas Food Bank's Food Hub Program.
Lake Travis ISD is offering colorful options to your kid's school lunch tray thanks to the help of Central Texas Food Bank's Food Hub Program.
No. 1 Texas wins share of SEC regular-season title with 72-46 win over Florida
No. 1 Texas are SEC champions in their first season with the conference. The Longhorns share the regular season title with South Carolina.
No. 1 Texas are SEC champions in their first season with the conference. The Longhorns share the regular season title with South Carolina.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
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.
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.
Texas lawmakers threaten funding to public universities over DEI rules
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
Greenville ISD middle school students tattooed each other using same needle in class, parents say
An investigation is underway to figure out how students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos using temporary ink inside a classroom using the same needle. The district says it suspended multiple teachers over the ordeal.
An investigation is underway to figure out how students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos using temporary ink inside a classroom using the same needle. The district says it suspended multiple teachers over the ordeal.
Leander ISD cuts programs due to budget deficit leaving students upset
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Texas Senate passes SB 26 aiming give raises to teachers
Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.
Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.
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.