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.
Recapture in Texas: Push to reform school property tax revenue redistribution policy
Education is dominating the debate at the Texas Capitol this session, including a push to reform the way money is redistributed among districts though a policy known as "recapture".
Education is dominating the debate at the Texas Capitol this session, including a push to reform the way money is redistributed among districts though a policy known as "recapture".
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Texas education: TEA commissioner speaks to committee about funding
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Lake Travis ISD superintendent resigns after misconduct allegations
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
TEA certification cheating scheme: 2 Del Valle ISD teachers under investigation
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
TEA: 60 more educators to be investigated in certification cheating scheme
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
Concern grows after Leander ISD announces job cuts and school vouchers move past Senate
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Texas State Technical College gets major expansion in Hutto
Texas State Technical College says the expansion will allow it to expand its reach to students through its manufacturing programs.
Texas State Technical College says the expansion will allow it to expand its reach to students through its manufacturing programs.