UT Austin graduate student, wife disappear in Mexico on their way to Chile

A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.

Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding

Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.

New sleeping bobcat sculpture installed at Texas State

A new larger-than-life sculpture of a sleeping bobcat has been installed at Texas State University.

Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties

The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.

Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits

President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.

School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather

Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.

Texas schools hoping lawmakers increase funding during legislative session

The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.

Del Valle ISD superintendent shares entry plan for first 100 days

Del Valle ISD superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is approaching his first 100 days in office. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera spoke with him about his plans for the district.

Texas vs Arizona State: Teams prepare for Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns and the Arizona State Sun Devils will square off in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

New e-tattoos developed by University of Texas researchers can track brainwaves

Students at the University of Texas are using 3D printers to help create e-tattoos that can help provide doctors with crucial health information.

Hutto man hopes drivers slow down near schools

A Hutto father tries to spread a little positivity each morning as his kids head off to school, but in a way that also encourages drivers to slow down.