Trump picks former Texas school official for Deputy Secretary of Education role
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
I-35 construction: Austin ISD transportation talks about project's effects
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Winter weather: Austin ISD on protocol to keep students safe
When winter weather is forecast, Austin ISD works on making sure families are notified about cancelations or delays before they head out the door.
When winter weather is forecast, Austin ISD works on making sure families are notified about cancelations or delays before they head out the door.
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.
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.
Suspect arrested for assault on Texas State's campus: UPD
A suspect was arrested for an assault on Texas State University's campus.
A suspect was arrested for an assault on Texas State University's campus.
'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels entrusts UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center with historic collection
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.
Valley View Elementary to shut down after Eanes ISD vote
Eanes ISD Board members decided on the proposal to shut down an elementary school in Westlake.
Eanes ISD Board members decided on the proposal to shut down an elementary school in Westlake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Legislature: School vouchers, cannabis, the border and other key issues this session
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
School delays for Jan. 10: Central Texas districts deal with winter weather
With Central Texas still experiencing winter weather, some school districts are making operational changes for Friday, Jan. 10.
With Central Texas still experiencing winter weather, some school districts are making operational changes for Friday, Jan. 10.
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.
Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.
Austin weather: How does Austin ISD decide to delay, cancel classes?
How does Austin ISD determine when to cancel or delay classes for inclement weather?
How does Austin ISD determine when to cancel or delay classes for inclement weather?
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.
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.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell named next president of Southern Methodist University
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
Lincoln Pare rushes for a 73-yard TD late and Texas State beats North Texas in First Responder Bowl
Texas State (8-5) held off North Texas (6-7) 30-28 on Friday night in the First Responder Bowl.
Texas State (8-5) held off North Texas (6-7) 30-28 on Friday night in the First Responder Bowl.
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.
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.