Voters to decide on property tax increase to help Austin ISD budget deficit
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to put a potential property tax rate increase on the November ballot. The increase would help with the district's budget deficit.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to put a potential property tax rate increase on the November ballot. The increase would help with the district's budget deficit.
Austin ISD prepares for triple-digit temps on first day of school
Austin ISD is preparing for a very hot day for the first day of school.
Austin ISD is preparing for a very hot day for the first day of school.
Back-to-school: Roadway safety concern for students
Roadway safety is a major concern as students across Central Texas head back to school.
Roadway safety is a major concern as students across Central Texas head back to school.
Round Rock ISD approves nearly $1B bond election
The August 15 Round Rock ISD school board meeting ended with applause as members approved the largest proposed bond in district history with a five to two vote.
The August 15 Round Rock ISD school board meeting ended with applause as members approved the largest proposed bond in district history with a five to two vote.
Austin ISD CFO reinstated following recent arrest
Austin ISD has reinstated its chief financial officer after his recent arrest.
Austin ISD has reinstated its chief financial officer after his recent arrest.
AZ woman accused of stealing from Scottsdale school group had warrant out of Yuma County | Crime Files
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
Doctor speaks on importance of vaccines as children head back to school
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Frank Betanski to talk about the importance of vaccinations as children head back to school.
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Frank Betanski to talk about the importance of vaccinations as children head back to school.
Texas lawmakers look at ways to address teacher shortage
There's an increasing number of newly-hired teachers in Texas who are not certified.
There's an increasing number of newly-hired teachers in Texas who are not certified.
Round Rock ISD reminds drivers of back-to-school safety
Central Texas students are heading back to school, and the first assignment of the new school year involved law enforcement officers reminding drivers about the school zone rules.
Central Texas students are heading back to school, and the first assignment of the new school year involved law enforcement officers reminding drivers about the school zone rules.
Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings
The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.
The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Debate on Texas school choice legislation continues
State lawmakers are once again debating the controversial school voucher legislation known as the school choice plan.
State lawmakers are once again debating the controversial school voucher legislation known as the school choice plan.
Austin ISD providing free breakfast, lunch for students at 77 schools
The Austin Independent School District is providing free breakfast and lunch for all students at 77 schools through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
The Austin Independent School District is providing free breakfast and lunch for all students at 77 schools through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
East Austin families get free school supplies, clothing thanks to nonprofits
Crowds of parents and children stood in line in East Austin for hours on Sunday for the annual back-to-school drive put together by Austin nonprofits.
Crowds of parents and children stood in line in East Austin for hours on Sunday for the annual back-to-school drive put together by Austin nonprofits.
Hundreds of kids get new shoes at Round Rock PD's Step N2 Success event
Over 880 Round Rock students got a free pair of new shoes for this school year, thanks to the Round Rock Police Department.
Over 880 Round Rock students got a free pair of new shoes for this school year, thanks to the Round Rock Police Department.
Austin ISD addresses recent arrest of its former CFO
Austin ISD is addressing the recent departure and arrest of its former chief financial officer.
Austin ISD is addressing the recent departure and arrest of its former chief financial officer.
Back-to-school bash hosted by Austin's Most Wanted Barbershop
Austin’s Most Wanted Barbershop in South Austin is getting the kids pumped by hosting their annual back to school bash.
Austin’s Most Wanted Barbershop in South Austin is getting the kids pumped by hosting their annual back to school bash.
Texas Tax Free Weekend: Save money this weekend on school supplies, clothes and more
You can save some change while back-to-school shopping this weekend. It's the state's annual sales tax holiday.
You can save some change while back-to-school shopping this weekend. It's the state's annual sales tax holiday.
Austin Community College gets $7.5M grant for semiconductor training
Austin Community College was given part of a U.S. Department of Defense grant so it can grow its semiconductor manufacturing training programs.
Austin Community College was given part of a U.S. Department of Defense grant so it can grow its semiconductor manufacturing training programs.
Here are the best US employers for high school graduates to start careers
A new ranking lists the top 50 employers for young people entering the workforce without a college degree.
A new ranking lists the top 50 employers for young people entering the workforce without a college degree.