Device helps visually impaired experience eclipse through sound

The device, which was created by a small team at Harvard University, translates light intensity data into sound. UT Austin recently

Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

Georgetown HS students head to state competition with electric car they built

Georgetown High School automotive students are taking an electric car they built to a state competition this week. FOX 7's Jessica Rivera shows us how they transformed the Fox Body Mustang into an electric vehicle.

UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17

The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.

New FAFSA system plagued with technical glitches, delays

The rollout of a new application system for federal student aid has caused issue after issue. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Texas women's basketball falls to NC State 66-76, out of NCAA tournament

The Texas women's basketball team is out of the NCAA tournament after falling to NC State 66-76. NC State now advances to the Final Four.

What schools are planning for the eclipse

School districts nationwide are exploring options for students to see the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's what schools in your area are considering.

Georgetown ISD students build airplane thanks to nonprofit

Some Georgetown ISD students are building their own plane. It is part of a one-of-a-kind nonprofit encouraging students in STEM.

Texas school bus crash: Hays CISD releases dash cam video

Dash cam video shows the moments leading up to a school bus crash on March 22 that left two people dead and dozens injured in Bastrop County.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism

This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia. 

US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.

FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants

The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants. 

Texas school bus crash: Hays CISD superintendent speaks on deadly crash

Hays CISD released the name of the driver killed in the deadly crash on Friday, March 22. All students were also released from the hospital, but one teacher remains hospitalized.