Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: This Week in Texas Politics

FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.

Del Valle ISD hosts student teacher signing day

Del Valle ISD hosted their first student teacher signing day this week to celebrate young educators.

Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute

Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigns

The Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigned on Wednesday in response to the reappointment of a previously-resigned board member.

Black History Month: UT exhibit showcases historic emancipation documents

UT Austin is honoring Black History Month with a new exhibit showcasing the official documents slaves were given when they were freed, and the legal journey to emancipation.

Nursing academy aims to fill Central Texas nursing shortage

Students from nine different Central Texas school districts attended a nursing academy at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus.

Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll

A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.

Colorado Springs dorm shooting deaths being investigated as homicides

Colorado Springs police said two people were found shot to death in a dorm room at the University of Colorado early Friday morning.