Hutto ISD robotics competition showcases student STEM talent
Hutto students built robots and competed against one another in this year's robotics competition.
Hutto students built robots and competed against one another in this year's robotics competition.
Carolyn Jackson, former KTBC news personality, dies at 96
Carolyn Jackson, who died this week at 96, was an icon of central Texas broadcast news, hosting her own program on KTBC in the 1960s and 1970s.
Carolyn Jackson, who died this week at 96, was an icon of central Texas broadcast news, hosting her own program on KTBC in the 1960s and 1970s.
OSU frat members arrested, charged in dead longhorn incident
A dead longhorn was found on the lawn of an Oklahoma State fraternity one day before OSU took on UT in the Big 12 Championship. Four OSU students were arrested for the crime on Wednesday.
A dead longhorn was found on the lawn of an Oklahoma State fraternity one day before OSU took on UT in the Big 12 Championship. Four OSU students were arrested for the crime on Wednesday.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Texas book ban blocked by federal appeals court
A controversial Texas law aimed at keeping obscene books out of school libraries was blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court.
A controversial Texas law aimed at keeping obscene books out of school libraries was blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
School safety: Austin ISD parents concerned as many schools report issues
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Texas arctic blast: School closures, delays in Central Texas due to weather
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Round Rock ISD monitoring winter weather expected next week
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says the district is closely monitoring the weather to give them enough time to alert parents and students if classes have to be canceled.
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says the district is closely monitoring the weather to give them enough time to alert parents and students if classes have to be canceled.
Free college tuition for high school seniors possible under new ACC proposal
If the proposal is approved, the program could start as soon as this fall and cover the cost of tuition for all Central Texas high school students who graduate in 2024.
If the proposal is approved, the program could start as soon as this fall and cover the cost of tuition for all Central Texas high school students who graduate in 2024.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
This Week in Texas Politics: Texas border, school choice and new 2024 laws
It may be a new year, but the hot topics This Week in Texas Politics were topics that dominated in 2023. FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the big issues that kicked off 2024.
It may be a new year, but the hot topics This Week in Texas Politics were topics that dominated in 2023. FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the big issues that kicked off 2024.
Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
New year brings new education laws in Texas
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
Texas State wins First Responder Bowl to cap best season in 15 years
The Bobcats football team won its first bowl game in Texas State history by beating the Rice Owls 45-21.
The Bobcats football team won its first bowl game in Texas State history by beating the Rice Owls 45-21.