New school choice plan awaits lawmakers after Texas House vote
HB 115 was filed in an effort to reboot the school choice debate but does not include teacher pay. However, with little time left in the fourth special session, it may be a long shot.
HB 115 was filed in an effort to reboot the school choice debate but does not include teacher pay. However, with little time left in the fourth special session, it may be a long shot.
Bobcats to play final regular season game against South Alabama
The Bobcats will wrap up the regular season at home on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. against South Alabama.
The Bobcats will wrap up the regular season at home on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. against South Alabama.
West Campus apartment fire leaves 2 displaced
AFD says it was an accidental electrical fire related to charging a battery-powered light.
AFD says it was an accidental electrical fire related to charging a battery-powered light.
UT Austin West Campus Ambassadors program works to clean up the drag
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
Judge considers restraining order against Texas law banning TikTok on state-owned devices
A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.
A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.
Longhorns to play final Big 12 regular-season game against Texas Tech
Texas will play its final Big 12 regular-season game at DKR against Texas Tech on Friday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Texas will play its final Big 12 regular-season game at DKR against Texas Tech on Friday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Texas State selected to host 2024 Presidential Debate
Texas State is now the first university in Texas to host a presidential debate, as well as the only Texas university to graduate a U.S. president.
Texas State is now the first university in Texas to host a presidential debate, as well as the only Texas university to graduate a U.S. president.
Armed robbery suspect arrested after returning to same store near UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin police arrested an aggravated robbery suspect after he returned to the same store less than two hours later.
University of Texas at Austin police arrested an aggravated robbery suspect after he returned to the same store less than two hours later.
Texas House cuts school voucher programs from education bill
The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.
The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Michigan administration building
Protesters entered the Alexander G. Ruthven Building on Friday, demanding to speak with school president Santa Ono to urge disinvest in Israel using a sit-in tactic of civil disobience.
Protesters entered the Alexander G. Ruthven Building on Friday, demanding to speak with school president Santa Ono to urge disinvest in Israel using a sit-in tactic of civil disobience.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Leander ISD named 2023 AP Large District of the Year by College Board
Leander ISD is one of three districts out of 12,000 from across the U.S. and Canada to be recognized as College Board's AP District of the Year.
Leander ISD is one of three districts out of 12,000 from across the U.S. and Canada to be recognized as College Board's AP District of the Year.
Vietnam veteran shares his experiences in new book
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with veteran and UT professor James Kearney about his new book, 'Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience.'
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with veteran and UT professor James Kearney about his new book, 'Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience.'
Lake Travis parents call for expulsion of students following peanut allergy incident
Lake Travis ISD parents spoke out and asked the school board to enforce more severe discipline against two football players who were accused of purposefully exposing a teammate to an allergen.
Lake Travis ISD parents spoke out and asked the school board to enforce more severe discipline against two football players who were accused of purposefully exposing a teammate to an allergen.
Liberty Hill HS students get hands-on experience in TV production class
Students at Liberty Hill High School say they enjoy every aspect the audio and video production classes have to offer.
Students at Liberty Hill High School say they enjoy every aspect the audio and video production classes have to offer.
Names honoring educators recommended for new Hays CISD schools, facilities
Residents submitted more than 200 name nominations during an open process from Sept. 22 to Oct. 10.
Residents submitted more than 200 name nominations during an open process from Sept. 22 to Oct. 10.
Taylor Swift course at University of Houston offers business lessons themed around different albums
The Entrepreneurial Genius of Taylor Swift course will be themed around a different album- or Era- of the pop star's career.
The Entrepreneurial Genius of Taylor Swift course will be themed around a different album- or Era- of the pop star's career.
Disability rights advocates speak out against school vouchers
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
UT graduate helps detectives solve more than 1,200 crimes with forensic sketches
Lois Gibson is the world's most successful forensic sketch artist. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sits down with the UT graduate to talk about her work and its impact.
Lois Gibson is the world's most successful forensic sketch artist. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sits down with the UT graduate to talk about her work and its impact.
Target employee assaulted, robbed near UT campus
University of Texas at Austin police are investigating after a Target store employee was assaulted and robbed Monday morning.
University of Texas at Austin police are investigating after a Target store employee was assaulted and robbed Monday morning.