Southwest Airlines brings to life first graders’ viral virtual ‘field trip’ to Mexico
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
Texas A&M fires coach Jimbo Fisher, a move that will cost the school $75M
According to his contract, Jimbo Fisher is owed the entirety of what remains on his deal, a staggering buyout that is more than triple the largest known given to a fired head coach.
According to his contract, Jimbo Fisher is owed the entirety of what remains on his deal, a staggering buyout that is more than triple the largest known given to a fired head coach.
From Taylor Swift to Rick Ross, pop culture courses are engaging new swath of law students
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
Special Session: Progress made on school choice plan
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
Robert Moody Sr., namesake of UT Austin's Moody College, dies at 88
Robert Moody, businessman, philanthropist and namesake of UT Austin's Moody College of Communication, passed away in his home at the age of 88, says the college.
Robert Moody, businessman, philanthropist and namesake of UT Austin's Moody College of Communication, passed away in his home at the age of 88, says the college.
Hundreds of UT students walk out of class to support Palestine
Hundreds of UT students walked out of class to show their support for civilians in Palestine caught up in the conflict.
Hundreds of UT students walked out of class to show their support for civilians in Palestine caught up in the conflict.
School choice, border bills start to move in Special Session 4
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Election Day 2023: Round Rock ISD voters approve Prop A
The district called for its first-ever VATRE in August in an effort to increase staff salaries and offset the loss of federal funding, increased recapture payments, and inflation.
The district called for its first-ever VATRE in August in an effort to increase staff salaries and offset the loss of federal funding, increased recapture payments, and inflation.
Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
New state emergency operations center to be built east of Austin-Bergstrom
Construction on the new 295,978-square-foot facility is set to begin this month with substantial completion expected in August 2026.
Construction on the new 295,978-square-foot facility is set to begin this month with substantial completion expected in August 2026.
Husband of Austin HS orchestra director dies after October fuel tank fire
Sam Herrera was injured in an accidental flash fire in October at the Austin High School orchestra's Monster Concert, a community event and fundraiser.
Sam Herrera was injured in an accidental flash fire in October at the Austin High School orchestra's Monster Concert, a community event and fundraiser.
Lake Travis HS football player with severe allergy exposed to peanuts by teammates
Two varsity football players are accused of knowingly putting a teammate's health in danger by coating his belongings in peanut products.
Two varsity football players are accused of knowingly putting a teammate's health in danger by coating his belongings in peanut products.
Hays CISD Education Foundation relaunches amid school choice uncertainty
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
Election Day 2023: Lockhart ISD voters approve VATRE for staff pay, security upgrades
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
Steve Martin celebrates Florida school district pulling his book from libraries: 'Have to buy a copy!'
'So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida!' Martin joked on Instagram
'So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida!' Martin joked on Instagram
Austin High Orchestra holds benefit concert after accidental flash fire
Three weeks ago, an accidental flash fire injured three people in Austin High School's orchestra community. On Tuesday, they held a special concert to support those who were affected.
Three weeks ago, an accidental flash fire injured three people in Austin High School's orchestra community. On Tuesday, they held a special concert to support those who were affected.
Election Day 2023: Some Central Texas voters waited over an hour at polling locations
Some Central Texans casting their ballot Tuesday found themselves waiting in long lines. Moments before polls closed at 7 p.m., there were eight polling locations in Travis County reporting wait times of close to an hour.
Some Central Texans casting their ballot Tuesday found themselves waiting in long lines. Moments before polls closed at 7 p.m., there were eight polling locations in Travis County reporting wait times of close to an hour.
Police investigating alleged relationship between former Rockdale ISD teacher, student
The former teacher resigned from her position at Rockdale ISD.
The former teacher resigned from her position at Rockdale ISD.
Governor Abbott calls for fourth special session
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.