Education

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.

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.

University of Texas at Austin police are investigating after a Target store employee was assaulted and robbed Monday morning.

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.

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.

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, 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 walked out of class to show their support for civilians in Palestine caught up in the conflict.

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.

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 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%.

Construction on the new 295,978-square-foot facility is set to begin this month with substantial completion expected in August 2026.

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.

Two varsity football players are accused of knowingly putting a teammate's health in danger by coating his belongings in peanut products.

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.

59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.