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.
Texas Longhorns prep for road game against TCU
The No. 7 ranked, and Big 12 leading Longhorns are at TCU Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Texas heads into that game as a double-digit favorite.
The No. 7 ranked, and Big 12 leading Longhorns are at TCU Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Texas heads into that game as a double-digit favorite.
Texas State Bobcats bowl eligible for first time since 2014
For the first time in almost a decade, the Texas State University Bobcats are bowl eligible after their win against Georgia Southern.
For the first time in almost a decade, the Texas State University Bobcats are bowl eligible after their win against Georgia Southern.
Uncertainty remains over school choice legislation in Texas Capitol
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
UT holds annual Veterans Recognition Game
The Longhorns pulled off a hard-fought win yesterday against Kansas State. Aside from that rivalry,. it was an extra special game for UT: their annual Veterans Recognition Game.
The Longhorns pulled off a hard-fought win yesterday against Kansas State. Aside from that rivalry,. it was an extra special game for UT: their annual Veterans Recognition Game.
Damar Hamlin launching scholarship program to honor those who saved his life
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
Draft bill hints at preparations for another Special Session on school choice
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
UT Austin honors military heroes, families at wreath laying ceremony
UT Austin honored military heroes and their families at a wreath laying ceremony on Nov. 2.
UT Austin honored military heroes and their families at a wreath laying ceremony on Nov. 2.
Hays CISD elementary school to close following mold discovery
A Hays CISD elementary school will be closing after a concern about a mold smell in a classroom.
A Hays CISD elementary school will be closing after a concern about a mold smell in a classroom.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
McDade High School marching band qualifies for UIL state contest
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.