Round Rock ISD files for 'good cause exception' amid House Bill 3
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
Leander ISD joins other school districts in lawsuit against TEA
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. The lawsuit is over the state's changes to the A-F Accountability system.
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. The lawsuit is over the state's changes to the A-F Accountability system.
Jewish community responds after multiple antisemitic incidents reported in West Campus
UTPD and West Campus ambassadors are expanding patrols through the weekend after multiple antisemitic incidents occurred on or near campus over the past week. The events occurred during the Jewish High Holidays.
UTPD and West Campus ambassadors are expanding patrols through the weekend after multiple antisemitic incidents occurred on or near campus over the past week. The events occurred during the Jewish High Holidays.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Texas leads in the country in FFA membership
Students at Lago Vista High School are part of the staggering 170,000 members of the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization.
Students at Lago Vista High School are part of the staggering 170,000 members of the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Austin ISD pushes vote for TEA proposed order to Sept. 26
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Antisemitic vandalism reported on, near UT Austin campus
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
Liberty Hill teacher dresses up for picture day to make memories for her students
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.
UT collaborates with Air Force on space research
UT Austin Research Initiative graduate research assistant Michael Hibberd discusses the challenges in space exploration.
UT Austin Research Initiative graduate research assistant Michael Hibberd discusses the challenges in space exploration.
Hays CISD to create attendance zone for new elementary school
The new campus, Hays CISD's 16th elementary school, will open in August 2024 in the Anthem subdivision in Kyle.
The new campus, Hays CISD's 16th elementary school, will open in August 2024 in the Anthem subdivision in Kyle.
Eanes ISD's proposal for Tesla fleet as district police vehicles receives backlash
Eanes ISD has proposed buying a fleet of Teslas to be used as police vehicles. Now, parents and a state lawmaker are voicing their concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.
Eanes ISD has proposed buying a fleet of Teslas to be used as police vehicles. Now, parents and a state lawmaker are voicing their concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.
Acting Temple University president JoAnne A. Epps dies after falling ill on stage
Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.
Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.
Texas State Bobcats rack up nearly 700 offensive yards against Wyoming
The Texas State Bobcats racked up 684 yards of offense against Jackson State this past Saturday. Nearly 400 of those yards came on the ground with eight rushing touchdowns as the Bobcats blew out the Tigers 77-34.
The Texas State Bobcats racked up 684 yards of offense against Jackson State this past Saturday. Nearly 400 of those yards came on the ground with eight rushing touchdowns as the Bobcats blew out the Tigers 77-34.
Texas' Jahdae Barron looks to show up and show out against Baylor
Coming out of high school, he was one of the nation's top corner backs. Years later, homegrown talent Jahdae Barron is now a key player for the No. 3 ranked Longhorns, but that almost wasn't the case.
Coming out of high school, he was one of the nation's top corner backs. Years later, homegrown talent Jahdae Barron is now a key player for the No. 3 ranked Longhorns, but that almost wasn't the case.
Manor ISD approves lower property tax rate for 2023-24
Under the new rate, a home in Manor ISD with a taxable value of $400,000 could see a potential decrease of $1,000 in property taxes as compared to last year, says the district.
Under the new rate, a home in Manor ISD with a taxable value of $400,000 could see a potential decrease of $1,000 in property taxes as compared to last year, says the district.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
What to know as student loan payments start up again
Federal student loan payments are set to resume Oct. 1 after being paused since 2020. In this "7 On Your Side", FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl shares ways to avoid fraud while sorting out your loans.
Federal student loan payments are set to resume Oct. 1 after being paused since 2020. In this "7 On Your Side", FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl shares ways to avoid fraud while sorting out your loans.
Leander ISD slams Gov. Abbott's claim the district refused to distribute Constitution copies to students
Leander ISD is slamming Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students. District officials say that simply isn’t true.
Leander ISD is slamming Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students. District officials say that simply isn’t true.