Longhorns 3-0 for first time since 2012; prepare for Baylor

With Texas moving to the SEC next season, Coach Steve Sarkisian and his No. 3 ranked Longhorns want to exit the Big 12 as the top dog.

UT researchers improve oil spill clean up with ten-times improvement

While oil spills can take years to clean up, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are using their material science's knowledge to reimagine how the oil is recovered.

Texas ranked 14th best state for teachers, according to WalletHub survey

According to WalletHub, the Lone Star State is the 14th best state when it comes to teacher friendliness but ranked close to last for teachers' income growth potential.

Round Rock ISD to host public meetings on VATRE, 5-year strategic plan

Round Rock ISD is holding a series of public meetings in October for community members to learn about the upcoming Proposition A ballot measure and the District's five-year-strategic plan.

South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.

Travis High School coach raises money for soccer team

An Austin high school coach is going out of his way to make sure his soccer team is geared up before the season starts.

New COVID-19 vaccines emerge as cases rise nationwide

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available as COVID-19 cases increase across the country. Dr. Kristin Mondy, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Austin's Dell Medical School, joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to talk about who should get a shot, and when.

Harmony Public School receives nearly $1M bonus from TEA program

About 120 Harmony Public School teachers in the Central Texas region were rewarded for their outstanding performances last month thanks to the Texas Educations Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).

Bobcats take on Jackson State for home opener

The Bobcats face off against Jackson State for their home opener Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

No. 4 Texas Longhorns confident after big win against Alabama

The No. 4 ranked Horns will have their final tuneup before kicking off Big 12 play over at the stadium Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. against Wyoming.

Longhorn fans soak up glory after big win against Alabama

After the Texas Longhorns beat Alabama 34-24, fans are still feeling the high. The big win now brings the Longhorns to No. 4 in the nation after beating then-number three Alabama.

Round Rock ISD now offers program to further education in health science

Round Rock ISD applied for a Texas Education Agency grant in December for the Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools, known as PTECH.

New changes to FAFSA for 2024-25 school year

The new FAFSA changes are now excepted to roll out in December when the 2024-25 form is available.

Texas high school accused of violating CROWN Act, same school of teen who inspired the law

A Chambers County family says their son is being discriminated against because of his hair, breaking a new state law, the CROWN Act, that went into effect six days ago.

Texas State Bobcats gearing up for rivalry game against UTSA Roadrunners

Saturday's matchup will renew the rivalry between Texas State and UTSA, who last played against each other in 2020 at Bobcat Stadium.

High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm

Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.

Former Bowie HS student arrested at gunpoint for trespassing on campus

Austin police arrested a former Bowie High School student at gunpoint on campus. School officials say the former student was trespassing.