UT Greek life members take part in Day of Service beautifying Austin ISD campuses
More than 400 sorority and fraternity members from UT Austin took part in a day of service beautifying Austin ISD campuses.
More than 400 sorority and fraternity members from UT Austin took part in a day of service beautifying Austin ISD campuses.
Austin woman forgoes college, inspires others by working trade job
College isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of trade jobs to consider. That's what an Austin woman decided to do, and now she is following in her father's footsteps working at HOLT CAT, where she is the only woman in the shop.
College isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of trade jobs to consider. That's what an Austin woman decided to do, and now she is following in her father's footsteps working at HOLT CAT, where she is the only woman in the shop.
Solar eclipse: Where, when and how to see the 'ring of fire' this weekend
The annular solar eclipse will be passing over central Texas this weekend! Learn more about the eclipse, when and where you can see it, and where you can go to get eclipse glasses and celebrate the phenomenon.
The annular solar eclipse will be passing over central Texas this weekend! Learn more about the eclipse, when and where you can see it, and where you can go to get eclipse glasses and celebrate the phenomenon.
Texas families who've lost loved ones to fentanyl attend DEA summit
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
Austin ISD discusses timeline to meet TEA governance implementation
FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.
FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.
Liberty Hill students choosing future mascot, school colors for new high school
Liberty Hill ISD asked a group of student leaders to work with architects and the upcoming high school principal to narrow down a list of mascots and school color options for the school board.
Liberty Hill ISD asked a group of student leaders to work with architects and the upcoming high school principal to narrow down a list of mascots and school color options for the school board.
Texas State Athletics announces new NIL partnership
Texas State has a new multi-sport partnership that is its biggest name, image, and likeness deal to date.
Texas State has a new multi-sport partnership that is its biggest name, image, and likeness deal to date.
Teacher raises proposition in Round Rock ISD gains attention ahead of election
The first day of early voting is less than two weeks out, and a proposition for Round Rock ISD already has the attention of voters.
The first day of early voting is less than two weeks out, and a proposition for Round Rock ISD already has the attention of voters.
T-shirt project by Hutto teacher praised by school board
The Hutto ISD school board declared Wednesdays as Workforce Wednesdays in the district after a middle school teacher started a tradition of wearing T-shirts to promote trade jobs.
The Hutto ISD school board declared Wednesdays as Workforce Wednesdays in the district after a middle school teacher started a tradition of wearing T-shirts to promote trade jobs.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
School choice bill clears Texas Senate Committee
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Public education advocates rally against school vouchers at Capitol
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
Leander ISD joins TEA lawsuit with other districts; leadership reacts
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency on accountability ratings.
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency on accountability ratings.
Hays CISD student dies from possible fentanyl overdose
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.