Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
Biles apologizes after clash with Gaines over trans athletes: 'It didn’t help for me to get personal'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Tulsa mayor unveils plan for $100M trust to 'repair' effect of 1921 Race Massacre
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
Women's History Month: Meet Williamson County's first-ever female district judge
This Women's History Month, FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel sat down with Judge Betsy Lambeth, the first-ever female district court judge in Williamson County, to talk about her path to the bench.
MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review
Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.
First-of-its-kind women's sports bar in Austin holds grand opening
The first-ever women's sports bar to serve the Austin area held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19.
Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI programs reinstated by appeals court
A federal appeals court has lifted a nationwide injunction on Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI programs, allowing enforcement while legal challenges continue. The decision marks a major victory for the administration after multiple legal setbacks.
SXSW 2025: "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" explores life, career of Oscar-winning deaf actress
A new documentary about Marlee Matlin, the first deaf performer to win an Oscar, is part of the SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to be redesigned as part of new DC mural project
The famous Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House will soon look very different.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Disney+ to reportedly soften content warnings on some older movies amid DEI strategy shift
The entertainment giant recently announced an adjustment to content warnings viewers will see on certain films. Here’s what we know.
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
First Austin bar dedicated to women's sports to open in March
The 1972 will be the first bar in Austin dedicated exclusively to collegiate and professional women's sports.
Trump to sign executive order to keep biological men out of women's sports
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Some federal websites, public health data disappear to comply with Trump’s DEI directives
U.S. government websites have gone dark as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.