FOX 7 Discussion: Getting a COVID-19 test is now easier at UT Austin
UT Professor Andreas Matouschek explains the UT Proactive Community Testing Program for COVID-19 to Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin.
Travis County seeing a spike in COVID-19 from after-school activities
Austin Public Health says they are not seeing a spike in cases from classroom settings but they are seeing new infections related to after-school activities.
Austin ISD enrollment dropped by over 5,000 students in Fall 2020
The Austin ISD board said they're already noticing significant impacts on students at school campuses this year.
‘AISD Kids First’ advocates for in person learning as district phases reopen
In-person classes are set to begin in one week for Austin ISD students and parents are weighing in on the phased reopening.
Austin ISD to reopen campuses on Oct 5 at 25 percent capacity
Parents were asked to fill out a survey to give the district a heads up on how many students want to go back on campus.
More action demanded from AISD before in-person learning begins
On Saturday afternoon, Education Austin caravaned from Nelson Field to AISD headquarters to deliver handwritten letters and demands.
FOX 7 Discussion: More Texas teachers considering retirement
TexasAFT president Zeph Capo talks with Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin about how more Texas teachers are considering retirement options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Killeen student named a Student Hero for outstanding volunteer service
A Killeen ISD student is one of the 15 Student Heroes being honored for outstanding volunteer service across the state.
Killeen ISD receives state approval on asynchronous learning plan
The TEA approved Killeen ISD's plan to provide asynchronous virtual learning for students who request it during the 2020-2021 school year.
Monday last day for Austin ISD parents to choose learning mode
At any point throughout the year, Austin ISD families can request to change the method of learning they have selected for their students.
Austin-area schools release COVID-19 report cards
Leander and Round Rock ISDs are reporting positive cases of COVID-19 on their campuses for both students and staff.
Texas A&M updates on-campus gathering policies
In the update, gathering size limitations have been changed, but the university says everyone on campus — indoors and out — are required to comply with the campus face-covering policy.
Person at Stony Point High School tests positive for COVID-19
Because of privacy concerns, Round Rock ISD won't say whether that person is a student, employee or visitor.
Houston-area lawmakers work to close digital divide for students
Some lawmakers announced a new initiative Thursday to get students the computers they need and close the digital divide.
Texas launches webpage on COVID-19 cases at public schools statewide
Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.
Education Austin wants AISD to stay online and not reopen
Education Austin wants Austin ISD to extend online-only classes by requesting a waiver from the TEA.
Georgetown ISD dashboard that tracks cases at schools taken down
To help keep families informed, Georgetown ISD launched a COVID-19 dashboard.
Hutto ISD students return to campus amid social distancing concerns
Approximately 60% of Hutto ISD students returned to campus for in-person instruction.
UT Austin reports 95 positive COVID-19 tests before season opener
UT’s current confirmed positive case rate for students and staff sits at 814.
Thousands of fans attend Texas Longhorns season opener
Fans say all the restrictions are just a small price to pay to have some sort of normalcy back.