Texas education board exploring 3-year college degree programs
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees.
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees.
UT Austin welcomes new students at annual 'Gone to Texas' tradition
Around 10,000 new University of Texas students gathered beneath the UT Tower for "Gone to Texas," the campus's iconic annual celebration welcoming the Class of 2030 to Longhorn nation.
Around 10,000 new University of Texas students gathered beneath the UT Tower for "Gone to Texas," the campus's iconic annual celebration welcoming the Class of 2030 to Longhorn nation.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
Back to school clothing swap at Windsor Park branch
Heading back to school can get expensive between supplies, books, and new clothing. That is why Austin Public Library's Windsor Park Branch is stepping up in an effort to help families cut costs.
Heading back to school can get expensive between supplies, books, and new clothing. That is why Austin Public Library's Windsor Park Branch is stepping up in an effort to help families cut costs.
UT Austin Mooov-in Day
Thousands of students are starting a new chapter this weekend at the University of Texas. Move-in is underway, and while students are getting ready for their first days of college, their parents are also adjusting to a very big change.
Thousands of students are starting a new chapter this weekend at the University of Texas. Move-in is underway, and while students are getting ready for their first days of college, their parents are also adjusting to a very big change.
Having school safety talks with your children
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Texas State University kicks off new school year in Pac-12 Conference
August 19 was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference.
August 19 was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference.
Georgetown ISD's first day of school
Georgetown ISD is back in the classroom. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King was at Frost Elementary for the big day
Georgetown ISD is back in the classroom. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King was at Frost Elementary for the big day
Texas State University's first day of semester
August 19 was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference.
August 19 was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
Man arrested for peering into West Campus windows
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
Austin ISD's first day of school
It's that time of year again. Class is back in session for Austin ISD. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King caught up with students, parents and the district
It's that time of year again. Class is back in session for Austin ISD. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King caught up with students, parents and the district
Leander ISD asks voters to approve tax rate election amid growing budget gaps
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
Leander ISD's VATRE proposal
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Man arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
Calm Little Activities: Tierra's Texas
Author Sarah Evans is the creator of Calm Little Activities. It's a children's activity book series that encourages mindfulness.
Author Sarah Evans is the creator of Calm Little Activities. It's a children's activity book series that encourages mindfulness.