Free school lunch: Manor ISD providing meals for upcoming year
Manor ISD says it will be providing all students with free breakfast and lunch for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Texas middle school bans students from wearing all-black clothing
Students at a Texas middle school have new restrictions on how they can dress for the first day of classes on Monday, as a result of a change in dress code that bans wearing black clothing from head to toe.
Olympics: UT athletes who have won medals in Paris
30 UT Austin students and alumni are competing in the 2024 Olympic Games and several have already found themselves on the podium.
Parents putting off bills, buying groceries to pay for back-to-school expenses, survey finds
Half of parents surveyed revealed that they plan to sacrifice necessities – such as groceries and bills – to make sure their kids are prepared for the school year.
Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62
Scottie Scheffler of Team USA took the gold after matching the course record in the men's individual stroke play final round during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.
Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
UT Austin officials respond to critical report on pro-Palestine protest response
UT Austin officials are rejected a new report's conclusions about their response to the pro-Palestine protests on campus in April.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
UT Austin violated several institutional rules during protests, committee says
A faculty-led committee at UT Austin found the university violated several institutional rules in its handling of the pro-Palestine campus demonstrations in April.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Here's how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies
A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.
Del Valle ISD searches for new superintendent
Del Valle ISD is searching for a new superintendent of schools after Dr. Annette Tielle announced she will be retiring in December 2024.
Texas Longhorns football gets ready for training camp
The Texas Longhorns football team are getting ready to open training camp on July 31.
Phone ban: Austin school to enforce 'no phone' policy
A local college preparatory school for young women is going phone free for the upcoming school year.
About two-thirds of Texans support school voucher legislation, poll shows
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Pflugerville ISD's Hope Pfest offers back-to-school assistance to over 1000
Some Pflugerville ISD families breathed a sigh of relief thanks to Hope Pfest, which provided free school supplies, immunizations and haircuts to district students.
Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race and more fallout for power companies following Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin chief political reporter Rudy Koski and his panel of experts discuss.