Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.
Georgetown HS students head to state competition with electric car they built
Georgetown High School automotive students are taking an electric car they built to a state competition this week. FOX 7's Jessica Rivera shows us how they transformed the Fox Body Mustang into an electric vehicle.
UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
Bob Bowman named new director, head coach of Texas men's swimming and diving
Hall of Famer Bob Bowman will be taking over the Texas men's swimming and diving program after Eddie Reese's legendary coaching career.
New FAFSA system plagued with technical glitches, delays
The rollout of a new application system for federal student aid has caused issue after issue. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Austin Community College approves free tuition program
Free tuition will now be offered at Austin Community College starting fall 2024.
Texas women's basketball falls to NC State 66-76, out of NCAA tournament
The Texas women's basketball team is out of the NCAA tournament after falling to NC State 66-76. NC State now advances to the Final Four.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
What schools are planning for the eclipse
School districts nationwide are exploring options for students to see the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's what schools in your area are considering.
Georgetown ISD students build airplane thanks to nonprofit
Some Georgetown ISD students are building their own plane. It is part of a one-of-a-kind nonprofit encouraging students in STEM.
Man threatens police with knife near UT campus: UTPD
UTPD says they disarmed a man who threatened them with a knife near campus on Wednesday.
Texas school bus crash: Hays CISD releases dash cam video
Dash cam video shows the moments leading up to a school bus crash on March 22 that left two people dead and dozens injured in Bastrop County.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Texas school bus crash: Hays CISD superintendent speaks on deadly crash
Hays CISD released the name of the driver killed in the deadly crash on Friday, March 22. All students were also released from the hospital, but one teacher remains hospitalized.
No. 1 seed Texas are Sweet 16 bound in NCAA Women's Tournament
The No. 1 seeded Longhorns will head to Portland for a Sweet 16 game on Friday, March 29.
Moore’s 21 points and 10 rebounds lead No. 1 seed Texas past No. 8 Alabama 65-54
No. 1 seed Texas beat Alabama 65-54 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament game.
Gonzales, Jones, lead No. 1 seed Texas past Drexel 82-42
Shaylee Gonzales scored 21 points, Taylor Jones added 18 and No. 1 seed Texas beat No. 16 Drexel 82-42 on Friday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas
The Tennessee Volunteers are back in the Sweet 16 after a 62-58 win over Texas on Saturday, March 23.