Uncertainty remains over school choice legislation in Texas Capitol
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
UT holds annual Veterans Recognition Game
The Longhorns pulled off a hard-fought win yesterday against Kansas State. Aside from that rivalry,. it was an extra special game for UT: their annual Veterans Recognition Game.
Damar Hamlin launching scholarship program to honor those who saved his life
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
Draft bill hints at preparations for another Special Session on school choice
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
UT Austin honors military heroes, families at wreath laying ceremony
UT Austin honored military heroes and their families at a wreath laying ceremony on Nov. 2.
Hays CISD elementary school to close following mold discovery
A Hays CISD elementary school will be closing after a concern about a mold smell in a classroom.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
McDade High School marching band qualifies for UIL state contest
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Four children receive cannabis fruit chews at school's Halloween event
It was a Halloween scare that parents never imagined they'd face, after attending a "Trunk or Treat" event at Alameda's Amelia Earhart Elementary School on Sunday.
Longhorns QB Maalik Murphy to take on No. 25 Kansas State in second start
The Longhorns will take on the No. 25 ranked Kansas State Wildcats Saturday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Texas district leaders celebrate after judge presses pause on TEA’s new A-F ratings
Texas school leaders celebrated after a judge ruled a temporary injunction stating the TEA cannot release the A-F Accountability Ratings for the 2022-23 school year.
Llano ISD delays school Thursday due to weather
Llano Independent School District delayed the start of school on Thursday, Oct. 26 due to storms.