Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
Domino's giving away $1 million in free pizzas to customers with student loan payments
Here’s how you can grab a free pizza if you have student loans.
Email threats were 'swatting exercise': Austin ISD
The threats prompted six Austin ISD campuses to be placed in "Secure", which was later lifted.
Texas head coach looks to young QBs against BYU after Ewers' injury
Sarkisian sounds ready to roll with redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy and true freshman Arch Manning against BYU.
Cursive comes back: Bill signed requires cursive to be taught in California schools
The bill, which is now law, mandates that certain courses of study such as English, and certain skill sets, like handwriting in cursive, be taught to California students between first and sixth grades. Quirk-Silva said learning such a skill can have lasting benefits."
Texas A&M student found dead after falling from dorm room balcony: police
A Texas A&M student is dead after falling from a dorm room balcony, the university police said.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
2 Liberty Hill HS students score perfect ACT scores
This year, Liberty Hill High School found out not one, but two of their seniors scored a perfect score on their ACT.
STEM UT Austin students granted full-ride scholarships
Santander Consumer gifted a $25,000 sponsorship to the Longhorn racing team, as well as three scholarships for students in engineering at UT Austin.
Texas Freedom Network delivers anti-school voucher petition to lawmakers
The Texas Freedom Network dropped off copies of a petition, each with more than 2,700 signatures, opposing Senate Bill 1, which passed the Senate last week.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Hays High student arrested for posting threat against school as 'joke': sheriff
The student is now facing a state jail felony for the threat, says the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
South Austin private school using adaptive AI to optimize learning
At Alpha School, A.I. apps and adaptive A.I. tutors take the lead on core subjects like reading, math and writing.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
UT Greek life members take part in Day of Service beautifying Austin ISD campuses
More than 400 sorority and fraternity members from UT Austin took part in a day of service beautifying Austin ISD campuses.
Austin woman forgoes college, inspires others by working trade job
College isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of trade jobs to consider. That's what an Austin woman decided to do, and now she is following in her father's footsteps working at HOLT CAT, where she is the only woman in the shop.
Solar eclipse: Where, when and how to see the 'ring of fire' this weekend
The annular solar eclipse will be passing over central Texas this weekend! Learn more about the eclipse, when and where you can see it, and where you can go to get eclipse glasses and celebrate the phenomenon.
Texas families who've lost loved ones to fentanyl attend DEA summit
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
Austin ISD discusses timeline to meet TEA governance implementation
FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.
Liberty Hill students choosing future mascot, school colors for new high school
Liberty Hill ISD asked a group of student leaders to work with architects and the upcoming high school principal to narrow down a list of mascots and school color options for the school board.