Education freedom accounts and the Texas Comptroller race
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Missouri substitute teacher loses job over her OnlyFans
“If teachers were paid better, women wouldn't have to resort to online content creation. Sex sells," she said.
Week 5 high school football scores across Texas
Hutto stayed red-hot, Cedar Ridge remained unbeaten and Westlake bounced back with a dominant win as Week 5 of the Texas high school football season continued Friday night....
Loaded gun confiscated at Stony Point High School, 2 officers injured
Officers confiscated a loaded gun found in a student’s backpack at Stony Point High School on Friday, Sept. 25, according to a letter sent to families from the school’s principal....
Anderson High School students walk out after ICE-involved shooting in North Austin
The shooting of a 28-year-old Venezuelan man by an ICE agent in North Austin is prompting protests and demonstrations across Central Texas...
Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment....
Is cychlorphine in Austin? EMS says Narcan-resistant overdoses could suggest so
As warnings spread across the country, particularly on college campuses, of cychlorphine - a drug more potent than fentanyl - Austin Travis County EMS said recent overdose responses have indicated the drug may have entered the city and county....
Buda dealership employees surprise Texas State student with new car
Employees at City Limits Subaru in Buda surprised a Texas State University student with a new car on Wednesday.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 5 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 5 of the 2026-27 season.
Rising diesel prices impacting school districts
As fuel costs rise, getting students to and from school is getting pricey.
Watch: Texas high school football livestreams
KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas.
Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes 2 student deaths
The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
Stanford admits AI was used to swap gender, race of student image
"I don’t agree with Stanford making those choices about how we were represented," said Billy Ramirez.
Student News Now: Lake Austin to drop by 10 feet, sparking concern
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Lower Colorado River Authority plans to drawdown Lake Austin by 10 feet from October 12 to November 30. It'll allow property owners to perform dock maintenance while also helping manage hydrilla growth. However, business ow...
Kealing Middle School is latest Austin ISD school to face AC issues as troubles continue
Kealing Middle School was the latest Austin ISD school to face HVAC troubles when the school’s air conditioning unit was unable to cool the building in early September....
Jason Landry remains found: What's happened in the 6 years since he went missing?
State officials confirmed Wednesday that remains found in Caldwell County last week belong to Jason Landry, a college student who vanished on his way home for Christmas break in 2020....
Minnesota Monster: Teacher turned predator targeted more than 120 young boys
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undetected for years, and never-before-seen video of the routine traffic stop that cra...
2 Mississippi students dead, kratom found during both investigations
Kratom, an herbal substance whose components are opioid-related, was found in the investigation into two student deaths at the University of Mississippi, the local narcotics team said on Tuesday....
Hays CISD, Pflugerville students walk out of class following ICE shooting in Austin
Students at schools in Hays County and Pflugerville walked out of class Tuesday following the shooting of a 28-year-old man by an ICE agent in North Austin over the weekend....
Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages
The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died....
2 Texas colleges receive Pell Grant funding for career training programs
Students at Kilgore College and Weatherford College can now use federal Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs.
SH 130 and Gattis School Rd may get 'diverging diamond' interchange
The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to host an in-person meeting tomorrow at Cedar Ridge High School to discuss transforming the SH 130 and Gattis School Road intersection into a diverging diamond interchange. This proposed project aims to improve traffic flow and...
Central Texas students plan walkouts after ICE agent shoots man in Austin
Many people have called for the full video and a transparent investigation.
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well....
These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors....
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 4 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 4 rankings.
Fiesta de Salud brings free health resources, culture, community to Austin
Families gathered at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on Saturday for Fiesta de Salud, a free community health fair aimed at helping Central Texans start the school year healthy and informed....
Childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
For generations, kids have learned how to ride a bike — a quintessential childhood milestone — in driveways, on sidewalks and in neighborhood streets.
Caldwell Co. deputies locate human remains outside Luling
Caldwell County deputies are investigating human remains that were found along Biggs Road in Luling, near the area where Texas State student Jason Landry went missing nearly six years ago....
Week 4 Texas high school football scores
Check out final scores from Week 4 of the 2026 Texas high school football season from across the state.
UT’s massive $820M engineering expansion nears finish
UT's new Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building is nearing completion, bringing new research labs, study spaces and collaborative learning areas to campus as part of an $820 million investment in engineering facilities....
LIST: Here are the Texas semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
Nearly 1,500 students across Texas were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 4 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 4 of the 2026-27 season.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Student News Now: Austin ISD group rallies against a potential TEA takeover
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, a group of Austin Independent School District (ISD) parents and advocates took to the streets this past Sunday to push back against a possible Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover. The goal of the rally was to educate others o...
Austin FC players encourage youth development through 'Next Eleven' program
Austin FC midfielders Ilie Sánchez and Jorge Alastuey visited Walnut Creek Elementary School students Wednesday afternoon to encourage youth development as part of Austin FC's "Next Eleven" program....
'No credible threat' to Fredericksburg Middle School: officials
Fredericksburg Middle School was given the all-clear Wednesday afternoon after law enforcement found “no credible threat”.
Almost 3 in 4 teachers want screen time limits in schools: Gallup
A new Gallup poll highlights teachers' mixed feelings toward devices in schools, but ultimately most say they would like to see some limits on how much screen time students receive in classrooms....
Charlie Kirk's family moves to sue Utah Valley University, the state and key individuals for wrongful death
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, the state of Utah, and key individuals involved in campus leadership and security decisions. The family alleges that their failures led to the wrongful death of the founder of Turning Point USA....
Lawmakers examine billions in costs tied to school tax relief
State officials estimate homeowners currently account for about $8.6 billion in school maintenance and operations taxes, a figure projected to rise to $12 billion by 2032....
Vermont man on trial claims CIA told him to shoot three Palestinian students
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 3 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 3 of the 2026-27 season.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 3 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 3 rankings.
AISD families push back against possible TEA takeover
Austin Independent School District parents and public education advocates gathered Sunday outside Ridgetop Elementary to rally against a potential Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover....
Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a 'problem'
The morning after the Texas Longhorns pulled off a major comeback to upset Ohio State, French shared a photo of students of South Asian descent cheering in burnt orange gears from the stands....
Week 3 Texas high school football scores
Check out high school football scores from across Texas for Week 3 of the 2026 season.
Central Texas native uncovers long-lost 9/11 recordings: Hear them 25 years later
Called "The Stuyvesant Tapes," the recordings capture firsthand accounts from ten high schoolers at Stuyvesant High School, located just three blocks away from Ground Zero....
President Bush read to these students on 9/11. Now, they reflect as adults
The students were reading “The Pet Goat" when then-White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card informed Bush that America was under attack, turning an ordinary school day into a defining moment in history....
Texas fans prep for heat, hydration ahead of Ohio State game in Austin
With tailgates kicking off Friday night ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Texas and Ohio State, students and fans said they’re getting ready for the atmospher...
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Student News Now: Texas State expands free tuition program for incoming fresh
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, Texas State is expanding it’s Bobcat Promise program, extending free tuition beginning with the incoming Fall 2027 first-year student class. First-time freshman students in Fall 2027, who graduate in the top 25% of their high s...
POLL: Do you support students using AI for their work?
Austin ISD is grappling with how students should be using AI for schoolwork, as other states consider stricter rules.We want to hear from you:Do you support st...
Connecticut installing cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...