Suspect dead, adult injured in Virginia elementary school shooting
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
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Bumblebee Collective helps Carrollton special education students prepare for l ife after school
Some students graduating from high school need extra support as they transition into adulthood and the workforce. In Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, the 18+ Pathways Program is helping special education students build the skills they need for what comes next. The program, based at...
New trailer for ‘Harry Potter' show gives look at Quidditch, sorting hat and more
It’s back to school season, and apparently that also applies to the wizarding world. HBO released the second teaser trailer for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” on Wednesday ahead of its Christmas premiere. Take a look at the video here: This is the second trailer after...
Student who felt ‘humiliated' by ICE ankle monitor dies by suicide
Hours before Ohio college student and athlete Pierre Damas Bel took his own life, he called his father for help. It was around 8 a.m., and he was sitting inside his car on the side of Interstate 70, struggling mentally and emotionally with the shame of being forced to wear an ank...
Fort Worth mom demands answers after 5-year-old leaves school unnoticed
A Fort Worth mother is demanding answers after her 5-year-old son left Rufino Mendoza Elementary School unnoticed Monday and was found crying in the street by a stranger about two blocks away. Isabel Barrera was visiting her parents in Fort Worth’s Northside around 11 a.m. when s...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Encourages Connection, Education, and Hope
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of mental health, recognizing warning signs, and encouraging conversations that can help save lives. Mental health challenges can impact anyone, and barriers to seeking help often includ...
Nearly 4 in 10 Texas homesteads pay no school property taxes
A new statewide analysis found 39% of homesteads owe no school district property taxes, including roughly 61% of elderly or disabled homeowners. Nearly four in 10 Texas homesteads now pay no school district property taxes after lawmakers repeatedly expanded the state’s homestead ...
Parents report classrooms without A/C at a Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
A group of parents says several classrooms at the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy either don’t have air conditioning or don’t cool well enough. The parents said they’ve been raising the issue since classes started and no one has fixed it. Nancy Cabrera, the mother of a student wh...
Waxahachie, North Crowley and Allen ranked in the 6A Top 5; See Week 2 state rankings here
2026 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regular Season Week 1, Aug. 27-29: Scores Week 2, Sept. 3-5: Rankings | Scores Week 3, Sept. 10-12: Rankings | Scores Week 4, Sept. 17-19: Rankings | Scores Week 5, Sept. 24-26: Rankings | Scores Week 6, Oct. 1-3: Rankings | Scores Week 7, Oct. 8-1...
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules
Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel’s war in Gaza and others as part of the Trump administration’s quest to deport noncitizens who it says disrupted college campuses...
Family, friends of slain teacher's assistant, road rage victim lay her to rest
Family and friends gathered at a Fort Worth church Saturday for the funeral service of LaTaivia Davis, a young teacher’s assistant remembered for her compassion and unwavering support of others. The celebration of her life follows a balloon release at E. Ray Elementary School, wh...
Big Game Friday: Texas high school football scores for Aug. 27-29
Below are the Texas high school football scores for games played Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 27-29, 2026. Thursday’s Texas high school football scores Aldine Eisenhower 20, Klein Forest 16 Arlington 38, Byron Nelson 22 Beaumont West Brook 33, Nederland 28 Boerne-Champion 60, ...
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89. The palace said he died at the National Hospital in Oslo at ...
Karmelo Anthony denied retrial by new judge
Centennial High School graduate Karmelo Anthony was denied a re-trial over the weekend, after the recusal of Collin County Judge John Roach.
Arlington Bowie takes on Prosper Rock Hill on FOX 4+
High school football season is here, and you can watch some of the biggest games of the season on KDFI 27 (FOX 4+) and the FOX LOCAL app. This week, Arlington Bowie takes on Prosper Rock Hill....
How to keep your child's tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork
Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing. It can be a...
Idaho judge grants Bryan Kohberger two hearings next year as admitted killer seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Convicted quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger, who admitted to stabbing four University of Idaho students a year before he proclaimed his innocence and asked to withdraw his guilty plea, has been granted two days in court next year as part of his petition for post-conviction relie...
Dress drive to help students find their fancy fit for free
If you’re cleaning out the closet, a group in Fort Worth wants to do something good with your new or gently loved formal wear and accessories. Volunteers are busy getting ready for the fourth annual “Your Dress, Their Dream” Prom Dress Drive on Sunday, August 30. “Each year, all ...
A North Texas med school student shares his journey of determination and growth
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) will hold its “White Coat” ceremony for first-year med students. For one student, getting into school took a little more determination than most. Austin Grubbs didn’t grow up wanting to be a doctor. He had to find out what he was m...
A ‘gas station' for farts? This Georgia teacher says it's a classroom win-win
The first thing to know about this gas station is that it is not a gas station. There are no pumps. No convenience store. No windshield squeegees. And, despite what one might reasonably expect, there is no requirement that anyone actually purchase gas. It is a designated corner o...
Ponder ISD cancels school due to town-wide boil water notice
Ponder ISD will not have classes Tuesday, Aug. 25, due to a water main break. A contractor hit a water main, causing a loss of pressure within the town’s water storage tank around 4:15 p.m. Ponder ISD said running water is needed to operate campuses, provide meals and meet the ne...
Parents report educator misconduct allegations to the Department of Justice
Less than a week after he announced the Project Safe Schools initiative… calling for school districts to disclose unreported educator misconduct from the last five years, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould says it’s parents who are reporting a...
TCU Showgirl alumna marks a first for Burnett School of Medicine
At the TCU Burnett School of Medicine, first-year medical students settle in for their first class of the day. There are 62 first-year students, including Tatum Hall. The first year is full of firsts. Tatum is also a first. For four years of undergrad, Tatum was on the TCU Showgi...
America 250: 'America’s Startup' national entrepreneur competition returns with $1 million in prizes
Following the success of its inaugural competition earlier this year, America 250 is once again looking for collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup national competition with an expanded prize pool of over $1 mill...
How the No. 2 pencil became a uniquely American school supply staple
For generations of Americans, a sharpened No. 2 pencil has represented childhood and coming of age. Still a fixture of back-to-school shopping lists, it outlines a child’s first letters, erases their mistakes and lets them doodle in the margins when they daydream. For decades, sw...
School is back; here's how to help kids manage stress and anxiety
For many North Texas families, the initial first-day-of-school stress has come and gone, but the transition back to the classroom doesn’t necessarily end after the first day. Mental health experts said the first few weeks of school can help parents and caregivers notice how child...
Court cuts $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoax
A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history was a hoax. The Infowars founder...
Exhibition about Nelson Mandela inspires the next generation
School is in session and Mandela: The Official Exhibition at the African American Museum at Dallas at Fair Park is a classroom like no other. The immersive exhibition, now on view through Nov. 1, allows students to explore Mandela’s life and work for justice through artifacts, pi...
No. 12 Texas Tech expects repeat after 1st Big 12 title and playoff appearance last year
Expectations Texas Tech expects a repeat after winning its first Big 12 championship and making the College Football Playoff last season. And there’s no reason to think the 12th-ranked Red Raiders can’t do it again, even after a school-record nine NFL draft picks, including six d...
Dave Aranda on coaching hot seat going into 7th season at Baylor with new QB and new DC
Baylor coach Dave Aranda likely can’t survive another losing season. If not for the unexpected resignation of the school’s athletic director late last season, Aranda might not have been back with the Bears for this one. They are going into Aranda’s seventh season with a new quart...
Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents
A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded....
‘Nightmare for students': Plano Senior High School parents have construction concerns
Renovations at Plano Senior High School are causing problems for students, according to a concerned parent and educator. “It’s just kind of been a nightmare for the students,” Levi Sterling said. “It’s really putting them in a very difficult spot.” Students are using the high sch...
Propane leak prompts early dismissal at Scurry-Rosser Middle School
Scurry-Rosser Middle School students in Kaufman County were evacuated to the high school and dismissed early following a suspected propane leak.
How to help your kids make friends at a new school
For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess? “I’m this much nervous,” said Iman Fair-Seldon, 5, holding her hands about 4 inches apart. Iman will st...
FWISD puts classroom cameras in low performing schools
Fort Worth ISD has put web cameras in grade school classrooms in the lowest-performing schools in the district, but some families say they weren't aware of the cameras before this week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
"We felt blindsided": Fort Worth ISD defends use of cameras in classrooms after parents raise privacy concerns
Fort Worth ISD has installed web cameras in certain classrooms at its lowest performing schools as part of a turnaround program, but some families say they weren't informed of the additions until after the school year started....
New UIL heat protocols change the playbook for Texas practices
The Texas heat can turn a routine practice into a safety risk, and a new UIL heat stress policy is changing how schools determine when conditions are too dangerous for students to be outside. At Flower Mound High School, Head Athletic Trainer Cody Jenschke is following the new he...
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Fort Worth ISD responds to concerns over classroom web cameras at some campuses
Fort Worth ISD is defending the use of web cameras in classrooms at certain campuses within its Elevate Network, after some parents and community advocates raised concerns about privacy and a lack of communication from district leaders. The concerns surfaced this week after teach...
Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Former Forney ISD principal and teacher face federal charges over alleged cover-up of criminal past
Federal charges have been filed against a former Forney ISD principal and teacher accused of covering up the teacher's past criminal history and failing to report abuse allegations....
Deception led to hiring of NTX teacher facing sex charges
Federal authorities say deception by a Forney ISD principal led to the hiring of a special education teacher who now faces child sex charges. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the new federal charges the two are facing....
UT Dallas students brave summer heat during move in day
Despite the 100+ degree temperatures outside, incoming freshman at UT Dallas moved in to college on Tuesday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how students are beating the heat....
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high....
Meet our news team at Clear the Shelters and take home your new furrever family member
Come out at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 to meet some of the NBC 5/Telemundo 39 news teams and help us clear the Fort Worth Henry’s Animal Campus shelter. Meet NBC 5’s Brian Curtis, the NBC 5 / Telemundo 39 team, and find your furrever new family member. All adoption fees will be ...
Department of Justice announces new initiative to combat abuse in schools
The U.S. Attorney’s Office held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce a new initiative to combat abuse in public schools. The FBI and other state and county leaders were in attendance to share the new plan. Ryan Raybould, United States Attorney for the Northern Distric...
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation....
Recent Rowlett graduate goes missing days before leaving for college
A North Texas family is pleading for help finding their missing daughter after she disappeared last week. Camila Fuentes, a recent graduate of The Hockaday School, has received a scholarship to Villanova University and plans to study civil engineering. Fuentes and her family were...
Dietitian offers meal preps and healthy eating advice as kids go back to school
School is back in session across North Texas and as families get back into the swing of the daily routine, knowing what to make for lunch or snack can sometimes be time consuming. To help make parents lives easier, Stacie Ellis, a registered dietitian and nutritionist said making...
University of Dallas basketball team heads to London after $60K travel setback
After months of uncertainty and a fundraising push to overcome a loss of more than $60,000 , the University of Dallas men’s basketball team is headed to London. According to the school, the team left Thursday and will play its first game in London Saturday. The trip was thrown in...
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money. It’s important for all students to build a solid foundation...
Road rage suspect drove to work after fatal I-20 shooting
The suspect involved in a Fort Worth road rage shooting allegedly drove to work after shooting and killing an Everman ISD teacher's aide. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
These are Texas' best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
‘Unsubstantiated' threat caused ‘secure' protocol at some Grapevine-Colleyville schools
Colleyville Heritage High School investigated a threat called into the school on Friday, which prompted multiple schools in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to be placed on a “secure” protocol. According to the school district, Colleyville Heritage High School, along with Heritage Eleme...
Texas School Ratings: Check your school and district's 2026 grade
Texas school districts got their grades today. The Texas Education Agency released its annual A – F accountability ratings to give parents a snapshot of how their district is performing....
Possible tuberculosis exposure at North Texas high school
Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Texas Department of State Health Services are investigating possible tuberculosis exposure at MacArthur High School. Health officials recommended tuberculosis testing for students who attended MacArthur High School during the 2025–2...
TEA releases state accountability scores; 15% of Texas schools scored below ‘C'
What to Know Look up Texas public school scores on the website txschools.gov . Scores are released annually by the Texas Education Agency. The TEA said 24% of districts increased their score, while 89% either stayed the same or increased their score. Scores are tabulated by avera...
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