Everman ISD teacher's aide killed in road rage incident
A teacher's aide in Everman ISD was killed in a road rage shooting on her way to work on Thursday morning. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on the shooting and the victim....
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard
A federal judge in Boston on Thursday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students. The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said President Donald Trump’s administration failed to ...
Back-to-School and Mental Health: Helping Children and Teens Start Strong
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare to provide tips on how to support your child’s mental health as they begin a new school year. As families prepare for a new school year, much of the focus is often on purchasing school supplies, settling into new routines, and ...
Back where it began: Former student returns to lead Richardson ISD middle school
When Dr. Carrie Greer walks the halls of Liberty Junior High School, she still finds herself remembering where her locker was, the school dances she attended, and the teachers who helped shape her future. Now, more than 30 years after attending the Richardson ISD campus as a stud...
Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence
As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope’s Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to collect new shoes for children, twe...
South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
Suspected shooter in custody after Georgia high school shooting
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities....
Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
Universoul Circus comes to Dallas
The Circus is in Town in Dallas, but this one is a little different. The Universoul Circus is bringing acts from all over the world to North Texas this month. Students at Uplift Crescendo in Fort Worth got a sneak peek of the show. “The Caribbean part to me was really cool, like ...
How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school and beyond
Parent-teacher conferences can conjure a familiar scene: adults crammed into child-size chairs, listening to teachers run through a list of students’ achievements and struggles. For many families, they can also mean frustration. Today’s school conferences are sometimes 15 to 20 m...
Coppell ISD is back in session as district campaigns to increase enrollment
Coppell Independent School District said a marketing campaign to increase student enrollment is working as they try to combat declining numbers. Tuesday morning more than 12,000 students went back to class and the district said they had more than 100 new enrollments. ““We are rea...
Mansfield ISD welcomes back students for first day of classes at Legacy High School
High school students led the way as Mansfield ISD kicked off the new school year on Wednesday morning, with middle and elementary students following shortly after....
Frisco ISD bans e-scooters, e-bikes after rash of student incidents
Frisco ISD students begin classes tomorrow morning, but they won't be able to ride their e-scooters to school after the district changed its Student Code of Conduct....
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
United Way of Tarrant County hosts resource fairs to support local families for back-to-school
United Way of Tarrant County hosted three community events across Fort Worth and Haltom City, giving out free school supplies, backpacks, and food boxes....
Dallas ISD starts year shoring up academic growth
As the sun rose on Tuesday morning, it had all the signs of back-to-school. There were proud parents, perfect hair, new school supplies and a mariachi band; it is Texas after all. Hexter Elementary near White Rock Lake made sure the whole neighborhood could take part as they chri...
Arkansas high school football player finds deadly snake in his helmet while he practiced for an hour
An Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous snake in the helmet he was wearing during practicing for almost an hour last week. The two-foot-long snake had found its way under the padding of the helmet on Thursday, staying hidden until the student noticed an unus...
Dallas ISD making big changes as 2026-27 school year begins
Students at Dallas ISD schools returned to class on Tuesday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year for the nearly 130,000 students in the district.
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I'm So Happy'
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track “I’m So Happy,” on Sept. 25. “Music is such a wonderful way for people to bond, for parents to bond. I kn...
New A.I. curriculum in some North Texas classrooms
There is a new artificial intelligence curriculum headed to some North Texas high school classrooms thanks to a new grant given to the University of Texas at Dallas. The world is changing, and students must change with it. That’s the message at Uplift Schools across North Texas a...
North Texas dad dresses like 80s fitness instructor to drop his kids off on their first day
A North Texas father is continuing his first day of school tradition of wearing silly outfits to help Boles ISD students build confidence and start the school year with a smile....
Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
Fort Worth ISD starts school year fully staffed under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD students returned to class for the first day of school under a state takeover. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata and many parents expressed optimism for the district's future academic performance....
Former EDS Headquarters Imploded in Plano for AT&T Campus
The iconic former Electronic Data Systems headquarters in Plano was imploded Sunday morning, clearing the property for AT&T's new campus.
DFW dry spell hits 26 days as triple-digit heat wave returns to North Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 26 days without measurable rain as triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas, bringing potential heat advisories for back-to-school week....
Fort Worth ISD starts new school year under state control
Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control....
Fort Worth ISD begins school year under new leadership after state takeover
Nearly 70,000 students are heading back to school in Fort Worth ISD, marking the district’s first day of school since the state took over. The second-largest school district in North Texas is also starting the year with a major staffing milestone: zero teacher vacancies. Fort Wor...
EDS building in Plano imploded to make way for new AT&T campus
The EDS building in Plano was brought down Sunday morning to free up space for the new campus of AT&T.
Plano building implosion
The former EDS headquarters building in Plano was imploded Sunday morning to clear space for AT&T's new corporate campus near Legacy Drive.
Historic EDS building in Plano demolished in Sunday morning implosion
A long-standing Collin County landmark came down Sunday morning to make way for a new corporate campus.
LEGO model with unique story now on display in Richardson
LEGO lovers can get an up-close look at a unique new display in Richardson. A miniature brick replica of the Richardson Public Safety Campus is now on display in the main lobby, free for residents and other visitors to enjoy. Detective John Capers estimated it took around 200 hou...
Fort Worth ISD high school students can ride Trinity Metro free
Trinity Metro has announced that Fort Worth Independent School District high school students will once again be allowed to ride public transportation for free following a successful pilot program in the previous school year. Registered FWISD high school students in grades 9-12 ca...
Judge restricts gun range operations after bullets strike school
Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening....
Judge restricts gun range after bullets strike school
Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening....
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher’s sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in...
JPS Health trains high school and college students in patient care
Blocks away from Fort Worth’s John Peter Smith Hospital, high school and college students in a medical summer program with the hospital start their day with cheers and games at a training center. They’re a high-energy but extremely focused group of students who are wise far beyon...
Thousands of Tarrant County students receive free supplies, services at Back to School Roundup
Thousands of Tarrant County students started the school year with a little extra support Friday as families gathered at Tarrant County College’s South Campus for the 20th annual Back to School Roundup. The event, one of the largest one-day back-to-school events in Texas, is provi...
Student kills multiple people at Thai school after fatally shooting grandparents
BANGKOK — A gunman shot and killed his grandparents before killing five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday, Thailand’s prime minister said, in the Southeast Asian nation’s worst mass killing since 2022. Anutin Charnvirakul told a news conference that at leas...
Weatherford ISD math teacher accused of having improper relation with student
A Weatherford ISD educator has been accused of having an improper relationship with a student just days before the district begins classes for the 2026-27 school year....
Northwest ISD files lawsuit against gun range after bullets found in new middle school building
Just days before a new middle school is set to open, Northwest ISD has filed a lawsuit against a nearby gun range after bullets were found in the school's facade....
Report details who will get the new school choice vouchers
As required by Texas law, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines released a demographics report detailing who will receive an education savings account through the new school choice voucher program. “Parents from every walk of life are demanding the power to direct their children’s educa...
United Way volunteers to help stock Dallas classrooms ahead of new school year
Hundreds of North Texas volunteers will spend Friday morning preparing classrooms and supporting teachers as part of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ annual Stock the School initiative. The volunteer effort will bring community members and corporate partners to two Dallas ISD c...
Duncanville ISD rolls out red carpet to welcome students on first day of school
Duncanville ISD is rolling out the red carpet at Duncanville High School as district leaders and staff welcome students back for the first day of the new school year....
Back-to-School finds 2026: Products to make the school year easier
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about stocking up on notebooks and pencils anymore. Parents are also looking for products that save time, help kids stay organized and make everyday routines easier, whether that means packing lunch, getting out the door in the morning or settli...
Forney principal charged over special ed. teacher employment
A Forney ISD elementary school principal was aware of the questionable past of a special education teacher she hired last year, and reportedly told him she could hire him if he changed his name. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses the new year
Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents....
Advocacy group addresses Texas teacher pay, qualifications ahead of new year
We are counting down to the start of a new school year, with most North Texas School districts starting next week. While students are giddy with excitement, advocacy groups are keeping a close eye on the challenges facing our educators. We spoke to the VP of the Texas State Teach...
Flower Mound teen receives 14 month probation sentence in football hazing case
An 18-year-old former Marcus High School football player was sentenced to 14 months of probation Wednesday after entering two no-contest pleas in connection with a Flower Mound hazing incident involving a former teammate. The emotional court hearing gave the victim an opportunity...
Texas A&M opens first building on new Downtown Fort Worth campus, breaks ground on second building
Texas A&M University opened the first building on its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday, marking a major milestone in a project leaders say will transform both higher education and economic development in North Texas. The celebration centered on the grand opening of the ei...
Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend starts Friday: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
Texas A&M opens first building on new Fort Worth campus and breaks ground on research hub
Texas A&M opens its Law and Education Building in Fort Worth and breaks ground on a research facility expected to bring 25,000 jobs and a $3B economic impact....
Arlington ISD launches new virtual learning programs aimed at expanding flexibility for students
Arlington ISD is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new virtual learning programs designed to give students more flexibility while maintaining access to high-quality instruction and college readiness opportunities. The district’s new initiative, called Arling...
Richardson ISD will limit classroom screen time under new policy
Richardson ISD is implementing a new policy to limit passive classroom screen time across grade levels and extend its YouTube ban to secondary campuses to focus on pencil-and-paper learning....
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or part...
Richardson ISD rolls out classroom screen time guidelines, emphasizing hands-on learning
Richardson ISD is implementing new classroom technology guidelines this school year aimed at reducing student screen time and increasing opportunities for hands-on learning. The move follows months of feedback from parents and community members. District leaders announced the cha...
UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships....
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class....
Richardson ISD visits homes of families taking advantage of open enrollment
It’s back to work for teachers and administrators at Richardson ISD, but before they dust off the old computer, Superintendent Tabitha Branum had a different idea. She gathered staff early Monday morning and armed them with a list of names. The list was of families who were sendi...
Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season
After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as their tenure at the College Park Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington concludes at th...
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....