Where is college most affordable? See how your state ranks
College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.
College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.
Texas lawmakers waste no time filing bills for upcoming session
Texas lawmakers wasted no time filing legislation for the upcoming session, with more than 1,200 bills being filed on Monday.
Texas lawmakers wasted no time filing legislation for the upcoming session, with more than 1,200 bills being filed on Monday.
Ole Miss investigating students racist gestures caught on camera
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems earn top 'A' rating for financial management
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
Students at Fort Worth school moved to a new campus
A Fort Worth school temporarily relocated its students and staff to another campus for the rest of the year. The entire South Hi Mount Elementary School was cleared out because the 90-year-old campus is in dire need of repairs.
A Fort Worth school temporarily relocated its students and staff to another campus for the rest of the year. The entire South Hi Mount Elementary School was cleared out because the 90-year-old campus is in dire need of repairs.
Parents push back on plan to close 6 Dallas ISD schools
Dallas ISD may close up to six schools as it grapples with a big budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Parents at one school launched a petition in hopes of getting it off the chopping block.
Dallas ISD may close up to six schools as it grapples with a big budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Parents at one school launched a petition in hopes of getting it off the chopping block.
Parents push back on Dallas ISD plan to close six campuses
Parents are pushing back against a Dallas ISD proposal to close six schools to address a budget deficit of more than $100 million and declining enrollment.
Parents are pushing back against a Dallas ISD proposal to close six schools to address a budget deficit of more than $100 million and declining enrollment.
South Hi Mount Elementary staff, students relocating after engineering concerns found
South Hi Mount Elementary students and staff are temporarily relocating to a vacant Fort Worth campus after an on-site engineering assessment raised concern about their current building.
South Hi Mount Elementary students and staff are temporarily relocating to a vacant Fort Worth campus after an on-site engineering assessment raised concern about their current building.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Fort Worth ISD ponders what Gina Hinojosa's election means for district's state takeover
Fort Worth ISD is discussing how Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor will affect the district. Hinojosa has said she plans on ending state takeovers of school districts, something Fort Worth ISD underwent earlier this year.
Fort Worth ISD is discussing how Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor will affect the district. Hinojosa has said she plans on ending state takeovers of school districts, something Fort Worth ISD underwent earlier this year.
2 Garland High School students arrested after gun photo puts campus on safety hold
A photo of a Garland High School student holding a gun on campus briefly put the school on a safety hold and led to two students' arrests.
A photo of a Garland High School student holding a gun on campus briefly put the school on a safety hold and led to two students' arrests.
Another bullet found at Northwest ISD middle school
After another bullet was discovered at a Northwest ISD middle school near a gun range, the district is changing its outdoor activities and seeking legal options. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
After another bullet was discovered at a Northwest ISD middle school near a gun range, the district is changing its outdoor activities and seeking legal options. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas high school students march to the polls for early voting
Woodrow Wilson High School students in Dallas marched with a drumline and cheerleaders to the Samuell Recreation Center. They cast early voting ballots and boost youth turnout ahead of election day.
Woodrow Wilson High School students in Dallas marched with a drumline and cheerleaders to the Samuell Recreation Center. They cast early voting ballots and boost youth turnout ahead of election day.
Northwest ISD school moves outdoor activities after third bullet found on campus
A new Northwest ISD middle school located near a gun range has altered its outside activities after another discharged bullet was found on the school's grounds.
A new Northwest ISD middle school located near a gun range has altered its outside activities after another discharged bullet was found on the school's grounds.
Leonard ISD principal arrested for alleged failure to report misconduct claims
A principal in Fannin County is behind bars after an investigation into a student's suicide revealed the educator allegedly failed to report misconduct claims against a teacher.
A principal in Fannin County is behind bars after an investigation into a student's suicide revealed the educator allegedly failed to report misconduct claims against a teacher.
Grand Prairie ISD faces lawsuit alleging Title IX violations over canceled play
Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.
Grand Prairie ISD has been sued by the parents of a female after the district attempted to remove her from a traditionally male role in a production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ before canceling the musical altogether.
Lawsuit alleges TCU mishandled rape complaint
A lawsuit filed against TCU alleges the school failed to properly handle a rape complaint, and also accuses the school of deceptive recruitment. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
A lawsuit filed against TCU alleges the school failed to properly handle a rape complaint, and also accuses the school of deceptive recruitment. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
Dallas police hold traffic stop simulation for students with learning disabilities
Dallas Academy and the Dallas Police Department will host a traffic stop simulation on Saturday to give student drivers with learning disabilities practice interacting with police officers and help lower their anxiety.
Dallas Academy and the Dallas Police Department will host a traffic stop simulation on Saturday to give student drivers with learning disabilities practice interacting with police officers and help lower their anxiety.