Texas students face major changes as education laws
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Texas students face major changes as new education laws take effect
New Texas education laws banning cell phones and requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms are among the changes now in effect for the upcoming school year.
New Texas education laws banning cell phones and requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms are among the changes now in effect for the upcoming school year.
First day of school for some North Texans
Class if officially in session at Anna ISD and some students are in a brand new building. FOX 4's Shannon Murray is at Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary School ahead of day one.
Class if officially in session at Anna ISD and some students are in a brand new building. FOX 4's Shannon Murray is at Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary School ahead of day one.
New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
Duncanville students create fentanyl awareness mural to honor former student
A community art project, spearheaded by a middle school student and a high school student, has created a mural to honor Marissa Caitlyn Ladatto and raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.
A community art project, spearheaded by a middle school student and a high school student, has created a mural to honor Marissa Caitlyn Ladatto and raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Families line up for Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair
Dallas ISD families are clearing their shopping lists right now as the Mayor's Back to School Bash kicks off. FOX 4's Payton May is in Fair Park with parents and students.
Dallas ISD families are clearing their shopping lists right now as the Mayor's Back to School Bash kicks off. FOX 4's Payton May is in Fair Park with parents and students.
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for kids
The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.
The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.
Gov. Abbott to sign cell phone ban bill today
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bill today that bans cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. Here's what we know.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bill today that bans cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. Here's what we know.
Dallas ISD new teacher academy and backpack giveaway
Leaders at Dallas ISD are welcoming a new class of teachers. They're kicking off the new school year in style. Dallas ISD is making sure students in southern Dallas have everything they need ahead of the upcoming school year. The district's Resource Center South held a backpack giveaway for families this evening.
Leaders at Dallas ISD are welcoming a new class of teachers. They're kicking off the new school year in style. Dallas ISD is making sure students in southern Dallas have everything they need ahead of the upcoming school year. The district's Resource Center South held a backpack giveaway for families this evening.
United Way in Tarrant Co. to host back-to-school fair
It's that time of year again -- backpacks, school supplies, and for some families, a little bit of financial stress. But the United Way of Tarrant County is stepping up to help.
It's that time of year again -- backpacks, school supplies, and for some families, a little bit of financial stress. But the United Way of Tarrant County is stepping up to help.
Hands-on technical theater program for Dallas ISD
This summer, the AT&T Performing Arts Center launched a new initiative for Dallas ISD students. This program gives students hands-on technical theater experience.
This summer, the AT&T Performing Arts Center launched a new initiative for Dallas ISD students. This program gives students hands-on technical theater experience.
Dallas ISD hosts new teacher academy today
Dallas ISD is gearing up for the new school year with a special event for hundreds of new teachers.
Dallas ISD is gearing up for the new school year with a special event for hundreds of new teachers.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Talkers: 2025 back to school trends
Back to school season is just around the corner... So, the Good Day talent team discussed this year's trends.
Back to school season is just around the corner... So, the Good Day talent team discussed this year's trends.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Free Narcan vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
A new, free naloxone vending machine has been installed in Denton to provide easy, 24/7 access to the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, aiming to prevent overdose deaths in the community.
A new, free naloxone vending machine has been installed in Denton to provide easy, 24/7 access to the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, aiming to prevent overdose deaths in the community.
Irving day care teacher arrested for alleged child abuse
An Irving educator faces a felony charge after allegedly repeatedly harming a 4-year-old boy, according to an arrest affidavit.
An Irving educator faces a felony charge after allegedly repeatedly harming a 4-year-old boy, according to an arrest affidavit.
Frisco ISD to release student info related to stabbing
In a letter to parents on Thursday, Frisco ISD says they will release student information to the state if parents do not object within five days.
In a letter to parents on Thursday, Frisco ISD says they will release student information to the state if parents do not object within five days.