Little Elm charter school teacher arrested for child sex crimes
A former charter school teacher in North Texas is facing several charges for alleged child sex crimes.
A former charter school teacher in North Texas is facing several charges for alleged child sex crimes.
Students return to school after snow days
The snow days are over for most kids in North Texas. They went back to school for the first time after four days off because of the winter weather.
The snow days are over for most kids in North Texas. They went back to school for the first time after four days off because of the winter weather.
School Closings: Most schools reopen, some northern districts closed on Friday
Students in Dallas ISD and many other local school districts headed back to class on Friday for the first time since the winter storm hit North Texas. Only a few districts in Denton County remained closed.
Students in Dallas ISD and many other local school districts headed back to class on Friday for the first time since the winter storm hit North Texas. Only a few districts in Denton County remained closed.
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
North Texas school closings for Thursday and Friday
Dallas ISD announced that their classes will resume Friday, Jan. 30 after four days off due to the effects of the winter storm. Keep track of all school district openings and closings on our tracker.
Dallas ISD announced that their classes will resume Friday, Jan. 30 after four days off due to the effects of the winter storm. Keep track of all school district openings and closings on our tracker.
Fort Worth ISD students return to school
Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mesquite ISDs are among the few North Texas districts reopening today following the winter storm.
Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mesquite ISDs are among the few North Texas districts reopening today following the winter storm.
North Texas school closings for Thursday
Some North Texas school districts like Dallas ISD will remain closed on Thursday because of icy conditions. Others like Fort Worth ISD will resume normal operations.
Some North Texas school districts like Dallas ISD will remain closed on Thursday because of icy conditions. Others like Fort Worth ISD will resume normal operations.
What Abbott's H-1B visa freeze means for Texas agencies, public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
North Texas school closings for Wednesday
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other North Texas school districts have decided to remain closed for another day.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other North Texas school districts have decided to remain closed for another day.
North Texas school closings for Monday and Tuesday
Most districts have canceled classes for Monday. Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other major school districts are also now announcing that they will remain closed on Tuesday.
Most districts have canceled classes for Monday. Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other major school districts are also now announcing that they will remain closed on Tuesday.
LIVE: North Texas school closings for Monday and Tuesday
FOX 4 is tracking the organizations who are calling off school, events and more due to the weather. Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other school districts have already announced closures for Tuesday.
FOX 4 is tracking the organizations who are calling off school, events and more due to the weather. Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other school districts have already announced closures for Tuesday.
Blanton Elementary School to close at end of 2025-2026 school year
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary School at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary School at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Dallas Baptist University threat prompts evacuation, closures
Dallas Baptist University canceled classes on Thursday due to threats involving the campus.
Dallas Baptist University canceled classes on Thursday due to threats involving the campus.
Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
Garland ISD prepares to end desegregation order from the 1970s
The Garland Independent School District will vote tonight to end desegregation efforts, which have been in place for decades.
The Garland Independent School District will vote tonight to end desegregation efforts, which have been in place for decades.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Grand Prairie ISD postpones vote on closing schools
The Grand Prairie ISD school board postponed a vote on closing three elementary schools in the district. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
The Grand Prairie ISD school board postponed a vote on closing three elementary schools in the district. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.