North Texas school districts holding bond, tax rate elections

Several North Texas school districts will ask voters to approve tax rate increases or bond packages on Election Day.

Argyle school helps kids connect with the outdoors
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The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. FOX 4's Kylie Capps visited the Selwyn School in Argyle to show how they are inspiring children to get outside, play and learn.

Mesquite teacher accused of grooming student, 14, spending the night with her at school

Police say video evidence shows the now-former 54-year-old teacher spending the night with a 14-year-old girl at school during the summer break. Kids told police he would give the middle school student rides, visit her outside of school, buy her gifts and inappropriately touch her.

Nonprofit creates grocery store for people in need
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A new food market is opening today at Crowley Middle School in Fort Worth. The Tarrant area food bank teamed up with "The Big Good" nonprofit on the project.

At least 200 Texas teachers were falsely certified
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An exposed elaborate cheating ring led to five educators in the Houston ISD area with charges. Investigators are trying to find out if any North Texas teachers are linked to the scandal.

Harris County crime: Felony charges filed in massive teacher certification cheating scheme

Harris County DA Kim Ogg has announced felony charges against five individuals in a cheating scheme that may have granted certifications to hundreds of teachers across Texas.

46 Fort Worth ISD seniors awarded $23,000 scholarships to Texas Wesleyan University

In an effort to dispel the notion that the cost of a private university is out of reach, Texas Wesleyan University awarded 46 Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences seniors with over a million dollars in scholarships.

Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking

A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.

President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy

President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.

No students hurt after DeSoto ISD school bus catches fire

The district says an athletics shuttle bus was taking kids from one campus to another when the smoke started to come from the vehicle.

Richardson ISD students take part in arcade cardboard challenge

Richardson ISD gave its elementary school students the cardboard challenge as part of an advanced learning assignment.

Crowley ISD high school students 'march to the polls' for 2024 election

For the second year in a row, Crowley ISD in Tarrant County moved classroom instruction outside to stress the importance of voting.

TCU unveils "The Portrait Project" honoring former slaves who helped form university

There are no confirmed images but plenty of documented references about husband and wife Charley and Kate Thorpe, former slaves who became trusted workers who compassionately helped form what we know today as TCU. The Thorps were never recognized — until now.

AT&T partners with Oak Cliff native's non-profit to help students overcome digital divide

Adan Gonzalez fought his way, figuratively and literally, out of Oak Cliff and into college. Now, he's partnering with AT&T to help other locals achieve that same goal.

FWISD Interim Superintendent aims to close learning gaps
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The Interim Fort Worth Superintendent admits changes need to be made in the district, and says it starts with students and teachers. She outlined her plan to improve student academic performance.

Lewisville ISD considers closing 5 elementary schools
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Another North Texas school district is exploring the possibility of closing several elementary school campuses as it deals with declining enrollment and a budget shortfall.

Plano special education teacher injured in motorcycle crash

A special education teacher in the Plano Independent School District is recovering in the hospital after a bad crash left him with multiple broken bones.