Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Denton ISD bus driver suspended after nearly hitting kids crossing the street
Three young kids got off a bus and were then forced to dodge as the driver hit the gas. The driver stopped before anyone was hit. But the father of one of the kids in the video says the response he got from the school district afterward was inadequate.
Three young kids got off a bus and were then forced to dodge as the driver hit the gas. The driver stopped before anyone was hit. But the father of one of the kids in the video says the response he got from the school district afterward was inadequate.
Police: Prosper HS coaches covered up sex assault allegations because alleged abuser was "a good player"
According to police documents, one of the coaches claimed the alleged abuser was "a good player" who they didn't want to lose. Both coaches have since been fired.
According to police documents, one of the coaches claimed the alleged abuser was "a good player" who they didn't want to lose. Both coaches have since been fired.
Education leaders push back on bringing PragerU curriculum into Texas schools
PragerU recently became a state licensed vendor in Texas. And while it does not have any proposals before the state board of education right now, its critics are concerned about the group's potential influence.
PragerU recently became a state licensed vendor in Texas. And while it does not have any proposals before the state board of education right now, its critics are concerned about the group's potential influence.
Plano West Senior HS reopens with temporary A/C repairs
Classes at Plano West Senior High School are set to resume Tuesday now that air conditioning has been restored.
Classes at Plano West Senior High School are set to resume Tuesday now that air conditioning has been restored.
Fort Worth ISD libraries back open after review of books on shelves
Campus libraries are now open, but the district now has its eyes on more than 100 books it’s pulled that might be inappropriate.
Campus libraries are now open, but the district now has its eyes on more than 100 books it’s pulled that might be inappropriate.
Plano West Senior HS closed again Monday because of broken A/C system
Classes will resume on Tuesday.
Classes will resume on Tuesday.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Granbury ISD trustee accused of unauthorized library visit to go through books
A report says she entered the school library and was there for over an hour in the dark with another woman, saying they took an indirect route to get there. The lawyer says trustees don’t have access to roam campus without supervision. That's when the assistant principal found them.
A report says she entered the school library and was there for over an hour in the dark with another woman, saying they took an indirect route to get there. The lawyer says trustees don’t have access to roam campus without supervision. That's when the assistant principal found them.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
Cleburne High School evacuated, classes canceled due to bomb threat
Cleburne police officers searched the campus before the all clear was given. Students were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Cleburne police officers searched the campus before the all clear was given. Students were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Trenton ISD reopens campus after elementary school burns down
Students at Trenton Elementary School are starting the school year off in new classrooms after a devastating fire last year.
Students at Trenton Elementary School are starting the school year off in new classrooms after a devastating fire last year.
Arlington High School temporarily placed on lockdown after threatening phone call
The campus went into lockdown just after 1:34 p.m. while police searched in and around the school.
The campus went into lockdown just after 1:34 p.m. while police searched in and around the school.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
UT System leaders meet with local school leaders to discuss how to keep diversity on college campuses
There were 23 North Texas public school district leaders who met Thursday to talk about ways to keep students of color in the pipeline toward colleges and universities in the UT System.
There were 23 North Texas public school district leaders who met Thursday to talk about ways to keep students of color in the pipeline toward colleges and universities in the UT System.
Richardson ISD offering daycare to employees in attempt to attract teachers
As school districts around the state look for ways to recruit and retain teachers and staff Richardson ISD is now offering its employees daycare.
As school districts around the state look for ways to recruit and retain teachers and staff Richardson ISD is now offering its employees daycare.
Most North Texas students have now gone back to school
On Thursday, students in 14 local districts headed back to class. There are only a handful of districts that will start their school year next week.
On Thursday, students in 14 local districts headed back to class. There are only a handful of districts that will start their school year next week.
North Texas dad's wild outfits are now a tradition for the first day of school
A dad from Quinlan continued his tradition of going all out for the first day of school. Every year, Tracy Travers finds a wild way to dress up to walk his daughters to class.
A dad from Quinlan continued his tradition of going all out for the first day of school. Every year, Tracy Travers finds a wild way to dress up to walk his daughters to class.
It’s the first day of school for students in Arlington ISD and 80 other districts
More than 80 North Texas school districts including Arlington ISD will welcome students back to class Wednesday morning.
More than 80 North Texas school districts including Arlington ISD will welcome students back to class Wednesday morning.