Dallas homeless youth shelter expands hours thanks to $215K grant

The drop-in center located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas provides homeless youth access to immediate supportive services with limited hours. But thanks to a $215,000 grant from the Moody Foundation, the center can now expand to stay open 24/7.

Dallas ISD principal surprises students with back-to-school rap video

“My intention since I've been in this field is to get students excited about education,” Tito Salas said. “It was something that I didn't expect to blow up this way."

Jennifer Hudson surprises students at Dallas high school

Students at the school near Downtown Dallas were surprised and honored to see Jennifer Hudson walk into the building.

Move-in Day Mafia helps college freshman who aged out of foster care
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The Move-in Day Mafia is a network of volunteers who are helping support students without typical family structures. Volunteers set up dorm rooms for 13 students at Paul Quinn College Wednesday.

Collin County school districts focus on security for first day of school

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, Plano ISD and many other school districts are making school safety and security is a more prominent topic on the first day.

Fort Worth ISD implements new security measures ahead of new school year

The second-largest school district in North Texas also announced some enhanced security measures its putting in place, including weekly door checks and a new communications system.

Denton ISD teachers get surprise donation
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Frank Borman Elementary School received $12,500 and supplies for students in need.

Fort Worth PD giving kids free haircuts for school
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The Fort Worth Police Department is helping kids get ready for the upcoming school year with some free haircuts Tuesday. Good Day's Hanna Battah reports live on the ongoing effort to help families in the community.

Dallas ISD's new superintendent says she's excited about her first year

Dallas ISD's new superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, said she has hit the ground running and is looking forward to a great first year. FOX 4 talked to her about how her leadership will differ from Dr. Michael Hinojosa's.

School year begins for victims of Balch Springs fire

Mesquite ISD is trying to make sure the students have some sense of normalcy in the middle of a disaster. Two weeks ago, three dozen Balch Springs families watched their homes burn. Nine of them burned to the ground.

Mavs help welcome Dallas students back to school
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The Dallas Mavericks are dedicating a new basketball court at Adelle Turner Elementary School in Dallas. They're also helping to welcome the students back with clear backpacks and much-needed supplies.

Back to School: Students in 16 local districts return to classes

It’s the first day of school for students in more than a dozen North Texas school districts including Garland, Duncanville, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto and Quinlan ISDs.