Officer injured in shooting outside Dallas store
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FOX 4's David Sentendery shares updated information about a Dallas ISD police officer who was injured in a shooting on Thursday morning.

Dallas ISD officer shot in store parking lot
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A Dallas ISD police officer was reportedly shot by someone outside the Walmart and Sam's Club stores off the LBJ Freeway near Midway Road. FOX 4 is still working to gather details about the breaking news event. 

Back to School: Dallas ISD welcomes back students on 20 campuses

Summer is over for thousands of Dallas Independent School District students. On Tuesday morning, the district welcomed back students on 20 of its campuses.

Dallas ISD starts extended school year on July 28
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This morning, some Dallas ISD students are headed back to the classroom. The district's new "Additional Days School Year" program kicks off today. Fox 4's Payton May is at John Quincy Adams Elementary to show us what's ahead.

Dallas soccer star earns scholarship to play in England
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A recent Dallas ISD graduate became the first in the district to earn a soccer scholarship, and he'll be playing the sport internationally.

Dallas ISD student receives international soccer scholarship

A recent Dallas ISD graduate became the first in the district to earn a soccer scholarship, and he'll be playing the sport internationally.

All graduates at this Dallas ISD school earned a college scholarship

Every senior at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas was accepted into college and earned a scholarship. The Class of 2026 earned scholarships totaling more than $15 million to prestigious institutions like Princeton and the University of Chicago.

Dallas school crossing guard surprised with new car

Dallas ISD parents and the Lakewood Elementary community surprised their crossing guard, Mr. Earnest, with a new vehicle after learning he used ride-sharing services to get to work every day.

Early voting begins for May 2 municipal elections

Early voting starts Monday for North Texas municipal elections featuring several mayoral races, a record $6.2 million Dallas ISD school bond package, and propositions regarding DART withdrawal in Addison, University Park, and Highland Park.

DISD leaders propose largest school bond in state history
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If passed, the school bond proposed by Dallas ISD leaders would be the largest ever in the state of Texas. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Proposed Dallas ISD school bond package would be largest in Texas history

Dallas leaders presented the results of the last Dallas ISD school bond Thursday as residents get ready to vote on another, one that would shatter records as the largest school bond in Texas history.

Over 160,000 Texas students apply for new Texas school voucher program

Many students have applied for the new Texas school voucher program, but some question whether the program will benefit low-income families after seeing early application statistics.

Dallas ISD students hold large ICE walkout

Students at Townview Magnet Center in the Dallas Independent School District staged one of North Texas’ largest walkouts in protest of ICE operations. And, additional walkouts are planned throughout the district on Tuesday.

DFW-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll

The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.

Free State Fair of Texas admission returning for Dallas ISD teens in 2026, official says

Free admission to the State Fair of Texas is returning for Dallas ISD students in 2026 through the city's Teen All Access Pass program, according to a Dallas Parks and Recreation board member.

Dallas Parks and Rec committee raises concerns about local park after shooting

A recent shooting near Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas has prompted calls for increased safety measures at the park where the incident occured.

Most North Texas school districts reopening Friday as ice melts
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After four days of closures due to the effects of the Texas winter storm, many North Texas school districts will reopen on Friday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how it took a group effort in smaller areas to get schools ready for reopening.

Some school districts reopen, many still closed from winter storm
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The first set of North Texas school districts announced plans to reopen Thursday, while many remained closed due to icy secondary roads. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas ISD honors MLK's legacy with Oratory Competition
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Dallas ISD honored Martin Luther King Jr. during today's MLK Oratory Competition. Students delivered speeches inspired by Dr. King's legacy ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.