600 children displaced by Hurricane Laura enroll at Dallas ISD

Back to school has looked different for everyone this year. But for evacuees from Hurricane Laura now living in Dallas hotels, they are signing up in a whole new school district.

Dallas police chief praises Starlight crime-fighting program, expands effort

The Starlight program features blue lights that alert would-be criminals that there are cameras being monitored remotely by police personnel.

Dallas ISD considers hybrid learning model for high schools, one elementary school

District leaders say they’ve heard from parents. They understand the demand and capacity at schools, and they believe this proposal will help get as many students on campus as possible while maintaining social distancing. 

Save Me Steve: Opposing sides weigh in on heated Dallas police funding debate

The Dallas City Council is weighing whether to cut $7 million from the police budget for overtime. Some are in favor. Others including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson are fighting it. FOX 4's Steve Noviello explores both arguments.

Fort Worth ISD trustees reconsider extending online learning; mayor criticizes board president

Teachers protested outside Fort Worth ISD Tuesday ahead of a vote to possibly extend online learning to the end of October. They want that extension, fearing for their health.

Expert questions Dallas police overtime usage

A memo released late Friday shows the largest areas of Dallas police overtime is spent on officers in patrol, criminal investigations, and special operations.

Dallas ISD assignment lists Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero

Dallas ISD is investigating a high school English teacher who asked students to write about a modern-day hero and listed the 17-year-old accused of killing two people during Wisconsin protests as one possible option.

Dallas ISD schools are now gearing up for high school football

For so many North Texans, when they think of fall, they think high school football. Thousands of Dallas ISD athletes are preparing for their upcoming season knowing they’re already behind the ball, compared to other districts that are already underway.

Southwest temporarily grounds Boeing 737-800 airplanes

Southwest Airlines is grounding about a sixth of its fleet. The planes should be back in service fairly quickly, though.

Four Dallas Sunset High School cheerleaders make All-American NCA team

Four cheerleaders from Dallas ISD’s Sunset High School made the made the All-American National Cheerleading Association team despite the challenges of COVID-19.

Councilman pushing to decriminalize marijuana in Dallas

As the Dallas City Council looks at trimming the police budget, there is another idea that will spark debate – decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Man alleges excessive force by Dallas PD officer accused of punching him 11 times, kneeing him in face

A Dallas County man has filed an excessive force civil lawsuit against a Dallas Police Department officer who he claims punched him 11 times and kneed him in the face twice during an arrest back in 2018.

Fort Worth ISD will reopen schools for in-person learning on Oct. 5

Despite a warning from a top health official, students in the Fort Worth Independent School District will be allowed back into the classroom in just a few weeks.

Parents weigh in on Fort Worth ISD's plan for in-person learning

Fort Worth ISD's superintendent recommended that students who choose to can return to in-class instruction starting Oct. 5.

Dallas ISD attendance down by 13,500 in early weeks of school year

Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is concerned by the large number of students who aren't showing up for school.

Hall: Dallas PD will respond to incidents even if overtime budget is reduced

Outgoing Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said Monday it’s the department's duty to respond to emergencies whether or not the city reduces DPD’s overtime budget.