Omicron variant raising questions for North Texas school districts as kids return to school
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
COVID-19 outbreak forces Richardson ISD school to return to virtual learning
Students at Big Springs Elementary School in Garland are switching to virtual learning to close out the semester because of how many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Students at Big Springs Elementary School in Garland are switching to virtual learning to close out the semester because of how many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Richardson’s ISD superintendent Jeannie Stone resigns
Dr. Jeannie Stone abruptly resigned from her position as the superintendent of Richardson ISD. She's been there for almost five years.
Dr. Jeannie Stone abruptly resigned from her position as the superintendent of Richardson ISD. She's been there for almost five years.
Richardson ISD to drop mask mandate for younger students
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for younger children, Richardson ISD's mask mandate for elementary schools will be dropped when students return to class in January.
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for younger children, Richardson ISD's mask mandate for elementary schools will be dropped when students return to class in January.
Senior center helps Richardson veteran fulfill lifelong skydiving dream
Three North Texas senior citizens who always wanted to go skydiving got the chance to do the next best thing. They went indoor skydiving.
Three North Texas senior citizens who always wanted to go skydiving got the chance to do the next best thing. They went indoor skydiving.
Lake Highlands students protest over claims of racist behavior at school
The student who organized the protest said there have been multiple concerns among minority students at the school about faculty and students at the campus.
The student who organized the protest said there have been multiple concerns among minority students at the school about faculty and students at the campus.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Masks soon to be optional at some Richardson ISD schools
Masks will soon no longer be required for junior high and high school students in Richardson ISD.
Masks will soon no longer be required for junior high and high school students in Richardson ISD.
Family of Richardson teen shocked about sudden death from COVID-19
This teen’s family says it didn’t seem like the 16-year-old was seriously ill. She wasn’t hospitalized. She was quarantined in her room. Then, last week, she passed out and didn’t wake up.
This teen’s family says it didn’t seem like the 16-year-old was seriously ill. She wasn’t hospitalized. She was quarantined in her room. Then, last week, she passed out and didn’t wake up.
Richardson ISD teacher, student die from COVID-19 complications
Sha’Niyah “Nienie” McGee, a junior at Berkner High School, and Eroletta Piascyk, a teacher at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center, both died from COVID-19 complications.
Sha’Niyah “Nienie” McGee, a junior at Berkner High School, and Eroletta Piascyk, a teacher at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center, both died from COVID-19 complications.
Suspected drunk driver crashes into Richardson police squad car
Some frightening moments for Richardson police after a suspected drunk driver rear-ended a squad car on a freeway Wednesday morning.
Some frightening moments for Richardson police after a suspected drunk driver rear-ended a squad car on a freeway Wednesday morning.
Richardson ISD among 6 districts facing Texas AG lawsuit for defying governor's mask mandate ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s filing lawsuits against six school districts that are defying Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding mask mandates.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s filing lawsuits against six school districts that are defying Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding mask mandates.
Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
Richardson ISD campus returns to remote learning, trustees hold emergency meeting on future school closures
Richardson ISD's school board members had an emergency meeting to talk about an increase in COVID-19 cases in the district. They fear several campuses may be forced to shut down and return to remote learning like Brentfield Elementary did this week.
Richardson ISD's school board members had an emergency meeting to talk about an increase in COVID-19 cases in the district. They fear several campuses may be forced to shut down and return to remote learning like Brentfield Elementary did this week.
North Texas districts temporarily closing schools, reinstating mask mandates due to COVID-19 surge
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
Despite existing Richardson ISD mask mandate, parents continue polarizing debate
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.