FOX 26 Digital News Brief for April 27, 2018

The Houston Independent School District announced layoffs for the upcoming school year, including teachers, campus-based employees and staff at the central office. The Houston Federation of Teachers expects between 200 and 250 layoffs.

The man who police say shot and killed his girlfriend in a failed murder-suicide has been charged with murder. Michael Parker is accused of killing Karkea Crenshaw. Police say the couple had a history of domestic violence reports.

Former President George H.W. Bush will remain at Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center through the weekend.

Hurricane season is just over a month away. This weekend across Texas, emergency preparation supplies are tax-free.

A new study shows the number of women in Harris County who have complications during and after childbirth is around 20 percent higher than the state average.

Scientists from Exxon-Mobil visited KIPP 3D Academy today to get students interested in science, technology, engineering and math.