Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Chipotle expands education benefit to include 100 percent of tuition on business, technology degrees
Chipotle has expanded its tuition reimbursement program to provide all of its employees the chance at a college degree.
Students take on tough topics for Martin Luther King, Jr. oratory competition
Fourth and fifth graders at Pleasantville Elementary competed for a spot in the 24th annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Clarence Gibson no longer band director at Texas Southern University
Members of Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band are questioning why their head band director, Clarence Gibson, was suddenly asked to resign with no explanation.
Schools helping students feel mentally and emotionally safe
Educators play an important role in identifying those early warning signs of a mental health condition. Pearland ISD is just one of several school districts working to make sure its students are emotionally and mentally safe at school.
Texas A&M institutes system-wide ban on vaping
The Texas A&M System is instituting a broad ban on vaping.
Making the Grade - Michelle Easley (Cypress Woods High School)
Cy Woods senior soccer player Michelle Easley's hardwork is paying off on the field and in the classroom.
Educators discuss ways to tackle cyberbullying
From writing mean comments to sharing compromising pictures without someone’s permission, our devices have opened a whole new portal for cyberbullying. Parents and educators at Katy ISD spent Wednesday evening discussing ways to combat cyberbullying within their schools.
Houston parents upset HISD didn't close schools ahead of flooding
FOX 26 has heard from several parents upset that Houston Independent School District decided not to close ahead of severe weather.
HISD teacher makes bench bridge for students after school floods
A viral video shows young students trying to avoid floodwaters at HISD's Durham Elementary School.
HopSkipDrive, ride service for kids, launches in Houston
Just in time for the new school year, there’s another option for parents to get their kids where they need to go when they may not be able to drive them there themselves.
Parents, faculty preparing children to go back to school amid safety concerns
The Dunning boys are hitting the zoo before the oldest has to go back to school, and Dad John admits things are a little different this year.
Mom holds 'job fair' for kids to earn allowance
A mother in Georgia is making sure her children work hard to earn their money.
Boys & Girls Club offers affordable after school care
With students headed back to school across our area, they might be in need of something to do once they get out.
Project 88
Project 88 getting more cllege counselors into Houston high schools
Car care tips for students before heading back to school
Ronnie Weiss, Mr Transmission/Milex, offers a few car care tips for students to keep their vehicles running smoothly as hey head back to school.
HISD receives B in TEA school rankings
FOX 26 reporter Randy Wallace
TEA grading system rankings and criteria
FOX 26 reporter John Donnelly
Harris County Pct. 1 Constable's Office hosts 6th Annual Back2School Bash
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office is holding its 6th annual Back2School Bash.
Texas traffic rules to remember when driving near school buses, school zones
Kids are heading back to school, which means school buses will be on the roads and school zones will be enforced.