Education

There could be big changes coming to some schools in the Houston Independent School District including possibly installing metal detectors after a deadly shooting at Bellaire High School.

HISD says the teacher was from Memorial Elementary school and they are cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.

Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.

During the Friday afternoon rally, students called for transparency from district officials and a seat at the table when improving security is discussed.

Danilo Martinez, 47, has been charged with two felony counts of indecency with a child.

Houston ISD’s new, all-female board of trustees held its first meeting Thursday after four newly elected trustees were sworn in earlier that afternoon. At the swearing-in Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School was brought up several times as board members worked to honor the memory of Cesar Cortes.

Danilo Martinez, a third-grade teacher at Eickenroht Elementary School, has been charged with two counts of indecency with a child. He admitted to hugging his students but denies other kinds of contact. 

After receiving a high number of complaints about prostitution in the area, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office set up a sting when a kid simply walking home from Dekaney High School was solicited by a prostitute. 

FOX 26 has learned in a letter from the university that investigators at UH have completed their probe after more than 18 months of review.

Madison High School gained national attention a few months ago when its principal, Carlotta Outley Brown, implemented a dress code for parents coming to the school. Some parents, like Johnson, felt what they saw in the video shows a double standard.

Some TSU alumni say if Dr. Lane hasn't committed a major impropriety, then he should be reinstated because he has done great things for the university.

Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.

Sources say Texas Southern University President Austin Lane was placed on leave following a financial audit.

Dozens of teachers, parents, and students made their thoughts known about the possible TEA takeover.

A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.