Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
30+ Houston ISD schools lose automatic free lunch
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools
HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.
Houston ISD changes for upcoming school year
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the main points for Houston ISD parents to know ahead of the approaching school year.
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the main points for Houston ISD parents to know ahead of the approaching school year.
Houston ISD Board of Managers unanimously approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers unanimously agreed to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on Thursday evening.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers unanimously agreed to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on Thursday evening.
Houston ISD parents fed up with school's conditions
HISD parents are taking matters into their own hands to address hazardous conditions at a southeast Houston elementary school. A parent listed the issues to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
HISD parents are taking matters into their own hands to address hazardous conditions at a southeast Houston elementary school. A parent listed the issues to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Parents, students speak out against Houston ISD's proposed special education plan
Dozens of parents, students, and community members spoke out against Houston ISD’s proposed special education plan during a packed school board meeting at district headquarters Tuesday night.
Dozens of parents, students, and community members spoke out against Houston ISD’s proposed special education plan during a packed school board meeting at district headquarters Tuesday night.
Houston ISD parents meet over district plans for disabled students
Houston ISD parents held their own meeting on Saturday amid a federal investigation into the district for its reported plans to relocate students with disabilities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to some parents in attendance.
Houston ISD parents held their own meeting on Saturday amid a federal investigation into the district for its reported plans to relocate students with disabilities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to some parents in attendance.
Houston ISD parent speaks on federal investigation into district
The US Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into Houston ISD for alleged discrimination against students with disabilities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a parent who attended a parents' meeting Saturday.
The US Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into Houston ISD for alleged discrimination against students with disabilities. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a parent who attended a parents' meeting Saturday.
Houston ISD under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.
The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.
Houston ISD officer accused of assaulting student
A Houston ISD student and his family claim a district officer assaulted him while he was a bystander during an on-campus incident. They spoke exclusively with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
A Houston ISD student and his family claim a district officer assaulted him while he was a bystander during an on-campus incident. They spoke exclusively with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Parents at Neff Elementary say AC issues continue and causing students to get sick
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
SWAT: Suspect in custody after 4-hour long standoff, Long Academy in 'secure mode'
Houston ISD’s Long Academy was placed in “secure mode" Thursday due to nearby police activity, officials say.
Houston ISD’s Long Academy was placed in “secure mode" Thursday due to nearby police activity, officials say.
Grand jury declines to indict HISD employee accused of sexually assaulting student
A grand jury declined to indict a former Houston ISD employee.
A grand jury declined to indict a former Houston ISD employee.
HISD board to consider reduction in force agenda items after vote to close 12 schools
Houston ISD is preparing to consider reduction in force agenda items after approving the closure of 12 elementary schools. District leaders say the move is standard procedure, while the Houston Federation of Teachers says educators are anxious about what comes next.
Houston ISD is preparing to consider reduction in force agenda items after approving the closure of 12 elementary schools. District leaders say the move is standard procedure, while the Houston Federation of Teachers says educators are anxious about what comes next.
Houston parents frustrated about air conditioning issues at Neff Elementary
Parents at Neff Elementary in southwest Houston say their children are learning in uncomfortable — and at times unsafe — conditions due to ongoing air conditioning problems.
Parents at Neff Elementary in southwest Houston say their children are learning in uncomfortable — and at times unsafe — conditions due to ongoing air conditioning problems.
Houston ISD addresses César Chávez holiday, designates March 30 holiday as Farmworkers Day
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.