Houston ISD Board of Trustees approves Millard House II as superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Monday to approve Millard House II as superintendent.
Mural featuring local Latina icons unveiled in Houston's East End
A larger-than-life mural featuring 5 local Latina trailblazers was unveiled Saturday. However, for many, what's even bigger is the powerful message it sends.
Houston police: Student shot in the hand at North Forest High School
Police say a student was grazed by a bullet outside of North Forest High School in Houston when shots were reportedly fired between two other vehicles.
Houston ISD's new superintendent expected to start June 2021
Your questions answered about newly named HISD Superintendent Millard House II.
Houston ISD has named a new Superintendent
HISD has named a new Superintendent. Millard House II has led a Tennessee school district for the last four years. Now it appears he’ll head Houston ISD. Our Damali Keith has more.
Houston ISD names Tennessee school district leader lone superintendent finalist
After a nearly six-month search, Houston ISD’s board of trustees named Millard House II the lone finalist for a permanent superintendent.
A WOW moment to relieve stress for Milby High School students
Dozens of Houston teens joined city leaders to cycle their worries away and enjoy a real WOW, moment. Our Melissa Wilson has more!
Houston ISD to name lone finalist for superintendent Friday
Houston ISD, the state’s largest school district is expected to name a lone finalist for superintendent on Friday. For the last several months, the board of trustees have been searching for a permanent replacement.
50 Cent partners with Houston ISD for new student entrepreneur program
Rapper and businessman 50 Cent recently announced that he moved to Houston. Since then, he has gotten to work in the community.
Houston ISD playgrounds open, in-person outdoor graduations to be permitted
Houston ISD says all school playgrounds are now open, and in-person outdoor graduations will be permitted this spring with some COVID-19 protocols.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan to leave Houston ISD
Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced that she will be leaving the district at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Houston parents weigh in after CDC says vaccines not necessary for return to classroom
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Houston ISD to resume all sports starting Monday
Starting Monday, all Houston ISD sporting and UIL events including district-level varsity competitions and non-district events like tournaments will be reinstated.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Texas still blocked from taking over Houston’s school district, appeals court rules
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board. But the legal battle is not over.
Texas parents demand more accountability, training in Special Ed
Disability Rights-Texas released statewide research which reveals a widespread failure by many school districts to train those interacting with special needs students in the proper use of restraints and a refusal by many ISD’s to report physical restraints as required by federal law.
Houston ISD says 42% of students failed at least one class during first grading period
42% of Houston ISD students failed one or more classes in the first grading period, which included six weeks of 100-percent virtual education.
Houston teacher raps to motivate, encourage students during pandemic
Landis Elementary math and science teacher Miss Spurlock is rocking the mic for her students so they can be motivated to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children At Risk releases list of top Houston-area schools
Children At Risk made their selections based on 3-year averages.
Houston ISD elementary school to go virtual due to COVID-19 cases
HISD officials say R. Martinez Elementary School is transitioning to virtual learning on November 17 and November 18 as a precautionary measure after COVID-19 cases were reported on campus.