Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
HISD mom says son's 13-minute bus ride turned into more than an hour
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
Houston ISD mom says son spent hours on bus ride home
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
Can Houston-area school district police pull you over off campus?
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Houston ISD says district more than doubles number of A and B-rated schools since 2023
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
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.