Popular Houston ISD principal reassigned just days before school starts

Parents and teachers at Stevens Elementary received a recorded audio message from the district about Erin Trent not returning as principal of the school.

HISD parents concerned principal won't return
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Parents at Stevens Elementary School in Houston ISD found out this week their well-loved principal will no longer be there. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a parent and has more on their concerns.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles backs off educator gag order

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles backs off gag order on educators that would prohibit them from criticizing HISD on social media platforms.

Houston ISD hosts Back to School Bash at Houston MSTC on Saturday

Houston ISD is gearing up for their first day back after the state takeover, and they're helping families prepare with a back-to-school event.

HISD swearing in first female police chief
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Shamara Garner becomes the first female to be named chief of police for a Houston ISD school.

Inside look at new 'Team Centers' at HISD
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Only on FOX, new images from inside Houston ISD elementary schools reveal what some people are calling "detention centers". The images are already gaining national attention on Twitter and Facebook. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on the story that continues to cause controversy.

Houston ISD secretary Adriana Castorena-Narvaez convicted of stealing school funds, setting fire at school

Adriana Castorena-Narvaez pleaded guilty and was convicted Thursday of felony misapplication of fiduciary property, as well as paying to repair damage from a small fire that she set to divert attention.

Heated Houston ISD meeting over libraries
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Another very heated board meeting at Houston ISD headquarters. Teachers report back to their schools next week and many of them were upset over tonight's decisions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shows us how the meeting went.

Protests over Houston ISD plan for libraries
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Push-back continues against Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the TEA over a plan to eliminate some libraries in the district for this upcoming school year. FOX 26?s Shelby Rose reports from HISD headquarters where a protest took place this morning.

Houston Independent School District's plan to convert libraries opposed by group, community leaders

Congressman Al Green said he is "adamantly opposed" to the plan, which he called "fatuous" and "inanity." He said the plan is part of a larger effort by Gov. Greg Abbott to "take over an independent school district, take down the public school system, and stand up a private voucher school system."

HISD superintendent wants to spend up to $2 million without board approval

Some speakers at a board meeting on Thursday night shared their concerns as Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is asking the board to spend up to $2 million without board approval.

HISD superintendent proposes spending $2M
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During an Houston ISD workshop on Thursday night, some questioned superintendent Mike Miles proposal to spend up to two million dollars without board approval. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more from the district's headquarters.