HISD Board meets for last time before TEA takeover, Westbury High fights for band director's job
Parents tell FOX 26 they hope the longtime band director, Reginald Washington, will have a chance to get his job back before the state takes over on June 1. The reason for his removal has not been announced.
Parents tell FOX 26 they hope the longtime band director, Reginald Washington, will have a chance to get his job back before the state takes over on June 1. The reason for his removal has not been announced.
Aldine, Houston ISD leading the way for nutritious meals for students: report
"School food programs play a crucial role in reducing hunger and improving the health of children in Texas – and these programs are also linked to better academic performance," Children at Risk said in a press statement.
"School food programs play a crucial role in reducing hunger and improving the health of children in Texas – and these programs are also linked to better academic performance," Children at Risk said in a press statement.
HISD bus drivers who say they don't feel safe speak out in support of a driver who was arrested
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
HISD student was going to miss out on prom but big hearted school employee pays his way
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Bellaire High School baseball coach returns after being removed last year
A Bellaire High School baseball coach, who was removed for alleged racism against another team, has returned after being reinstated on Wednesday night.
A Bellaire High School baseball coach, who was removed for alleged racism against another team, has returned after being reinstated on Wednesday night.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA fields dozens of questions from board of trustees
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
Parents worried about air-quality inside one HISD elementary school, numerous maintenance trucks seen outside
Concerns over mold and the air quality inside one Houston Independent School District elementary school continue to grow among some parents and teachers.
Concerns over mold and the air quality inside one Houston Independent School District elementary school continue to grow among some parents and teachers.
Houston ISD Police Chief named finalist for Killen police chief position
Could Houston Independent School District Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. be on the way out the door? Well, Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle has announced Lopez as one of the five finalists for the position of Killeen Police Chief.
Could Houston Independent School District Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. be on the way out the door? Well, Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle has announced Lopez as one of the five finalists for the position of Killeen Police Chief.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath meets with Houston ISD principals, community leaders share transparency concerns
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Houston ISD takeover: Rally at Cesar Chavez High School in opposition of TEA's action
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
TEA meetings end with Houston community members in uproar
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Community members continue sharing their disdain for TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA to hold third community meeting at Delmar Stadium Wednesday
The Texas Education Agency will host a community meeting about the Houston ISD takeover and board of managers process at Delmar Stadium.
The Texas Education Agency will host a community meeting about the Houston ISD takeover and board of managers process at Delmar Stadium.
HISD Project Prom returns with hundreds of gowns and suits
Prom season is officially here and HISD Project Prom is back, it’s first return since the pandemic. The Project Prom initiative was created to meet the needs of homeless and at-risk students during prom season.
Prom season is officially here and HISD Project Prom is back, it’s first return since the pandemic. The Project Prom initiative was created to meet the needs of homeless and at-risk students during prom season.
Houston ISD Takeover: Coalition of labor and community groups hold special community meeting Sunday
Houston community leaders hold a special Houston ISD takeover meeting on Sunday.
Houston community leaders hold a special Houston ISD takeover meeting on Sunday.
TEA takeover Houston ISD: NAACP to host community meeting
The meeting comes after two previous community meetings with the Texas Education Agency were met with heated exchanges and days before a third meeting.
The meeting comes after two previous community meetings with the Texas Education Agency were met with heated exchanges and days before a third meeting.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA changes location of 3rd community meeting for Wednesday
The Texas Education Agency has changed the location for the third community meeting on Wednesday regarding the state takeover of Houston Independent School District.
The Texas Education Agency has changed the location for the third community meeting on Wednesday regarding the state takeover of Houston Independent School District.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asks federal government to help save HISD from TEA takeover
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other members of Congress wrote a letter to the President and Secretary of the Department of Education asking for Federal Intervention on the Basis that the takeover is a violation of the civil rights of the students of HISD, reports say.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other members of Congress wrote a letter to the President and Secretary of the Department of Education asking for Federal Intervention on the Basis that the takeover is a violation of the civil rights of the students of HISD, reports say.