NAACP Houston, city leaders march at Wheatley HS to protest TEA's possible HISD takeover

The NAACP Houston Branch held a march joined by city and state leaders at one of the most historic Houston ISD campuses to take a stand against the state's decision to possibly take over the entire district.

Community leaders continue protest TEA possible taking over Houston ISD
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A march and protest was held at one of the most historic Houston Independent School District campuses. Community members and city and state leaders are taking a stand against the state's decision to take over the entire district. FOX 26's Nate Griffin was outside Wheatley High School with the protesters to speak with those fighting for HISD.

Houston teachers react to looming state takeover

Current and former educators tell Fox 26 what teacher and students think about TEA's proposed plans for the district.

Leaders gather to discuss looming HISD takeover with community members

Houston's leaders, community members, and students are anxiously awaiting the decision on whether TEA will step in and take over the Houston Independent School District.

Children at Risk president on possible TEA takeover of Houston ISD
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Houston ISD is bracing for a possible state takeover. After years of talking about it, the Texas Education Agency may actually make the move this week. Children at Risk president and CEO Dr. Bob Sanborn weighs in.

Leaders rally against possible Houston ISD takeover
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Local and state leaders spent the day protesting and rallying in Houston in an effort to stop the state from taking over Houston Independent School District. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on the "Save HISD? rally held outside at Discovery Green.

HISD Superintendent delivers State of Schools Address amid rumors of state takeover

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House gave his address in his second state of the school's address amid rumors of a state takeover.

The politics behind a potential TEA takeover of Houston ISD
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Is the potential Houston ISD state takeover about students or political power? Mark Jones, professor at Rice University, talks about this and how it all started.

Rep. Harold Dutton, who wrote the takeover bill, speaks on state taking control of HISD

"I know how David felt going up against Goliath," says State Rep Harold Dutton. The state representative who wrote the takeover bill discusses the state taking control over HISD.

Houston ISD parents, teachers nervous about possible TEA takeover

Thousands of parents, teachers and staff with Houston Independent School District are nervous tonight knowing the district could be under new leadership as early as next week.

Houston mayor says TEA takeover of Houston ISD could occur in the next week

Outrage from Houston City Hall as Mayor Sylvester Turner says he’s told the state will takeover the Houston Independent School District as early as five days from now.

Houston Mayor: State takeover of HISD coming
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There was outrage from Houston City Hall as Mayor Sylvester Turner says he's told the state will take over the Houston Independent School District as early as next week. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports more on what this will mean and residents' reactions.

FOX 26 Meteorologist Lena Maria visits Bonner Elementary's 5th grade class

FOX 26 weather was joined by the entire 5th-grade class at Bonner Elementary, yes all 94 of them, and they helped me with the forecast this weekend.

FOX 26 Meteorologist Lena Maria visits Bonner Elementary's 5th grade class
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FOX 26 weather was joined by the entire 5th-grade class at Bonner Elementary, yes all 94 of them, and they helped me with the forecast this weekend.