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.

HISD support personnel questions job security in the event of state takeover

As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district are trying to find out if they are in jeopardy of losing their jobs in a state takeover.

HISD workers wonder what state takeover would mean for their jobs
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As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district including HISD bus drivers, are trying to find out what the change would mean for their jobs. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports some answers and speaks with support personnel.

19-year-old accused robber, who caused lockdown at southwest side high school, free from jail on bond

The Houston Independent School District doesn't want to say if it has a policy regarding students out of jail on bond. Apparently, the district has no idea how many students might fall into that category.

Special needs program to remain at T.H. Rogers School in Houston

Parents had fought to keep their students from being removed from the "Preparing Students for Independence Program.”

Teachers, parents say HISD school's decision to lock front gate during drop off is dangerous, unsafe
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Teachers and parents are upset with Houston ISD after Forestbrook Middle School's decision to change where kids can be dropped off in the mornings. Many are calling the new area dangerous and unsafe.