Houston-area schools closing to celebrate World Series championship
In a statement released by Houston ISD, Superintendent Millard House II announced all school offices will be closed Monday, November 7 “to allow our students, staff, and families to attend the victory parade.”
In a statement released by Houston ISD, Superintendent Millard House II announced all school offices will be closed Monday, November 7 “to allow our students, staff, and families to attend the victory parade.”
8th grader shot on HISD school bus speaks on 25th anniversary
She was just 13 years old when she was shot on her school bus, heading home from Lanier Middle School on Halloween 1997.
She was just 13 years old when she was shot on her school bus, heading home from Lanier Middle School on Halloween 1997.
50 Cent will be Grand Marshal at H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in Houston
Houston resident 50 Cent will lead the iconic turkey float at this year's Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Houston.
Houston resident 50 Cent will lead the iconic turkey float at this year's Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Houston.
Houston ISD police chief discusses school safety amid recent threats
After several active shooter threats that were not credible, HISD's Police Chief spoke with FOX 26 one-on-one.
After several active shooter threats that were not credible, HISD's Police Chief spoke with FOX 26 one-on-one.
Madison High School threat ends with 2 students arrested
Court records say, Cornell Thomas, 18, and Damian Darias, 17, were arrested after allegedly making threats to trap everyone and “shoot the school up.”
Court records say, Cornell Thomas, 18, and Damian Darias, 17, were arrested after allegedly making threats to trap everyone and “shoot the school up.”
Authorities investigating several bogus threats made against Houston area schools
Just this week across the Houston area, at least four schools have reported receiving false threats made against their campuses.
Just this week across the Houston area, at least four schools have reported receiving false threats made against their campuses.
FBI investigating fake shooting call at Heights High School
A day after officials were called out to an active shooting call at a Houston ISD high school, that later turned out to be fake, the FBI is investigating and the mayor has called for those responsible for the prank to be held accountable.
A day after officials were called out to an active shooting call at a Houston ISD high school, that later turned out to be fake, the FBI is investigating and the mayor has called for those responsible for the prank to be held accountable.
Active shooter call at Heights High School in Houston, all clear given
An unconfirmed report of an active shooter at Houston ISD's Heights High School prompted a large police response, authorities say. No injuries have been reported.
An unconfirmed report of an active shooter at Houston ISD's Heights High School prompted a large police response, authorities say. No injuries have been reported.
LIST: Houston-area schools supporting Uvalde by having students wear maroon, white on Tuesday
Numerous Houston-area school districts are showing their support for students in Uvalde by wearing their school colors on Tuesday.
Numerous Houston-area school districts are showing their support for students in Uvalde by wearing their school colors on Tuesday.
Teacher union leaders strategize as more educators leave Houston classrooms
Former teachers tell FOX 26, more needs to be done to keep good teachers in schools.
Former teachers tell FOX 26, more needs to be done to keep good teachers in schools.
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation gives free classroom supplies to 1,000 Houston ISD teachers
The move was held to assist Houston-area teachers, who often have to stock up classrooms from their own pockets and within minutes, organizers said, 1,000 Houston ISD teachers registered for supplies.
The move was held to assist Houston-area teachers, who often have to stock up classrooms from their own pockets and within minutes, organizers said, 1,000 Houston ISD teachers registered for supplies.
HISD school police to have hundreds more rifles, shields after board approves $2.3 million in equipment
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Houston ISD votes for more guns, ammo and equipment for school officers
More than 200 guns, ammunition and equipment will be provided to HISD police officers immediately after the board voted Thursday.
More than 200 guns, ammunition and equipment will be provided to HISD police officers immediately after the board voted Thursday.
Houston ISD board votes to equip officers with additional weapons
The Houston ISD Board voted for equipping their HISD officers with additional weapons and equipment, including guns, shields, and ammo.
The Houston ISD Board voted for equipping their HISD officers with additional weapons and equipment, including guns, shields, and ammo.
Health officials caution parents about monkeypox as kids head back to school
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A Houston ISD educator, whose heart stopped at school is now thanking the student who saved his life.
A Houston ISD educator, whose heart stopped at school is now thanking the student who saved his life.
Houston ISD addresses teacher shortage, safety concerns as students head back into the classroom
Students are preparing to head back to the classrooms but there's a teacher shortage and safety concerns looming over the Houston Independent School District.
Students are preparing to head back to the classrooms but there's a teacher shortage and safety concerns looming over the Houston Independent School District.
Houston ISD addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school safety plans
Students are preparing to head back to the classrooms but there's a teacher shortage and safety concerns looming over the Houston Independent School District. The superintendent held a press conference Wednesday hoping to put minds at ease,
Students are preparing to head back to the classrooms but there's a teacher shortage and safety concerns looming over the Houston Independent School District. The superintendent held a press conference Wednesday hoping to put minds at ease,
HISD Superintendent says school police 'not prepared' for active shooter
The Uvalde school shooting is fresh on the minds of many as the new school year is now just days away. A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the HISD superintendent say, “If there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.”
The Uvalde school shooting is fresh on the minds of many as the new school year is now just days away. A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the HISD superintendent say, “If there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.”