Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers

As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.

Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
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As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.

Houston ISD teachers react to plans announced to keep children safe
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FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Houston ISD teachers, who share their thoughts on the district?s plans to increase security following the Uvalde massacre.

Contemporary Art Museum Houston features work from HISD students, teachers

Students and teachers with the Houston ISD were able to show off their artistic skills over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Contemporary Art Museum Houston.

Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park

Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!

Teen charged in Heights High School shooting accused in other violent crimes at school

Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.

More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
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Houston Teacher?s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District�have given notice that they won?t be returning next year. FOX 26's Gabby Hart speaks with the teacher's union and the school district for more information.

17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting at Heights High School

The Houston Independent School District Police Department said an arrest has been made in connection with Thursday afternoon's shooting of a student at Heights High School.

Houston NAACP calling for Bellaire High School coaches to be fired

The Houston NAACP, Rainbow Push Coalition, along with other activists are demanding the Houston Independent School District immediately terminate the contracts of the head baseball coach and assistant coach for Bellaire High School after racial slur allegations surfaced.

Houston ISD offering $10,000 recruitment stipends for select teachers

According to a release, the district is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program.

Houston ISD high school breaks record with 13 valedictorians

Bellaire High School announced it has 13 valedictorians graduating this year, surpassing their 2021 record of nine students graduating with a perfect grade point average.

More charges filed against Houston ISD officials in alleged bribery scheme

As the case against several Houston ISD officials involved in a bribery scheme continues, we've learned new tax charges have been filed.