Houston teen student speaks out after seen on video attacked at school's cafeteria
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Juan Martinez Jr. says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.

Houston ISD students struggle to manage stress, Rice research shows

Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.

Houston ISD police investigating attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School

The Houston Independent School District Police Department is investigating following an attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.

HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?

As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.

Houston Independent School District one of many to begin classes Monday with a mask mandate

HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday.  In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.

Houston ISD hosts phone bank as their virtual learning option application process starts

Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.

Houston ISD to launch virtual academy for most vulnerable students, superintendent says

The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.

Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.

Houston ISD lays out mask mandate
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FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.

FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
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A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?

Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate

School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.

Houston ISD to issue mask mandate for students, staff, superintendent says

Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.

Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts

COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.

Surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations causing school districts to update health protocols

As COVID-19 cases surge, some Houston-area school districts are updating their health protocols. Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday that the district will now offer a virtual learning option, and HISD’s board of trustees is expected to vote this week on a proposed mask mandate.