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.
Houston ISD parents urge superintendent to offer virtual learning amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Late Thursday night, the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas announced the board of trustees will take a vote next Thursday on a mask mandate.
Houston ISD Superintendent to propose mask mandate to school board members
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the Houston ISD Superintendent's plan ahead of students coming back to school.
Texas won’t require schools to notify parents of COVID-19 cases
The new guidance will allow for remote learning for up to 20 days for students that are sick with COVID-19 or have been exposed to it.
Houston ISD Superintendent to bring forward mask mandate to school board next week for a vote
FOX 26 has learned that a mask mandate will be brought before the Houston Independent School District next week for a vote.
Parents say home-schooling is becoming their only option with local districts not offering virtual learning
Home-schooling is becoming the choice for many parents as school districts are set to welcome thousands of kids back next week.
REPORT: Houston ISD says it will not be offering virtual learning for 2021-2022 school year
As the first day back to school looms around the corner, Houston's largest school district detailed its plans for the upcoming school year.
Houston Independent School District in need of more than 700 teachers for the upcoming school year
According to their jobs page online, HISD has 729 posted openings for certified teacher positions. This, as classes begin in a little more than a month.
Friends rallying around family of 17-year-old shot after leaving Houston Astros game
A 17-year-old is on life support after he was shot on I-10 while driving home with his family from the Astros game. Police are still looking for the gunman.
Free tools and tips to help your child build math skills
The Houston Independent School District says recent STAAR test results show there are concerns about learning loss during the pandemic.
A teacher is reaching out of his own pocket to give scholarships to Houston students
Several seniors have scholarships for college thanks to a Houston teacher who's giving his own money so they can achieve their dreams.
Houston ISD launching summer meal programs with 10 pickup sites; here's where they'll be:
With summer school starting, HISD officials say Nutrition Services will host weekly curbside student meal pickups at 10 of the district's highest-need campuses.
Houston ISD Board of Trustees approves Millard House II as superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Monday to approve Millard House II as superintendent.
Mural featuring local Latina icons unveiled in Houston's East End
A larger-than-life mural featuring 5 local Latina trailblazers was unveiled Saturday. However, for many, what's even bigger is the powerful message it sends.
Houston police: Student shot in the hand at North Forest High School
Police say a student was grazed by a bullet outside of North Forest High School in Houston when shots were reportedly fired between two other vehicles.
Houston ISD's new superintendent expected to start June 2021
Your questions answered about newly named HISD Superintendent Millard House II.
Houston ISD names Tennessee school district leader lone superintendent finalist
After a nearly six-month search, Houston ISD’s board of trustees named Millard House II the lone finalist for a permanent superintendent.

















