Houston ISD takeover: Board of Managers application closes Thursday
April 20 is the final day to apply for the Houston ISD Board of Managers, which will be selected by the Texas Education Agency to govern the state's largest school district.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA fields dozens of questions from board of trustees
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath meets with Houston ISD principals, community leaders share transparency concerns
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
TEA meetings end with Houston community members in uproar
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Community members continue sharing their disdain for TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.
TEA takeover Houston ISD: NAACP to host community meeting
The meeting comes after two previous community meetings with the Texas Education Agency were met with heated exchanges and days before a third meeting.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asks federal government to help save HISD from TEA takeover
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other members of Congress wrote a letter to the President and Secretary of the Department of Education asking for Federal Intervention on the Basis that the takeover is a violation of the civil rights of the students of HISD, reports say.
More anger, frustrations from HISD parents at second TEA public meeting on Houston ISD takeover
Heated exchanges and confusion continue as the Texas Education Agency hosts public meetings on the takeover process.
Texas teachers speak out to lawmakers during Legislative Session
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom.
Houston Hobby Airport hosts first ever wedding
Do you have a long layover coming into Houston Hobby airport? Well, you can go get married!
Texas Education Agency to host second community meeting following Houston ISD takeover announcement
The Texas Education Agency will be hosting the second of four community meetings on Wednesday night following the announcement that TEA would be taking over the Houston Independent School District.
Angry HISD parents show up with questions to TEA at first public meeting following takeover announcement
Texas Education Agency officials were met at Westbury High School with frustrated parents and HISD teachers about the planned takeover.
Students return to school after Spring Break for first time since TEA takeover announcement
Parents and students seem to have a lot of questions about what will happen now that the Texas Education Agency confirms its taking control of Houston ISD. So beginning Tuesday, the TEA will host a series of meetings to provide answers.
Houston ISD takeover: Federal lawsuit filed against TEA on behalf of HISD
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency on behalf of Houston ISD following the announcement the state will takeover the school district.
