HISD cancels food distribution as COVID-19 precautions heighten
The cancellation will remain in effect as the district reevaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families.
The cancellation will remain in effect as the district reevaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families.
Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson donates $50,000 to support HISD’s food distribution sites
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
Texas A&M postpones graduation ceremony amid COVID-19 crisis
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
36 HISD campuses to distribute meals during Spring Break
HISD and Houston Food Bank to offer daily food distribution at 35 campuses this week.
HISD and Houston Food Bank to offer daily food distribution at 35 campuses this week.
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure
The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.
The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
UT Austin extends spring break, plans to switch classes to online
The announcement comes after a number of Texas universities announced that they were going to be extending their spring breaks.
The announcement comes after a number of Texas universities announced that they were going to be extending their spring breaks.
HISD parents voice concern of spring break travel amid COVID-19 outbreak
Parents of HISD students are not concerned that some teachers are under self-quarantine, but they are worried that spring break travel can bring back the virus to the Houston area.
Parents of HISD students are not concerned that some teachers are under self-quarantine, but they are worried that spring break travel can bring back the virus to the Houston area.
Houston ISD places several individuals on 14-day self-quarantine
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
Local teens show concern about COVID-19 outbreak
Youngsters, by the way, are certainly watching coverage of COVID-19. We sat down with a group of Journalism and Yearbook students in Alief who have questions and concerns.
Youngsters, by the way, are certainly watching coverage of COVID-19. We sat down with a group of Journalism and Yearbook students in Alief who have questions and concerns.
Concordia Lutheran teacher suspended for inappropriate relationship with student, Tomball PD investigates
The Tomball Police Department is investigating a teacher who has been suspended for having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Concordia Lutheran High School.
The Tomball Police Department is investigating a teacher who has been suspended for having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Concordia Lutheran High School.
Santa Fe ISD approves having guns in classrooms under Guardian Program
Nearly two years after the Santa Fe High School massacre, Santa Fe ISD has approved teachers having guns in classrooms.
Nearly two years after the Santa Fe High School massacre, Santa Fe ISD has approved teachers having guns in classrooms.
Charter school that promises to get students to college opens two Houston campuses
Like all public schools, students pay nothing to attend. So what makes Idea Public Schools so unique?
Like all public schools, students pay nothing to attend. So what makes Idea Public Schools so unique?
Bus drivers want HISD to provide disinfectant to keep kids from getting sick
Since sanitizing your hands and shared surfaces are among the best ways to combat coronavirus, HISD bus drivers are asking the district to provide hospital-grade disinfectant so the buses can be cleaned.
Since sanitizing your hands and shared surfaces are among the best ways to combat coronavirus, HISD bus drivers are asking the district to provide hospital-grade disinfectant so the buses can be cleaned.
Madison High School placed on lockdown due to suspicious activity
James Madison High School has been placed under lockdown on Thursday due to reports of suspicious activity in the area.
James Madison High School has been placed under lockdown on Thursday due to reports of suspicious activity in the area.
TSU regents reach agreement to buy out Dr. Austin Lane's contract
A source close to Dr. Austin Lane tells FOX 26 that Texas Southern University regents have reached an agreement to buy out his contract following a vote by the Board earlier this month to fire him from his role as president.
A source close to Dr. Austin Lane tells FOX 26 that Texas Southern University regents have reached an agreement to buy out his contract following a vote by the Board earlier this month to fire him from his role as president.
Rent your diploma to Natural Light for $100
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Third HISD elementary school teacher charged with indecency with a child in a matter of days
All of the known alleged victims were elementary school children, at 10 years old or younger.
All of the known alleged victims were elementary school children, at 10 years old or younger.