HISD swears in new trustees, creating an all-female board
Houston ISD’s new, all-female board of trustees held its first meeting Thursday after four newly elected trustees were sworn in earlier that afternoon. At the swearing-in Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School was brought up several times as board members worked to honor the memory of Cesar Cortes.
Houston ISD’s new, all-female board of trustees held its first meeting Thursday after four newly elected trustees were sworn in earlier that afternoon. At the swearing-in Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School was brought up several times as board members worked to honor the memory of Cesar Cortes.
Spring teacher charged with touching 3rd grade students inappropriately
Danilo Martinez, a third-grade teacher at Eickenroht Elementary School, has been charged with two counts of indecency with a child. He admitted to hugging his students but denies other kinds of contact.
Danilo Martinez, a third-grade teacher at Eickenroht Elementary School, has been charged with two counts of indecency with a child. He admitted to hugging his students but denies other kinds of contact.
18 busted in prostitution sting after child was solicited while walking home from school
After receiving a high number of complaints about prostitution in the area, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office set up a sting when a kid simply walking home from Dekaney High School was solicited by a prostitute.
After receiving a high number of complaints about prostitution in the area, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office set up a sting when a kid simply walking home from Dekaney High School was solicited by a prostitute.
Former Katy ISD superintendent dissertation removed from UH after plagiarism probe
FOX 26 has learned in a letter from the university that investigators at UH have completed their probe after more than 18 months of review.
FOX 26 has learned in a letter from the university that investigators at UH have completed their probe after more than 18 months of review.
HISD staffers caught on camera dancing, dressed provocatively during holiday party
Madison High School gained national attention a few months ago when its principal, Carlotta Outley Brown, implemented a dress code for parents coming to the school. Some parents, like Johnson, felt what they saw in the video shows a double standard.
Madison High School gained national attention a few months ago when its principal, Carlotta Outley Brown, implemented a dress code for parents coming to the school. Some parents, like Johnson, felt what they saw in the video shows a double standard.
Texas Southern University alumni speaking out after president placed on paid leave
Some TSU alumni say if Dr. Lane hasn't committed a major impropriety, then he should be reinstated because he has done great things for the university.
Some TSU alumni say if Dr. Lane hasn't committed a major impropriety, then he should be reinstated because he has done great things for the university.
Video captures teacher appearing to abuse special needs boy
Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.
Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.
Texas Southern University president placed on leave
Sources say Texas Southern University President Austin Lane was placed on leave following a financial audit.
Sources say Texas Southern University President Austin Lane was placed on leave following a financial audit.
Parents, faculty, and students form rally opposing state takeover of HISD
Dozens of teachers, parents, and students made their thoughts known about the possible TEA takeover.
Dozens of teachers, parents, and students made their thoughts known about the possible TEA takeover.
Parents, faculty, and students form rally opposing state takeover of HISD
Parents, faculty, and students all want the same thing, for the TEA to leave them alone.
Parents, faculty, and students all want the same thing, for the TEA to leave them alone.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
Documents from a Travis County court side with HISD's request to impose a temporary injunction on the state takeover.�
Documents from a Travis County court side with HISD's request to impose a temporary injunction on the state takeover.�
Florida International University offers free tuition, housing to homeless students
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
Record settlement means student debt forgiveness for thousands
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
WYP - TEA and HISD
A federal judge in Austin dismissed a suit by HISD to stop the TEA takeover.
A federal judge in Austin dismissed a suit by HISD to stop the TEA takeover.
17-year-old receives master's degree from TCU, and his 14-year-old brother is following his lead
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
School districts nationwide not getting the job done
State education officials say those who were elected to run the district are doing a poor job, this coming after allegations of failing schools and misconduct by board members.
State education officials say those who were elected to run the district are doing a poor job, this coming after allegations of failing schools and misconduct by board members.
Humble firefighter treats entire school to pizza say thank you for warm reception
A local firefighter giving a fire safety talk was so touched by the warm reception at an Humble elementary school, he wanted to give them a special treat to say thank you.
A local firefighter giving a fire safety talk was so touched by the warm reception at an Humble elementary school, he wanted to give them a special treat to say thank you.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Students to be ranked by zone, not school after Fort Bend ISD vote
Students at Fort Bend ISD will soon be ranked based on where they’re zoned instead of where they actually attend school. Although multiple parents urged board trustees to consider delaying the vote, trustees voted unanimously to pass the measure at a meeting Monday evening.
Students at Fort Bend ISD will soon be ranked based on where they’re zoned instead of where they actually attend school. Although multiple parents urged board trustees to consider delaying the vote, trustees voted unanimously to pass the measure at a meeting Monday evening.