Cleveland ISD involved in two bus crashes on same road
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No life-threatening injuries were reported after two separate crashes involving Cleveland ISD school buses. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann reports.

Houston-area school bus involved in crash, second crash for Cleveland ISD
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A Cleveland ISD school bus with students aboard was involved in a crash on FM 1010, the second bus crash on the same road this week. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann reported from the scene.

Parents at Houston school slam last-minute HISD curriculum changes

Parents at a Houston elementary school criticize HISD for last-minute curriculum changes and confusion over accountability ratings.

Houston school parents slam last-minute changes
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The first day of class ends in a bit of frustration for a group of parents at one Houston ISD school. Some abrupt changes were made to the curriculum. FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more.

Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025

There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.

Texas school bus laws: When drivers have to stop
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Students are headed back to school. Keep children safe by following Texas law when it comes to school buses. Here's when you are required to stop.

Back to school safety: Parents concerns answered
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As students head back inside the classroom, they could also be carrying some fears they are scared to voice out loud. Ernesto Reyes with Crime Stoppers answers the top five questions parents may have.

Back-to-school party underway at Houston's Johnny Dang & Co.
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The Block Party wasn't over yet, but over 2,000 backpacks were already gone. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour was live at the party with one of the creators behind the function.

Johnny Dang, Paul Wall hosting back-to-school block party | Houston Live & Local
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Free food, fun, and school supplies will be available at the annual Back-to-School Block Party at Johnny Dang and Co on Sunday, August 10. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the curators behind the event, and we've got a message from Paul Wall.

Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race

President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

New Montgomery County school still without water one week before classes

County Judge Mark Keough says his team of county officials and inspectors were on site at Calfee Middle on Wednesday morning, but not for long.

Water still off for Montgomery County school one week before first day of class
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The Montgomery County Judge is at odds with the City of Conroe as city officials decline to turn on water for a new middle school. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has been following the matter.

Saving on back-to-school shopping for kids
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The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.

Local school districts announce cell phone policies
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Some of the first Houston-area school district cell phone policies are dropping ahead of the new school year after the statewide ban went into law. FOX 26's Abigail Dye breaks down what parents should expect this school year.

Houston ISD announces no students will be returning to F-rated school campus this year

The Houston Independent School District reported on Tuesday in a news release that no students will be returning to an F-rated campus this upcoming school year.

New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI

News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.

Houston ISD teachers sue district, claiming illegal denial of pay raises
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A lawsuit was filed by the Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) against the Houston ISD Board of Managers and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a HISD teacher about the lawsuit.