School Closings: Houston ISD, several other districts to close Tuesday, Wednesday
With snow and ice in the forecast, several Houston area school districts will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
With snow and ice in the forecast, several Houston area school districts will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Trump picks former Texas school official for Deputy Secretary of Education role
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Donald Trump picked Penny Schwinn, a former TEA official, to serve as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education.
Houston ISD to add weapons detection systems in all high schools by May 2025
Houston ISD says every high school in the district will have new weapon-detecting technology before the end of the school year.
Houston ISD says every high school in the district will have new weapon-detecting technology before the end of the school year.
Cy-Fair ISD board adopts new gender identity policy
In a vote Thursday, Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees approved a new controversial gender identity policy called Parent Rights and Responsibilities.
In a vote Thursday, Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees approved a new controversial gender identity policy called Parent Rights and Responsibilities.
Houston ISD stops late fee policy at Herrera Elementary
We have an update on a story FOX 26 exclusively brought to you on Monday.
We have an update on a story FOX 26 exclusively brought to you on Monday.
Houston ISD: Unauthorized late pick-up fees at elementary school discontinued
After parents spoke with FOX 26 about this matter, HISD confirmed that the late fee charges given at Herrera Elementary School were not approved by the district and they have been discontinued.
After parents spoke with FOX 26 about this matter, HISD confirmed that the late fee charges given at Herrera Elementary School were not approved by the district and they have been discontinued.
North Houston parents question $1-per-minute late pickup fee at elementary school
Parents at Herrera Elementary are questioning why they are being charged $1 for every minute they are late to picking up their child from class.
Parents at Herrera Elementary are questioning why they are being charged $1 for every minute they are late to picking up their child from class.
Houston ISD reveals details on new weapon detection system in some high schools
A new metal detection system will soon roll out at several Houston ISD high schools after multiple weapons have been found on campus this school year.
A new metal detection system will soon roll out at several Houston ISD high schools after multiple weapons have been found on campus this school year.
Houston ISD to deploy campus weapons detection systems to all high schools
The Houston Independent School District has announced that all high schools will have weapons detection systems, that's according to a letter sent to high school parents from the district.
The Houston Independent School District has announced that all high schools will have weapons detection systems, that's according to a letter sent to high school parents from the district.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell named next president of Southern Methodist University
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
East End community mourns loss of Milby High student killed by train, officials seek safety solutions
Family and friends gathered at Milby High School to remember 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez on Thursday afternoon.
Family and friends gathered at Milby High School to remember 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez on Thursday afternoon.
HISD says defibrillators working on campuses
Houston ISD officials say they have completed an inspection and all campuses have working defibrillators after a 14-year-old Landon Payton died at Marshall Middle School. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has the details on the inspection.
Houston ISD officials say they have completed an inspection and all campuses have working defibrillators after a 14-year-old Landon Payton died at Marshall Middle School. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has the details on the inspection.
A South Texas lawmaker's 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school
Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.
Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
After bond defeat, opposition to Houston ISD Superintendent continues
Parents, students, and educators in Houston ISD are protesting against Superintendent Mike Miles's controversial reforms and demanding a return to local control.
Parents, students, and educators in Houston ISD are protesting against Superintendent Mike Miles's controversial reforms and demanding a return to local control.
HISD students speak out against superintendent
Houston ISD had their $4.4 billion bond proposal denied by voters last month and there has been an overwhelming opposition aimed at state appointed superintendent Mike Miles and his controversial leadership style. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan has evidence the battle is hardly over and might intensify.
Houston ISD had their $4.4 billion bond proposal denied by voters last month and there has been an overwhelming opposition aimed at state appointed superintendent Mike Miles and his controversial leadership style. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan has evidence the battle is hardly over and might intensify.
Fixing the dangerous train issue: A decades old problem that turned fatal with the death of a Milby HS student
A 15-year-old student was tragically killed by a train while walking to school, sparking outrage and calls for improved safety measures.
A 15-year-old student was tragically killed by a train while walking to school, sparking outrage and calls for improved safety measures.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Former Fort Bend ISD superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck files lawsuit against district
A lawsuit has been filed against Fort Bend Independent School District trustees for defamation and breach of contract against former superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
A lawsuit has been filed against Fort Bend Independent School District trustees for defamation and breach of contract against former superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck.