Houston mayor offers HPD escort for Waltrip High School to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans

Houston Mayor John Whitmire offers an escort by Houston police officers for the Waltrip High School Roaring Ram Band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Houston ISD addresses safety concerns after multiple school lockdowns

Houston Independent School District officials are addressing safety concerns following multiple lockdowns at Houston area schools this week, implementing increased security measures and cracking down on threats.

Houston ISD addresses campus security
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Houston ISD officials are addressing safety concerns after lockdowns at Houston area schools this week. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports on what officials had to say and more about the threats.

Student stabbed at Sterling High School
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A number of crime concerns at local schools were reported on Wednesday and a student was stabbed at Sterling High School. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with students who were at school when it happened.

Top colleges in America: Forbes list includes 2 Texas schools in top 50

Forbes has released its annual America's Top Colleges list and Rice University and University of Texas at Austin are the only Texas schools in the top 50.

Houston ISD teacher claims discrimination after contract termination

A Houston ISD teacher is fighting for her job, alleging discrimination after her contract was not renewed following the dismissal of her principal.

Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education

Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.

How to get your kids to open up about school
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How should you get your kids to open up to you about their school day? Conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman spoke with the FOX 26 Morning Show to provide advice for parents.

Houston ISD teachers voice concerns about NES
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Teachers took the time to voice their complaints about the state takeover of Houston ISD. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on what else took place.

Aldine ISD school changing students, medical field
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FOX 26 has been unveiling the reality of youth violence and crime along with ways the community is mobilizing to do something about it. One initiative is creating more opportunities for kids in high school. FOX 26 anchor Sally MacDonald reports on the new high school that aims to heal in more ways than one.

California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

TH Rogers will reopen Thursday after AC issues amid heat advisory

T.H Rogers School, an alternative primary and secondary public school within the Houston Independent School District, will reopen on Thursday after closing due to AC issues Wednesday.

'Demand' of money from Houston ISD bond proposal
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Local government "requesting" and "demanding" more of Houstonians money from Houston ISD's jumbo bond proposal to Harris County's plan to substantially raise property taxes. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan shares what to expect before it happens.