Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Alief ISD votes to join lawsuit against TEA accountability rating system
Another Houston-area school district has joined a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Governor Abbott push for school choice
Governor Greg Abbott is putting pressure on reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. Governor Abbott's announcement about calling another special legislative session doesn't come as a "big" surprise, but now we're hearing something more specific from the governor. FOX's Alex Boyer from our sister station in Dallas with the details.
Harris County library home for banned books
Banned books may no longer be on shelves in school buildings but they will still have a home in Harris County public libraries. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on the vote that's making that possible.
HISD school bus flips over near Kimble
Ten children and two adults were taken to the emergency room with minor injuries after a crash involving a Houston ISD bus, officials confirm.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Houston ISD teachers who use more than allotted 10 days off could risk getting fired, updated policy states
Teachers at HISD who use more than their allotted time off could risk getting fired, according to an amended district policy.
School debt forgiven for more than 2,000 TSU students
Some students at one college received a generous gift after returning to school.
Changes to FAFSA form for 2023-24
If you have a college age student there are big changes to the FAFSA form this year. That's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and some families may end up paying more while others pay less. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us to explain the changes.
Texas ranked 14th best state for teachers, according to WalletHub survey
According to WalletHub, the Lone Star State is the 14th best state when it comes to teacher friendliness but ranked close to last for teachers' income growth potential.
Houston ISD one step closer to becoming District of Innovation
Houston ISD is now one step closer to becoming a District of Innovation.
WATCH REPLAY: Houston ISD Board of Managers Meeting underway regarding District of Innovation
The regular meeting from the Houston Independent School District was held on Thursday night. Click to see what was discussed.
TEA Takeover: Vote on district of innovation
The HISD District is looking to become exempt from some Texas state laws, such as hiring teachers without certifications.
Houston ISD stakeholders concerned about district becoming District of Innovation
District Advisory Committee members are worried the proposed distinction that's set for a board vote Sept. 14.
Classes cancelled for Thursday at Barbers Hill High School due to fire behind school
A transformer fire has forced Barbers Hill High School to cancel classes. The students have been released, and no injuries have been reported.
9 Houston ISD school without water after water main break Friday, including residents, businesses
A notification was sent out to families in the Milby High School and Chavez High School feeder patterns saying that some schools were impacted by the water main break in the neighborhood.
Water main break effects some HISD schools
A number of Houstonians in southeast Houston have been without water nearly all day after a water main break. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more as several schools were also affected.
Houston teachers' union dismiss lawsuit against HISD superintendent
The Houston Federation of Teachers has dismissed its lawsuit against Houston ISD following the approval of the T-TESS teacher evaluation system.
Houston ISD becomes District of Innovation
Houston ISD leaders approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation. This will allow the district to opt of state requirements for things like classroom instruction and teacher certifications. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down what it all means and what happens next.
Houston ISD to opt-out of state requirements for teachers, classes, calendars, and attendance
The Houston ISD Board of Managers has approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation allowing it to adapt programs, schedules, and more.