HISD middle school assistant principal choked at basketball game, suspect charged
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
Houston ISD addresses concerns
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is addressing concerns raised about its district leave policy. A recent memo has circulated, indicating that employees taking more than 15 days off for vacation, sick leave, or personal reasons could face the risk of termination for violating the policy.
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is addressing concerns raised about its district leave policy. A recent memo has circulated, indicating that employees taking more than 15 days off for vacation, sick leave, or personal reasons could face the risk of termination for violating the policy.
Houston woman builds library in Ghana
This holiday season what's the biggest gift you plan to give? FOX 26's Damali Keith tells us it possible pales in comparison to a present one Houston woman gave to a village in west Africa.
This holiday season what's the biggest gift you plan to give? FOX 26's Damali Keith tells us it possible pales in comparison to a present one Houston woman gave to a village in west Africa.
TSU Flight Academy to open in 2025
As the aviation industry needs more pilots, Texas Southern University hopes to become the premier aviation school. The university announced they are building a flight academy at Ellington Airport and it's all thanks a $5.5 million from the Airport Improvement Fund approved by the Houston City Council.
As the aviation industry needs more pilots, Texas Southern University hopes to become the premier aviation school. The university announced they are building a flight academy at Ellington Airport and it's all thanks a $5.5 million from the Airport Improvement Fund approved by the Houston City Council.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
FBISD community question hiring new superintendent
Just three days after Fort Bend ISD's Superintendent Christie Whitbeck abruptly retired, the Board of Trustees has made Dr. Marc Smith a finalist for the job. It made a contentious meeting for both parents and some board members. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more from community members.
Just three days after Fort Bend ISD's Superintendent Christie Whitbeck abruptly retired, the Board of Trustees has made Dr. Marc Smith a finalist for the job. It made a contentious meeting for both parents and some board members. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more from community members.
FBISD Board on naming superintendent finalist
Fort Bend ISD Board Members name their sole finalist in the search for the next superintendent. This comes after the abrupt retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
Fort Bend ISD Board Members name their sole finalist in the search for the next superintendent. This comes after the abrupt retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Fort Bend ISD Board names lone finalist for superintendent following Dr. Christie Whitbeck's retirement
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees have named Dr. Marc Smith the lone finalist for superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees have named Dr. Marc Smith the lone finalist for superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
HISD approves District of Innovation plan
Houston ISD will become a District of Innovation after the school board approved the DOI plan during a meeting Thursday night. This means HISD will be exempt from state requirements including those related to school calendar's and hiring uncertified teachers.
Houston ISD will become a District of Innovation after the school board approved the DOI plan during a meeting Thursday night. This means HISD will be exempt from state requirements including those related to school calendar's and hiring uncertified teachers.
Houston ISD will become District of Innovation after school board vote
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
HISD voting on changing teacher requirements
Houston ISD's board is currently in session, deliberating on whether to designate the district as a "District of Innovation," a move that could exempt them from certain state requirements,
Houston ISD's board is currently in session, deliberating on whether to designate the district as a "District of Innovation," a move that could exempt them from certain state requirements,
California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
Texas universities warned on teaching social agendas
Finals are over at the University of Texas at Austin but Governor Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded like a lecture. He told university leaders during the annual conference of "The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board" that they need to stay focused on the mission to educate and not push their own social agendas.
Finals are over at the University of Texas at Austin but Governor Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded like a lecture. He told university leaders during the annual conference of "The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board" that they need to stay focused on the mission to educate and not push their own social agendas.
Report recommends US erase student debt for some
A new report is calling on the federal government to cancel student loan debt for Americans with an income less than $71,000.
A new report is calling on the federal government to cancel student loan debt for Americans with an income less than $71,000.
Houston ISD woman let go for taking time off
A woman says she was fired from Houston ISD after taking too many days off. She tells FOX 26's Natalie Hee she asked for time off when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and later died.
A woman says she was fired from Houston ISD after taking too many days off. She tells FOX 26's Natalie Hee she asked for time off when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and later died.
Houston ISD staffer says she was fired for taking time off after husband diagnosed, died of cancer
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Houston ISD staff who take more than 15 days of leave could get fired, policy says
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
Houston ISD accountability ratings
Houston Independent School District has released its state accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year showing nearly half of campuses would get a "D" or "F" rating based on the Texas Education Agency's new guidelines. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards takes a closer look at the numbers and why they aren't official yet.
Houston Independent School District has released its state accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year showing nearly half of campuses would get a "D" or "F" rating based on the Texas Education Agency's new guidelines. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards takes a closer look at the numbers and why they aren't official yet.