Texas Education Agency to host second community meeting following Houston ISD takeover announcement
The Texas Education Agency will be hosting the second of four community meetings on Wednesday night following the announcement that TEA would be taking over the Houston Independent School District.
The Texas Education Agency will be hosting the second of four community meetings on Wednesday night following the announcement that TEA would be taking over the Houston Independent School District.
Texas teachers speak out to lawmakers during Legislative Session
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on what the educators want.
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on what the educators want.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Angry HISD parents show up with questions to TEA at first public meeting following takeover announcement
Texas Education Agency officials were met at Westbury High School with frustrated parents and HISD teachers about the planned takeover.
Texas Education Agency officials were met at Westbury High School with frustrated parents and HISD teachers about the planned takeover.
FULL VIDEO: TEA hosts first meeting regarding board of managers process for Houston ISD
The Texas Education Agency will hosted first of a series of community meetings to provide information regarding the board of managers process. But the meeting was marred by shouting from community members and was briefly hijacked by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
The Texas Education Agency will hosted first of a series of community meetings to provide information regarding the board of managers process. But the meeting was marred by shouting from community members and was briefly hijacked by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
TEA takeover of Houston ISD informational meeting begins Tuesday night
The first public meeting on the state takeover of Houston ISD is happening Tuesday night, when officials will be giving information on the process which is in the beginning phases.
The first public meeting on the state takeover of Houston ISD is happening Tuesday night, when officials will be giving information on the process which is in the beginning phases.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA to hold 1st community meeting about board of managers process
The Texas Education Agency will hold a community meeting at Westbury High School to discuss the takeover of Houston ISD and the board of managers process.
The Texas Education Agency will hold a community meeting at Westbury High School to discuss the takeover of Houston ISD and the board of managers process.
TEA to hold first community meeting about Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday will host their first in a series of community meetings to discuss the board of managers process.
The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday will host their first in a series of community meetings to discuss the board of managers process.
Students return to school after Spring Break for first time since TEA takeover announcement
Students have returned to school from spring break and are back in the building for the first time since the state announced it?s taking over Houston ISD. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with students and parents.
Students have returned to school from spring break and are back in the building for the first time since the state announced it?s taking over Houston ISD. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with students and parents.
Students return to school after Spring Break for first time since TEA takeover announcement
Parents and students seem to have a lot of questions about what will happen now that the Texas Education Agency confirms its taking control of Houston ISD. So beginning Tuesday, the TEA will host a series of meetings to provide answers.
Parents and students seem to have a lot of questions about what will happen now that the Texas Education Agency confirms its taking control of Houston ISD. So beginning Tuesday, the TEA will host a series of meetings to provide answers.
Nearly $40,000 in scholarship money awarded to 26 graduating seniors
“It was a good day to reward such deserving students with these scholarships totaling $39,000," Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a statement.
“It was a good day to reward such deserving students with these scholarships totaling $39,000," Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a statement.
EXCLUSIVE: Dangerous air-quality inside Houston ISD elementary school
An investigation reveals potentially dangerous air quality inside a Houston ISD elementary school. teachers and students have been complaining about headaches and trouble breathing. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports more on this exclusive story.
An investigation reveals potentially dangerous air quality inside a Houston ISD elementary school. teachers and students have been complaining about headaches and trouble breathing. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports more on this exclusive story.
EXCLUSIVE: High levels of carbon dioxide found in 2 Houston ISD elementary school classrooms
A FOX 26 investigation reveals high levels of carbon dioxide were recently discovered in at least two classrooms at Kelso Elementary School.
A FOX 26 investigation reveals high levels of carbon dioxide were recently discovered in at least two classrooms at Kelso Elementary School.
HISD frontline workers worried about job security, pay with state takeover
Some of Houston ISD's essential workers have voiced concerns over the future of their jobs.
Some of Houston ISD's essential workers have voiced concerns over the future of their jobs.
Houston ISD takeover: Federal lawsuit filed against TEA on behalf of HISD
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency on behalf of Houston ISD following the announcement the state will takeover the school district.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency on behalf of Houston ISD following the announcement the state will takeover the school district.
PRESSER: Greater Houston Coalition for Justice announces lawsuit against Texas Education Agency
The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice announced they filed a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency after the agency said they were taking over Hosuton's largest school district.
The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice announced they filed a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency after the agency said they were taking over Hosuton's largest school district.
Houston ISD takeover: HISD Board of Trustees president plans to run to be on new board of managers
News of the state takeover has left many people who currently work at HISD wondering if they'll still have a job in a few months. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke to the HISD Board of Trustees president who plans to stay involved in the school district community.
News of the state takeover has left many people who currently work at HISD wondering if they'll still have a job in a few months. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke to the HISD Board of Trustees president who plans to stay involved in the school district community.
Houston ISD takeover: Federal complaint filed against TEA
Local leaders have been threatening legal action to prevent Houston ISD takeover and a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of HISD from the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice. The organization is suing the Texas Education Agency and others citing the TEA'S alleged history of discrimination.
Local leaders have been threatening legal action to prevent Houston ISD takeover and a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of HISD from the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice. The organization is suing the Texas Education Agency and others citing the TEA'S alleged history of discrimination.
Houston ISD takeover: Essential workers concerned what takeover means for their jobs
The pushback against the state's takeover of Houston Independent School District continues with some of the district's essential workers voicing concerns over the future of their jobs. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports on the worker's continued fight.
The pushback against the state's takeover of Houston Independent School District continues with some of the district's essential workers voicing concerns over the future of their jobs. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports on the worker's continued fight.