Many parents say safety is main concern as kids prepare to go back to school

One of Harris County’s top emergency leaders shares what’s being done to protect children this upcoming school year in light of the Uvalde school massacre.

Texans take advantage of tax free weekend amid rising inflation
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Families are taking advantage of tax-free weekend as they begin to cross off that school supply list, but things are looking more expensive this year because of rising inflation.

HISD Superintendent says school police 'not prepared' for active shooter

The Uvalde school shooting is fresh on the minds of many as the new school year is now just days away. A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the HISD superintendent say, “If there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.”

Houston ISD superintendent says police department ?not prepared? of active shooter situation
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A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school superintendent say ?if there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.?

Houston ISD superintendent says police department ?not prepared? of active shooter situation
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A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school superintendent say ?if there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.?

Houston's Back to School Fest is Saturday, Aug. 13

Houston's 12th Annual Back to School Fest is coming up. Here's everything you need to know and where to register.

Back to School: Texas Tax-Free Weekend Guide

Tax-free weekend in Texas is August 5-7. It is expected to save Texans $112 million this school year.

HISD still needs to fill 800 teacher vacancies before school starts in less than three weeks

With less than three weeks until students at Houston ISD return to the classroom, the district is still reporting more than 800 teacher vacancies. It’s part of a national shortage that schools are facing.

Hundreds of teacher vacancies remain despite 2022-2023 school year starting
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With just two and a half weeks until students at Houston ISD return to the classroom? the district is still reporting more than 800 teacher vacancies. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee joins us live with the latest on how H-ISD plans to fix this.

President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31

The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.

Houston Education Association encourages Houston ISD to keep COVID-19 paid sick leave

After Houston ISD announced it will stop offering COVID paid sick leave days for its employees, the Houston Education Association encourages the school district to change its mind.

Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers

As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.