Pearland ISD elementary students removed from school bus after air condition leak

It's unclear how many students were on the bus. However, Pearland ISD officials say they were removed from the bus and brought inside the school for assessment, where they confirmed no one was harmed.

Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022

Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.

Frisco Memorial High School vandalism: Senior prank cancels classes, causes thousands of dollars in damage

Classes were canceled for the rest of the week at Frisco’s Memorial High School because of a senior prank that got out of hand. The school now has thousands of dollars worth of damage.

UH medical school named after Tilman J. Fertitta family following legacy-defining $50 million gift

UH says the pledge looks to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care across the city and state, so in honor of this legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Fertitta family pledges $50 million to UH College of Medicine
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The University of Houston says this pledge looks to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care across the city and state. That's why in honor of this legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable

After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.

Teen charged in Heights High School shooting accused in other violent crimes at school

Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.

The Village School senior Making the Grade
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She's a champ in the pool, on the track and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Ananya Rao is Making the Grade at The Village School!

Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college

A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.

More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
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Houston Teacher?s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District�have given notice that they won?t be returning next year. FOX 26's Gabby Hart speaks with the teacher's union and the school district for more information.

17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting at Heights High School

The Houston Independent School District Police Department said an arrest has been made in connection with Thursday afternoon's shooting of a student at Heights High School.

La Marque teacher encourages many first generation college students

Tiffany Hill is the dance instructor at La Marque High School. She was a first-generation college student, so she realizes how some students really struggle with the application process.

C.E. King High School student Making the Grade
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He's talented on the football field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how JJ Auzenne is Making the Grade at C.E. King High School.

Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service

The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.