Fort Bend ISD approves mask mandate, some parents say it's not enough
Some parents say the approval of a mask mandate for the Fort Bend Independent School District came too late for students.
Some parents say the approval of a mask mandate for the Fort Bend Independent School District came too late for students.
Active COVID-19 cases in Houston-area school districts
FOX 26 shares a map of school districts in the greater Houston area with their current active cases, sometimes broken down by staff and students.
FOX 26 shares a map of school districts in the greater Houston area with their current active cases, sometimes broken down by staff and students.
Two weeks into school year, Spring Branch ISD hears public comment from parents
On Monday, parents of Spring Branch ISD students were able to voice their concerns during a scheduled school board meeting.
On Monday, parents of Spring Branch ISD students were able to voice their concerns during a scheduled school board meeting.
HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?
As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.
As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.
Houston Independent School District one of many to begin classes Monday with a mask mandate
HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday. In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.
HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday. In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.
Houston ISD hosts phone bank as their virtual learning option application process starts
Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.
Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.
Making the case: Face masks for children in schools
As school districts, cities, and counties in Texas continue to make their case against the governor's ban on mask mandates, Attorney Charles Adams breaks down where things stand in that legal battle as we now head into the weekend.
As school districts, cities, and counties in Texas continue to make their case against the governor's ban on mask mandates, Attorney Charles Adams breaks down where things stand in that legal battle as we now head into the weekend.
Advocates give advice to parents of special needs students ahead of upcoming school year
FOX 26 has been trying to answer many of your questions about this new school year and how it may impact your child.
FOX 26 has been trying to answer many of your questions about this new school year and how it may impact your child.
Spring Branch ISD parents pull children out of school after masks not required in classrooms
As children continue their return to the classroom, some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their children this year.
As children continue their return to the classroom, some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their children this year.
Houston ISD to launch virtual academy for most vulnerable students, superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
Parents livid after learning Klein ISD teacher gave questionnaire asking students if they've been vaccinated
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
Fort Bend ISD parents push for online learning options amid rising COVID-19 cases
Parents in Fort Bend county held a protest Thursday morning pushing for virtual learning.
Parents in Fort Bend county held a protest Thursday morning pushing for virtual learning.
Parents livid after learning Klein ISD teacher gave questionnaire asking students if they've been vaccinated
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
"Violating parental rights": Gov. Abbott's office responds to districts adding masks to dress code
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
Rice University extending online learning and delays first day of classes amid rising COVID-19 cases
The first day of school continues to loom around the corner for undergraduate students as officials announced they will be making changes in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
The first day of school continues to loom around the corner for undergraduate students as officials announced they will be making changes in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Spring Branch ISD dismissing classes after transformer knocks out school's power
Classes ended a little early for a Spring Branch elementary school after an unexpected power outage, the district said.
Classes ended a little early for a Spring Branch elementary school after an unexpected power outage, the district said.
Katy ISD goes back to school with virtual option for grades K-6, without a mask requirement
There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr. High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.
There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr. High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.