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.
Katy ISD begins classes amid continued spike in coronavirus cases
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.
More than 150 parents, doctors continue to push Spring Branch ISD to issue a mask mandate
Houston doctors, who are also parents of children at Spring Branch ISD, say they are still waiting on an answer. More than 150 of them and other local doctors signed a letter to the school board urging the district to issue a mask mandate.
Houston doctors, who are also parents of children at Spring Branch ISD, say they are still waiting on an answer. More than 150 of them and other local doctors signed a letter to the school board urging the district to issue a mask mandate.
Parents urging Alvin, Pearland ISD's to enforce mask mandate, offer virtual learning
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with parents who are pleading Alvin and Pearland ISD to enforce a mask mandate in their schools and offer virtual learning for students.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with parents who are pleading Alvin and Pearland ISD to enforce a mask mandate in their schools and offer virtual learning for students.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Helping students with math skills after learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic
With the 2021-2022 school year upon us, concerns loom over the learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic - fortunately, FOX 26 has found some resources to help with free educational resources.
With the 2021-2022 school year upon us, concerns loom over the learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic - fortunately, FOX 26 has found some resources to help with free educational resources.
Houston lawmaker looking to get nationally recognized holiday started
Congressman Al Green is gathering support to get a new nationally recognized holiday started this week: Slavery Remembrance Day. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards tells us how he's encouraging people to commemorate the historic day.
Congressman Al Green is gathering support to get a new nationally recognized holiday started this week: Slavery Remembrance Day. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards tells us how he's encouraging people to commemorate the historic day.
Learning loss during the pandemic and how to get our students back to reading on grade-level
As we gear up for the new school year, many students are still in need of extra support to make up for disrupted learning during the pandemic. Studies show kids are behind in reading achievement, especially in the early grades.
As we gear up for the new school year, many students are still in need of extra support to make up for disrupted learning during the pandemic. Studies show kids are behind in reading achievement, especially in the early grades.
Spring Branch ISD parents, physicians sign petition to ask district to require masks
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Spring Branch ISD parents pushing for mask mandates
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Anyone non-compliant with the mask mandate will face disciplinary action, HISD Superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District released Friday how the mask mandate will work for the 2021-22 school year.
The Houston Independent School District released Friday how the mask mandate will work for the 2021-22 school year.
Houston ISD lays out mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.
FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
Houston ISD Board unanimously approves mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the vote and as well as what might be next.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the vote and as well as what might be next.
FULL VIDEO: Houston ISD School Board members discuss, vote regarding mask mandate
Houston ISD School Board members share their comments and vote regarding a mask mandate for the district.
Houston ISD School Board members share their comments and vote regarding a mask mandate for the district.
Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate
School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.
School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Houston ISD to issue mask mandate for students, staff, superintendent says
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Tomball ISD to begin new school year with new football stadium
The first day of school is around the corner and Tomball ISD will start the school year with a new stadium. FOX 26's Nate Griffin speaks with the district superintendent to learn more.
The first day of school is around the corner and Tomball ISD will start the school year with a new stadium. FOX 26's Nate Griffin speaks with the district superintendent to learn more.