Houston ISD under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights

The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.

What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions

A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.

Missing teen last seen in Houston, may be in Dallas

Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.

Massive Canvas data breach disrupts finals season for Houston-area students

Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.

Canvas hack: Houston-area schools, universities release statements regarding outage

Canvas, a widely used school learning platform, has reportedly been hacked and is experiencing outages, which are causing problems for thousands of universities, schools and students nationwide. 

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Current Galena Park mayor denies theft claims, staff allege harassment by mayor-elect

Days after narrowly losing reelection, longtime Galena Park Mayor Esmeralda Moya is pushing back against accusations from mayor-elect Oscar Mireles, who claims she removed city property and left City Hall in disarray—allegations she firmly denies as tensions rise ahead of the leadership transition.

Suspect flees after parent finds him with teen

Harris County Precinct 4 authorities were called after a parent reportedly found their daughter with Makayden Jefferson.

Houston shooting: Man killed on Fairchild Street

A 42-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a northeast Houston neighborhood on Wednesday.

Galena Park has no one in charge following close election, current mayor says otherwise in statement to FOX 26

A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in.