4th of July in Houston: Fireworks, parades and events

Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Houston, plus parades, festivals, and other events happening in Harris County, Galveston County, Montgomery County and Fort Bend County.

Houston NAACP calling for Bellaire High School coaches to be fired

The Houston NAACP, Rainbow Push Coalition, along with other activists are demanding the Houston Independent School District immediately terminate the contracts of the head baseball coach and assistant coach for Bellaire High School after racial slur allegations surfaced.

Bellaire HS baseball coach called out for alleged racism against another team

Activists say a baseball game turned into a "near racial brawl" after Bellaire High School students made monkey sounds and yelled, "we got bananas!" when an African American player came to pitch.

City of Bellaire advising residents city water is safe to drink

The City of Bellaire is advising their residents their city water is 100% safe to drink. That's after the smell and taste of the water may be a little different.

Teen convicted of manslaughter in deadly Bellaire High School shooting

A teen has been convicted of manslaughter in the deadly shooting at Bellaire High School last year, the Bellaire Police Chief confirmed.

16 Houston ISD campuses close due to COVID-19 cases

Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.

Bellaire High School closed Tuesday after COVID-19 case
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Bellaire High School will be closed to in-person instruction on Tuesday after someone tested positive for COVID-19.

Houston's Chinatown restaurants hope to bounce back in Phase 2 of reopening Texas

The COVID-19 pandemic hurt the economy of Houston's Chinatown even before stay-at-home orders were issued. Now, businesses are struggling to survive as Texas moves on to Phase 2 of reopening.

Bellaire students seek gun safety action from City Council

22 days have passed since 19-year old Cesar Cortes was shot to death, reportedly by a Bellaire High School classmate who brought the weapon to campus.

Bellaire High School asks students to opinion on safety and security

Bellaire High School officials are asking students for their feedback regarding safety and security at their school. They posted a survey that students can fill out anonymously.

HISD leaders and students discuss Bellaire HS shooting
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Houston ISD leaders are meeting with Bellaire High School students to discuss safety over a week after a student was shot and killed on campus.