Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Houston ISD game canceled due to team's staph infections
Lamar High's homecoming game has been cancelled after opposing players tested positive for staph infection. A disease expert tells FOX 26's Sakura Gray that infections are common among athletes. Gray also spoke to Lamar High seniors who were bummed about missing out on a major moment.
Lamar High's homecoming game has been cancelled after opposing players tested positive for staph infection. A disease expert tells FOX 26's Sakura Gray that infections are common among athletes. Gray also spoke to Lamar High seniors who were bummed about missing out on a major moment.
Houston ISD teachers facing sudden mid-semester layoffs amid 'campus leveling' budget cuts
Houston Independent School District teachers are facing sudden job losses and budget adjustments as the district undergoes its annual "campus leveling" process, leaving displaced educators scrambling for their next career moves before their pay ends Oct. 2.
Houston Independent School District teachers are facing sudden job losses and budget adjustments as the district undergoes its annual "campus leveling" process, leaving displaced educators scrambling for their next career moves before their pay ends Oct. 2.
Bond denied for 17-year-old accused of killing Westbury HS student
Attorneys from both sides confirm that Travoris Hines is a former student of Westbury High.
Attorneys from both sides confirm that Travoris Hines is a former student of Westbury High.
Shooting near Westbury High School: Suspect denied bond
The 17-year-old accused of the deadly shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School was denied bond on Monday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the few new details shared after Monday's hearing.
The 17-year-old accused of the deadly shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School was denied bond on Monday. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the few new details shared after Monday's hearing.
Suspect arrested after Houston ISD Westbury High School student was shot, killed
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took the life of a 17-year-old Westbury High School student.
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took the life of a 17-year-old Westbury High School student.
Houston ISD adjusts campus staffing, budgets amid enrollment decline
Houston ISD is making staffing and budget adjustments at some campuses as the district deals with declining enrollment and what it describes as limited financial resources, prompting concerns from the Houston Federation of Teachers about how the changes could impact teachers, programs and students.
Houston ISD is making staffing and budget adjustments at some campuses as the district deals with declining enrollment and what it describes as limited financial resources, prompting concerns from the Houston Federation of Teachers about how the changes could impact teachers, programs and students.
Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.
HISD mom says son's 13-minute bus ride turned into more than an hour
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
Houston ISD mom says son spent hours on bus ride home
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
A Houston ISD mom says a 13-minute ride from her son's school to his pick-up destination ended up taking over two hours. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the mother's story.
Can Houston-area school district police pull you over off campus?
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.
With school back in session, more school district police officers can be seen around the Houston-area, increasing your chances of possibly being pulled over by one.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Houston ISD says district more than doubles number of A and B-rated schools since 2023
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
30+ Houston ISD schools lose automatic free lunch
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools
HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.
Houston ISD changes for upcoming school year
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the main points for Houston ISD parents to know ahead of the approaching school year.
FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the main points for Houston ISD parents to know ahead of the approaching school year.
Houston ISD Board of Managers unanimously approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers unanimously agreed to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on Thursday evening.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers unanimously agreed to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on Thursday evening.