Grand jury declines to indict HISD employee accused of sexually assaulting student
A grand jury declined to indict a former Houston ISD employee.
A grand jury declined to indict a former Houston ISD employee.
HISD board to consider reduction in force agenda items after vote to close 12 schools
Houston ISD is preparing to consider reduction in force agenda items after approving the closure of 12 elementary schools. District leaders say the move is standard procedure, while the Houston Federation of Teachers says educators are anxious about what comes next.
Houston ISD is preparing to consider reduction in force agenda items after approving the closure of 12 elementary schools. District leaders say the move is standard procedure, while the Houston Federation of Teachers says educators are anxious about what comes next.
Houston parents frustrated about air conditioning issues at Neff Elementary
Parents at Neff Elementary in southwest Houston say their children are learning in uncomfortable — and at times unsafe — conditions due to ongoing air conditioning problems.
Parents at Neff Elementary in southwest Houston say their children are learning in uncomfortable — and at times unsafe — conditions due to ongoing air conditioning problems.
Houston ISD addresses César Chávez holiday, designates March 30 holiday as Farmworkers Day
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
Houston ISD considers closing 12 schools
The closures are part of the district's new "Accelerate Houston" initiative.
The closures are part of the district's new "Accelerate Houston" initiative.
Houston-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Houston ISD responds following reports of heating issues at some school campuses
The Houston Independent School District is responding after reports of some campuses experiencing heating issues on Tuesday.
The Houston Independent School District is responding after reports of some campuses experiencing heating issues on Tuesday.
Houston ISD board votes to fire longtime teacher following Facebook comment
The Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the hearing and spoke to the now-former teacher and her attorney.
The Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the hearing and spoke to the now-former teacher and her attorney.
Houston ISD board unanimously fires Mandarin Immersion teacher after heated contract dispute
The state-appointed Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed.
The state-appointed Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed.
Houston ISD teacher fights potential termination after 'dictatorship' comment
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies.
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies.
Houston ISD teacher fighting for contract renewal | FULL INTERVIEW
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies. She spoke about her case exclusively with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle ahead of her hearing.
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies. She spoke about her case exclusively with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle ahead of her hearing.
Houston ISD teacher fights for job following Facebook comment
A longtime Houston ISD teacher will be speaking at a hearing on Thursday after her critical Facebook comment allegedly put her job in jeopardy. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the teacher's case and spoke exclusively to the teacher herself.
A longtime Houston ISD teacher will be speaking at a hearing on Thursday after her critical Facebook comment allegedly put her job in jeopardy. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the teacher's case and spoke exclusively to the teacher herself.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Houston ISD considers granting more autonomy to top-performing high schools
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Houston ISD eliminating 28 librarians and 57 libraries
Houston ISD will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
Houston ISD will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
Houston ISD eliminates thousands of jobs
Houston Independent School District cuts thousands of jobs as the first day of school is just around the corner.
Houston Independent School District cuts thousands of jobs as the first day of school is just around the corner.
How job cuts will impact Houston ISD
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars. HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from the district's headquarters.
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars. HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from the district's headquarters.