More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year. FOX 26's Gabby Hart speaks with the teacher's union and the school district for more information.
17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting at Heights High School
The Houston Independent School District Police Department said an arrest has been made in connection with Thursday afternoon's shooting of a student at Heights High School.
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.
Houston ISD offering $10,000 recruitment stipends for select teachers
According to a release, the district is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program.
Houston ISD high school breaks record with 13 valedictorians
Bellaire High School announced it has 13 valedictorians graduating this year, surpassing their 2021 record of nine students graduating with a perfect grade point average.
More charges filed against Houston ISD officials in alleged bribery scheme
As the case against several Houston ISD officials involved in a bribery scheme continues, we've learned new tax charges have been filed.
More charges filed against Houston ISD officials in alleged bribery scheme
As the case against several Houston ISD officials involved in a bribery scheme continues, we've learned new tax charges have been filed.
Houston ISD hosting first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend
The Houston Independent School District is hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend.
2 Houston middle schools receive bomb threats
Two Houston ISD middle schools received bomb threats on Thursday afternoon. No one was innjured and no bombs were found.
Former Houston-area elementary teacher sent to prison for child pornography
A former teacher at Houston ISD's Memorial Elementary has been sentenced to prison for eceiving and possessing child pornography.
Houston ISD launching 5-year strategic plan this week
As part of the plan, teachers and support staff will get a raise and the superintendent says it ensures "great schools and programs in every community".
Houston ISD to lift mask mandate on March 1
The Houston Independent School District will lift its mask mandate on March 1, and masks will become optional in schools, facilities and school buses.
Houston ISD student seen interviewed on FOX 26 gifted new glasses by generous donor
In early February, a story aired featuring five students from Houston ISD’s Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside. FOX 26 viewers couldn’t help but notice in the interview that Madison Jones-Austin, 12, was in need of a new pair of glasses.
Mask requirement continues for students, teachers at Houston ISD schools
COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the Houston area. In mid-January, the Texas Medical Center reported more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Most recently that number was around 3,500 new cases.
"You can’t be a kid in today’s world," HISD students discuss growing up in Sunnyside and Black history
Houston ISD middle school students discuss growing up in Sunnyside, one of the most crime-stricken neighborhoods in Houston.
10-year-old battling cancer sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies
A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.
Houston area school districts offering bonuses to address teacher shortages worsened by COVID-19
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.
Houston ISD closed on Tuesday due to rise in COVID-19 cases
HISD campuses and offices will be closed Tuesday due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the Houston community.
16-year-old girl shot, killed while walking dog in southwest Houston, police searching for killer
Houston Police are searching for the person(s) who shot and killed a 16-year-old girl as she was walking her dog in Southwest Houston. It happened around 9:30 PM Tuesday on the 5100 block of Markwood Lane.