HISD elementary teacher accused of indecency with kindergartner
The girl reportedly told investigators Bradley inappropriately touched her "a lot of times" and it made her feel sad.
HISD teacher accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl
46-year-old Houston ISD teacher, Raymon Williams, is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old female student multiple times.
Lamar teen to tried as an adult in fellow student's death
A 16-year-old girl will be charged as an adult in connection with the murder of her Lamar High School classmate. A judge issued the ruling on Monday.
Memorial Elementary teacher arrested, placed on leave
HISD says the teacher was from Memorial Elementary school and they are cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
Three HISD employees placed on leave over provocative dancing, dress in Christmas party video
Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.
HISD swears in new trustees, creating an all-female board
Houston ISD’s new, all-female board of trustees held its first meeting Thursday after four newly elected trustees were sworn in earlier that afternoon. At the swearing-in Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School was brought up several times as board members worked to honor the memory of Cesar Cortes.
HISD staffers caught on camera dancing, dressed provocatively during holiday party
Madison High School gained national attention a few months ago when its principal, Carlotta Outley Brown, implemented a dress code for parents coming to the school. Some parents, like Johnson, felt what they saw in the video shows a double standard.
Houston Federation of Teachers files lawsuit over state takeover of HISD
The Houston Federation of Teachers says the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.
Klein Cain High School QB Luke Pardee helps team advance to playoffs for first time
QB Luke Pardee and his team advanced to the playoffs for the first time in school history. The school opened in 2017.
TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over
The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered.
Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover
The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.
Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters
HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.
HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
State takeover of HISD could negatively impact students
"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.
Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state
A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.
Houston parents upset HISD didn't close schools ahead of flooding
FOX 26 has heard from several parents upset that Houston Independent School District decided not to close ahead of severe weather.
HISD teacher makes bench bridge for students after school floods
A viral video shows young students trying to avoid floodwaters at HISD's Durham Elementary School.
Texas Education Agency set to replace HISD board - What's Your Point?
This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Carmen Roe, Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor; Ben Ferguson, conservative radio host; Craig Jackson, Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law, , talk about the possible ouster of the Houston ISD...
Fox 26 News Brief for Friday, December 14, 2018
Fox 26 News Brief for Friday, December 14, 2018