News
HISD students return to cold classroom as heat went out at several campuses after weekend freeze
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (318+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As many HISD students return to the classroom for the first time following the weekend freeze, ABC13 has been getting reports of area schools without heat. "It was really cold. I could not feel my feet, and since…...
Stark statistic: 68% of 3rd graders don't read at grade level, highlighting literacy crisis
15+ hour, 45+ min ago (392+ words) Help change a child's life by volunteering during Houston Reads Day on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at more than 40 area schools. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The 6th annual Houston Reads Day will be here before we know it, and non-profit Literacy Now is looking…...
HISD proposes overhauling magnet and career programs to help students gain skills that lead to jobs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (313+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Independent School District says it is proposing to change magnet and career programs at 10 high schools to help students gain skills that lead to jobs. The school board will meet on Thursday to vote on…...
Experts: Parents could incur additional costs if approved for Texas private school voucher program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (541+ words) Parents who can soon apply for Texas' new private school voucher program could face sticker shock, education experts believe. TEXAS OPENS THE PRIVATE SCHOOL VOUCHER; APPLICATION STARTS SOON Last year, Texas lawmakers passed a $1 billion private school voucher program. The…...
HISD issues two cost increases for copies of superintendent's emails
2+ week, 1+ day ago (814+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Jessi Heiner and Liz Silva have requested public records from the Houston Independent School District in the past. But, they said, one of their latest requests for copies of Superintendent Mike Miles' emails has been an ongoing…...
Job numbers could either 'fall off a cliff' or grow this year: Rice economic expert
2+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- When it comes to jobs this year, a Rice University economic expert believes numbers could either fall off the cliff, or are on the verge of growth. When it comes to "now hiring" signs or ads, economic…...
Teachers sue TEA for allegedly targeting them after Charlie Kirk comments on social media: Records
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (293+ words) AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- The American Federation of Teachers in Texas is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and the Texas Education Agency. The teachers' union alleges that teachers were unlawfully targeted for comments they made on social media in the aftermath…...
Baytown Sterling HS students gather for town hall after classmate stabbed to death on campus
3+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- While Baytown Sterling High School classrooms are empty for the holiday break, Love United Methodist Church in Baytown was packed with students on a Friday night. It was not for a prayer service but for a town…...
Brown University police chief put on leave, Dept. of Education launches review
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (539+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Brown'University is moving forward with a series of safety and security steps following the deadly shooting on campus this month that left two students dead and nine others injured. The Ivy League university's announcement comes the same day the…...
Lamar CISD plans to open 'first-of-its-kind' charter school for students with autism
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) BEASLEY, Texas (KTRK) -- Lamar CISD is looking to open what it believes is a first-of-its-kind in the area: a charter school for students on the spectrum. Beasley Elementary is a school that Lamar CISD was planning to move students out…...