5 HISD schools receive F ratings a year after there were no failing campuses
Wheatley High School, where a string of F ratings triggered the ongoing state takeover of the district, earned an A for the first time.
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New nail spa opens in Pasadena, student-teacher discounts
New nail spa opens in Pasadena, student-teacher discounts Community Impact
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.
Waller ISD faces backlog in registrations as hundreds of students wait to start classes
The slew of applications has created a backlog in the registrar's office and now the district is telling families they’ll need to wait five to seven business days before leaders can complete their registration. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the official school year had started,...
Abbott pushes 10-year sentence minimum as Houston-area educator misconduct cases mount
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for educators convicted of sexually assaulting or having improper relationships with students to serve at least 10 years in prison, as Texas reports a surge in investigations into alleged educator misconduct. Abbott announced the proposal during a roun...
Suspected shooter in custody after Georgia high school shooting
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities....
Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
As a new school year starts, Mike Miles defends controversial changes in Houston ISD
AI is moving into the classroom at some campuses in Texas’ largest school district, which also faces state- and federal-level investigations over its changes to special education services....
Gov. Abbott says he has a plan to make Texas public schools the best in the U.S.
Gov. Abbott says he has a plan to make Texas public schools the best in the U.S. Houston Chronicle
2 Newsletter: More school districts are headed back to school today
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across Houston are headed back to school this week, and we here at KPRC 2 are doing everything to make sure not ...
The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston
The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston The Texas Tribune
Houston Weather: Storms winding down this week but intense heat greets back to school kids
Live Radar: Tracking the tropics: August is the “real” start of the hurricane season. 93% of hurricanes form after August 3rd. However, this is not your typical hurricane season. With an incredibly strong El Niño, the numbers will be kept way down this season. Wind shear in the C...
More than basketball: Ma’Ryiah Alfred is building her future
For many elite high school athletes, a college commitment marks the finish line after years of hard work. For Four-star Kinkaid senior point guard, Ma’Ryiah Alfred, it marks the beginning of something much bigger. The No. 91-ranked prospect by ESPN recently committed to the Unive...
Former Magnolia ISD teacher indicted on 2 new charges
A former Magnolia Independent School District teacher is facing new charges, according to court documents.
Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas Click2Houston
Shepherd Park Terrace neighbor raises traffic safety concerns for student runners at nearby high school
A Shepherd Park Terrace resident is calling for drivers to slow down and obey stop signs after he says he has witnessed years of dangerous driving in his neighborhood....
Enrollment in public education continues to decline across Texas, state data shows
Enrollment in public education continues to decline across Texas, state data shows ABC13 Houston
Back-to-School Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know
The start of a new school year can bring excitement — but it can also bring stress and anxiety for students of all ages. Dr. Traci Whittenberg, assistant professor of psychology at Houston Christian University and school psychologist Leticia Holbert share their tips for parents. ...
Mike Miles says HISD called 1,600 special education families under state order
Mike Miles says HISD called 1,600 special education families under state order Houston Chronicle
Bristol Myers Squibb to build $2.3B campus at Generation Park
Bristol Myers Squibb to build $2.3B campus at Generation Park The Real Deal
Former Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of Texas State student
Kevin Tippit, the former Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Texas State University student John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson, has been indicted on a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, according to the Brazoria County District A...
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
Texas lawmakers are coming for the August school start—again
Texas lawmakers are coming for the August school start—again Chron
Despite federal efforts to drop some children’s vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged
Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations....
2 Newsletter: Several Houston-area school districts return to school today
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across Houston are headed back to school this week, and we here at KPRC 2 are doing everything to make sure not ...
Fort Bend ISD opens doors to new Amy Coleman Middle School
A new Fort Bend ISD middle school is welcoming students for the first time Tuesday morning as Amy Coleman Middle School officially opens its doors. The district is hosting a grand opening event from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the new campus at 22200 S. Post Oak Blvd. ...
Bristol Myers Squibb Invests $2.3 Billion in Houston Campus
Bristol Myers Squibb Invests $2.3 Billion in Houston Campus CHEManager
Rhodes School for Performing Arts approaches 20 years of excellence
Rhodes School for the Performing Arts (RSPA) is celebrating nearly two decades of excellence in arts education, a milestone most charter schools never reach. Nearly four in 10 charter schools nationwide close within their first 10 years, and more than half shut down by year 20, a...
Katy ISD opens high school seats to students outside district as education landscape changes
Where a family lives has traditionally determined where their children attend public school. But as Texas parents gain more education options, that model is changing. For the first time, Katy ISD is launching Limited Open Enrollment, allowing some high school students who live ou...
Trump order changes childhood vaccine recommendations, but Texas school requirements remain in place
Trump order changes childhood vaccine recommendations, but Texas school requirements remain in place Click2Houston
Georgia Provost dies at age 85
Beloved photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost has died. She served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that photographed generations of Houstonians and shot portraits for Black schools before integration....
Houston students protected by volunteers, smart tags on walk home
A decade-old tradition continues to keep students safe on Houston’s north side. “Safe Walk Home Northside” returns this school year at Marshall Middle School, where volunteers, parents and community leaders patrol the area to ensure students make it home without incident. The pro...
Bristol Myers Squibb selects Generation Park for new $2.3B manufacturing campus
Bristol Myers Squibb selects Generation Park for new $2.3B manufacturing campus Community Impact
Texas' first voucher recipients head to the classroom for first day of school
Texas' first voucher recipients head to the classroom for first day of school ABC13 Houston
Houston Back-to-School Block Party helps thousands of families prepare for new school year
Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class....
Hello Houston (August 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss Rice University’s expanded financial aid program, talk with extreme weather and disaster scientist “Hurricane Hal,” break down new changes at Houston ISD for the 2026 – 27 school year, and more....
Houston Weather: Storms blanket the school pick up hours on this first day
Live Radar: Back to school forecast: It’s been a soggy first day back to school for some students in Southeast Texas. Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue through the early evening which means pickup from school could be messy in a few spots. One of the biggest t...
Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.
Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students....
2 Newsletter: The largest school district in Texas is headed back to school today
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across Houston are headed back to school this week, and we here at KPRC 2 are doing everything to make sure not ...
Spring ISD students to receive free breakfast and lunch during 2026-27 school year
All students in Spring Independent School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year, the district announced. Spring ISD is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program....
The “Christianization” of Texas Public Schools
The “Christianization” of Texas Public Schools Houston Press
New School Year; Court Rejects Ten Commandments Law Challenge
New School Year; Court Rejects Ten Commandments Law Challenge NewsRadio 740 KTRH
How Howard University is fixing a 500 student enrollment scare
By NNPA (Rolling Out) Howard University has successfully reenrolled 46 incoming freshmen following a significant enrollment crisis that initially left more than 500 students without a spot at the historically Black university. The situation has raised broader concerns about the s...
Loved ones identify League City stabbing victim as Luz Mary Pelaez
Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered Sunday night to remember Luz Mary Pelaez, a beloved teacher and nanny who was killed in a stabbing at her League City home Friday. Pelaez’s husband, Raul Uribe, was also stabbed and remains in recovery, according to...
Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes
Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes ABC13 Houston
HISD students head back to school amid sweeping campus changes for many students
HISD students head back to school amid sweeping campus changes for many students Houston Chronicle
Back to school! Send us your first-day photos on Click2Pins
The backpacks are packed, the alarms are set and for thousands of Houston-area students, it’s time to head back to class! Submit a Click2Pin here! 📸 As students across the area return to school Monday, we want to see what the first day looks like in your neighborhood. Whether yo...
Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school....
Spring ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school year
Spring Independent School District announced that all students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day during the 2026-2027 school year. The district said it will continue operating the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Pr...
School preparation, new park: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area | Sugar Land - Missouri City
School preparation, new park: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Judge denies request to temporarily block Texas Ten Commandments law in three Houston-area school districts
Judge denies request to temporarily block Texas Ten Commandments law in three Houston-area school districts KHOU
Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Houston ISD is launching a new tool this school year to help parents stay connected with students who ride the bus. It’s called SMARTtag. HISD says all students who are registered to use any of the district’s transportation services will get a special SMARTtag badge. They will sc...
Westwood Elementary to start classes Aug. 24 following mold-related delay
The campus' first day of school was postponed to address the “elevated mold levels” that were found around the campus during the summer.
12-year-old Houston golfer Alaina Villarreal makes her debut on Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour
At just 12 years old, Houston golfer Alaina Villarreal is already making a name for herself on the junior golf scene. A homeschooled student through Acellus Academy, Villarreal has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments, including a Texas State Championship title, a spot...
Your back-to-school guide: What Houston parents need to know
Your back-to-school guide: What Houston parents need to know Axios
Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
Back-to-school health (Aug. 7, 2026)
On Friday's show: As school begins for many students, a pediatrician offers advice for keeping kids healthy throughout the school year. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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