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YES Prep mobilizes supply distribution for Fifth Ward residents hit by dayslong power outage
YES Prep Public Schools is stepping up for its neighbors in Houston’s Fifth Ward today, organizing a community supply distribution for residents impacted by a dayslong power outage at Rose Plaza Apartments. Through its YES Prep Cares initiative, YES Prep team members are distribu...
Alief ISD marks historic milestone with opening of first all-girls campus
A major milestone for local education unfolded in Alief ISD Thursday morning as the district celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever single-gender campus: The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS)....
Families celebrate as HISD bus starts serving north Houston apartment complex
A north Houston great-grandmother who spent the first two weeks of school shuttling children to three different Houston ISD campuses finally got some relief Thursday morning. ‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school A Houston ISD school bus ...
Houston High School Football Is Back! Friday Football Frenzy Kicks Off Season 21
Are you ready for some football? How about Houston’s Friday Football Frenzy on KPRC 2? We are back for our 21st season of bringing viewers the most comprehensive high school football coverage in Greater Houston. Buckle up because it’s that time again for all levels across Texas s...
Aldine ISD superintendent LaTonya Goffney steps into national role
Aldine Independent School District Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney has stepped into a new role on the national stage. Goffney was installed as the 2026-27 president of The School Superintendents Association (AASA), an organization for school system leaders, representing mor...
Meta to pay Texas over $1 billion, overhaul teen features in child safety settlement
Texas has secured a historic settlement worth over $1 billion from Meta Platforms Inc. to fund statewide youth mental health, crisis resources, and school safety programs....
Willis High School student detained after gun allegedly found in backpack
A student was detained after a gun was found in a backpack at Willis High School on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Angleton High School teacher charged following allegations of inappropriate relationships with students
An Angleton High School teacher has been charged following allegations of inappropriate relationships with students, according to officials.
Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary
A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area....
Hello Houston (August 25, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles about the new school year, learn how the non-profit AVDA is tackling the issue of domestic abuse, preview a new documentary about storm chaser Reed Timmer, and more....
Deshaun Watson named Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener....
Hello Houston (August 24, 2026)
Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more....
Inflating school ratings (Aug. 24, 2026)
On Monday's show: Reporters discuss issues in education affecting Houston, including how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades...
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring
A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect....
Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents
A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded....
Human remains found in field behind Houston middle school
Landscapers discovered the remains while working behind Attucks Middle School on Thursday.
Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and 45 bottles of liquor at the Texas City home....
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep ‘vulgar’ books on library shelves
“We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries....
Is packing your child’s school lunch really cheaper? Houston parents weigh in
For many parents, packing a lunch for their children is part of the daily back-to-school routine. But a new survey suggests it may not always be the cheaper option. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey, the average cost of a packed school lunch is now about $6.33. T...
Texas Southern presents Ashley Robinson, Corey Lowery as new hires
As alumni, staff, and media members trickled into the auditorium at Texas Southern University’s H&PE Arena, Usher’s Burn was playing in the background on Wednesday afternoon. The song couldn’t have been more appropriate for the day and what was about to transpire. The alumni, stu...
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
Back-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered images
As students head back to school, child safety experts are warning parents that bullying doesn’t always end when kids walk through the front door. Cyberbullying can follow children home through group chats, online games and social media — and parents may never see it happening. Kl...
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers....
Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.
5 New Buzzy Dallas Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Fall
School is back in session, which means fall is officially on the horizon — even if Dallas weather hasn’t gotten the memo. Luckily, there’s plenty to look forward to beyond cooler temps, with several exciting restaurant openings still on the way this year. The lineup includes a Ho...
Fort Bend County asks families to weigh in on proposed middle and high school boundary changes
Fort Bend Independent School District families are getting a closer look at proposed attendance boundary changes that could move more than 1,500 high school students depending on which plan the district ultimately selects. The district presented one draft middle school boundary s...
Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling
A Port Arthur ISD student at Memorial High School alleges his coach hit him with a paddle as a disciplinary tool during football practice, raising concerns about corporal punishment in Texas schools. Noah Lopez had only been at Memorial High School in Port Arthur for about two we...
Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
70% of Texas voucher awardees previously attended private school or were homeschooled, state data shows
Seven out of every 10 students awarded money through Texas’ new school voucher program previously attended private school or were homeschooled, according to newly released state data. The Texas Comptroller’s Office reported 118,441 students had received awards through the Texas E...
Ignoring student loans could cost Texas borrowers more than they expect
For millions of Texans carrying student loan debt, ignoring the problem may seem easier than trying to navigate a rapidly changing repayment system. But student loan expert Sonia Lewis says doing nothing could leave borrowers facing damaged credit, default, collections and potent...
How the UH Mariachi Pumas continue to bring Mariachi to a new generation
The University of Houston’s Mariachi Pumas are helping keep the rich tradition of mariachi music alive on campus and throughout Houston. Led by director Jose Longoria, the group shares the history and cultural legacy of mariachi while giving students an opportunity to learn, perf...
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Water restored at Bellaire HS, Horn Elementary after water main break causes outage
The City of Bellaire experienced a temporary water outage following a water main break Tuesday morning. The city says crews are working to fix the busted pipe on South Rice Avenue and Pines Street. The water line break impacted Bellaire High School and Horn Elementary School, acc...
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high....
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Over two dozen Texas families represented by the ACLU and other groups petitioned the nation’s highest court to hear their challenge after the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in April upheld the Texas law in a 9-8 ruling....
Wheatley HS earns historic ‘A’, HISD takeover nears turning point
Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles used Wheatley’s turnaround to defend the district’s progress amid criticism. Credit: Tannistha Sinha/Defender For the first time in its history, Wheatley High School has earned an “A” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA...
2 Newsletter: Houston braces for extreme heat. How to stay cool
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s a new week, and I hope your students are getting settled back into school and their routine. Before we get into the breaking news of the day, let’s talk about the weather... It’s going to be HOT this week. So, if you have kiddos who have outside activities ...
Feed the Soul Scholarships support HCC culinary students
After initially pursuing a career in criminal justice, Briānna Lowe realized that career path wasn’t her passion. The Michigan native dropped out of Grand Rapids Community College in 2020. Two years later, something in her spirit compelled her to move to Houston and fulfill her d...
HISD mom concerned over daughter’s bus stop assigned 3 miles away from home
A Houston ISD mother is pushing for changes after she says her 10-year-old daughter was assigned a bus stop about three miles from their home.
Penn State drug bust: 14 charged in off-campus fraternity-based cocaine ring
Authorities charged 14 people with drug offenses tied to fraternity houses near Penn State, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
FBI Houston investigating recent school threats after 42 reports last school year
FBI Houston says it is investigating several threats made against Houston-area schools this year, including an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Pasadena ISD high school. “At the start of every school year, we see a significant uptick in the amount of threats of mass...