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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...
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...
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...
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....
2 Newsletter: It’s back-to-school time. Here’s everything you need to know
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s almost time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across the Houston area will be headed back to school in the coming weeks, and we here at KPRC 2 are doin...
When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom. Several school districts begin classes during the second week of August, while others won’t welcome students back until later in the month. Here’s a look at when some of...
Texas Tax-Free weekend is here: What you can buy and how much you can save
Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school essentials this weekend as the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday gets underway. The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday has started and runs through midnight Sunday, allowing families to purchase qualifying school items without paying state...
Against the current: Cadence Johnson’s road to UCLA
At just one year old, Cadence Johnson began her first swim lessons, splashing in the water like any toddler. By the time she reached Bellaire High School, those early lessons had led to record-breaking performances, including a state title in the girls’ 100-yard butterfly with a ...
10 Ways to cut rising school costs
Back-to-school shopping can strain any family budget. Between school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, electronics, and extracurricular expenses, costs add up quickly. The good news is that families don’t have to tackle those expenses alone. From tax-free shopping weekends and schoo...
New All-Day Restaurant From Beloved Female Chef Quietly Opens at The Menil — Your First Taste Of the Ambitious Chrôma
While Houston’s cultured art aficionados were cooling off in Aspen, London and coasts of California this summer, there was a quiet change afoot at one of the city’s most notable museums: The former restaurant space of Bistro Menil on The Menil Collection campus found a new occupa...
Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance...
Houston City College Is Where Art Meets Innovation
From the stage to the lab, Houston City College is training students for real jobs in creative and technical fields. HCC’s hands‑on programs give aspiring designers, performers and engineers practical experience employers want and the campus connections to turn classroom projects...
Back-to-school safety: How everyday conversations can help keep students safe
As kids head back to school, many families are focused on school supplies, new teachers, schedules, and getting back into a routine. But safety experts say one of the most important back-to-school conversations has nothing to do with homework. It is about making sure children kno...
Supply list sticker shock: I took my son’s Pre-K supply list to 3 top retailers, prices couldn’t be more different
I’ll be honest — I had no idea what I was getting into. Buying school supplies for a 4-year-old can’t be that hard, right?! Wrong! Kind of. This is my first year sending my son to Pre-K within Houston Independent School District, and when I received that school supply list, I did...
Free Houston Back-to-School supplies & screenings events
Event name: Backpacks for back-to-school photos event Organizer: MKStallings Photography Date: Aug. 9, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Kinsmen Lutheran Church Address: 12100 Champion Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77066-2704, United States Cost: Free Registration: Here Who can at...
2 Newsletter: Some students return to school next week. Here’s what parents need to know
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s almost time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across the Houston area will be headed back to school in the coming weeks, and we here at KPRC 2 are doin...
Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause....
Mold in Friendswood ISD school postpones school year
Westwood Elementary remains closed as Friendswood ISD addresses mold found around the campus over the summer.
Rice expands free tuition for families earning up to $200K. Here’s how experts say Texans can save on college costs.
As the cost of higher education continues to climb, many Texas families are asking the same question: How can we afford college? Rice University is hoping to ease some of that burden. Beginning with students entering in Fall 2027, the university will expand its Rice Investment fi...
It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative
On Friday through Sunday, some types of clothing, backpacks and other school supplies priced at $100 or less qualify for a sales tax exemption.
Texas child advocates urge families to keep children in Head Start amid reported federal rule changes
Texas early childhood advocates are urging families to continue sending their children to Head Start and Early Head Start programs despite growing concerns over reported changes to federal regulations that could affect the longtime child care and early education program. During a...
Start of school year delayed at Friendswood ISD's Westwood Elementary due to elevated mold levels
Friendswood ISD says the start of the school year at Westwood Elementary School will be delayed as the district works to deal with moisture and mold inside the building. In a letter posted by the district on Facebook, the district said it hired a third-party environmental consult...
2 Newsletter: It’s back-to-school time. Are you prepared?
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s almost time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across the Houston area will be headed back to school in the coming weeks, and we here at KPRC 2 are doin...
Crosby ISD students head back to class as Houston-area school districts prepare to reopen
The first day of school has arrived for students in Crosby ISD, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 school year for one of the first districts in the Houston area to welcome students back to the classroom. While many families across the Houston area are still enjoying the final ...
Back-to-school anxiety? Houston area experts share ways parents can help kids adjust to a new grade
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, parents are checking off school supply lists, buying new clothes and getting back into routines. But experts say preparing children emotionally for a new school year is just as important. Whether your child is starting kindergart...
Back-to-School: Families navigate rising costs
Families across Greater Houston are once again preparing for one of the year’s most expensive rites of passage: Back-to-school season. From kindergarten classrooms in the Third Ward to college campuses across Texas, parents are filling shopping carts with notebooks, uniforms, lap...
University of Houston student says financial aid change left her scrambling before fall semester
A University of Houston student says she is searching for new ways to pay for school after learning that a state grant she expected to receive will no longer be available as a separate financial aid program....
Back-to-School schemes are on the rise: What parents need to know before clicking
Back-to-school season means new backpacks, sneakers, school supplies — and a flood of emails, texts, and online messages from schools, teachers, and organizations. But while parents are preparing their children for the classroom, cybercriminals are preparing their own back-to-sch...
2 Helps You: Texas Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend starts Friday, interesting exemptions
The first day of school is just around the corner, and while many students may not be ready to head back to class, plenty of parents are looking forward to the return to the classroom — as well as the chance to save money while shopping for school essentials. The State of Texas w...
Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus
The Houston Texans remain on track to break ground on their new Toro District facility in Cypress late this year, moving daily operations and training camp there by 2029 while keeping home games at Reliant Stadium....
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools...
Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts for districts across the Houston area
Ahead of the first day of classes for most local school districts, there is a statewide sales tax holiday for school supplies.
Back-to-school tip: Experts say limiting screen time before bed can help kids sleep better
As families prepare for the new school year, health experts say now is the perfect time to reestablish healthy routines, and that includes limiting screen time before bed. According to experts, about 90% of Texas school-age children spend two or more hours each day on screens out...
Texas tax-free weekend 2026: Items that qualify for back-to-school savings
Texas shoppers can skip the sales tax on a wide range of back-to-school items this weekend. The 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9 — and knowing what qualifies before you hit the stores (or your browser) can mean real savings. What it...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year
School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely. The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on t...
UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships....
Fort Bend ISD closed 7 elementary schools, but what happens to the buildings now?
Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs....
Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered education program this fall
Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools will utilize “TimeBack,” a two-hour learning tool developed by Alpha School that has come under criticism in other states....
Houston students and teachers share their work beyond the classroom in new exhibition “The Sequence Is Yours”
Art made in a classroom doesn’t always make it past the hallway. But a new exhibition organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s Teacher Advisory Group is changing that and giving Greater Houston students and their teachers a chance to see their work presented in a galle...
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.
Rice expands free tuition to families earning up to $200,000
Rice University on Monday announced an expansion of its Rice Investment financial aid program that will offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 a year, starting with students entering in fall 2027. Under the expanded program, Rice said students from fa...
Rice University in Houston to offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200K
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually....
Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
As preseason football workouts kicked off Monday, schools in the Houston area and across the state were required to measure the wet bulb globe temperature and adjust their practices accordingly....
2 Newsletter: New UIL Heat Safety Rules
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Texas school districts are starting the new school year with stricter heat safety standards for outdoor practices, requiring coaches to monitor conditions more closely than ever before. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us...
New UIL heat rules are now in effect. Here's what they mean for Texas football players and marching bands
For generations, football players and marching band members across Texas have spent late summer afternoons practicing in some of the hottest weather of the year. This school year, that could look different. Beginning August 1, every University Interscholastic League (UIL) school ...
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....
How to find the vaccination rate in your Texas school district
With measles cases rising , some Texas parents are taking a closer look at how protected their school communities are. The good news: you don’t have to guess. Texas school immunization coverage is published using state data, and one tool makes it easy to find your district’s numb...
Why getting your birth certificates ahead of the school year is so important
As families across the Houston area prepare for the first day of school, Saturday became another stop on the back-to-school checklist. Instead of shopping for backpacks or notebooks, hundreds of parents visited Harris County Clerk annexes to pick up one document many schools requ...
University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.