Lockdown lifted after man found on roof of Alief ISD elementary school, district says
Alief ISD says students and staff were safe after an unidentified man was found on the roof of Cummings Elementary School in southwest Houston.
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Federal investigation of HISD (May 11, 2026)
On Monday's show: We learn why the U.S. Department of Education is investigating HISD and what it could mean for students and their families.
Houston ISD launching early literacy program to bridge gaps in reading skills
Critics of the new “Kinder Bridge” initiative, for students between kindergarten and first grade, wonder if it’s geared toward standardized testing an...
HISD under federal investigation over plans to restructure special education services
District leaders had recently confirmed they would consolidate students with disabilities into certain campuses beginning next school year.
2 middle school boys injured while helping woman during alleged assault at park in SW Houston
Two middle school boys are being praised for stepping in to help a woman deputies say was being assaulted by her boyfriend at Burnett Bayland Park in ...
HCSO investigating Klein HS head football coach for alleged inappropriate relationship with Tomball HS student years ago
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating a reported inappropriate relationship involving a former school football coac...
TEA investigating complaints tied to HISD special education changes
The Texas Education Agency says it is investigating multiple complaints tied to HISD’s special education plan for the 2026-27 school year.
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by schools in Houston and across world as finals loom
Houston ISD, Conroe ISD, Galveston ISD, Katy ISD, the University of Houston, Rice University and Texas A&M University are among the school systems imp...
Advocates voice concerns over Houston ISD's proposed special education changes
Parents are voicing their concerns over proposed changes to Houston ISD's special education programs.
Houston ISD announces plans to centralize special education services
After draft documents of the plan leaked and several outlets reported on the imminent changes, district leaders publicly confirmed plans to centralize...
‘I wasn’t part of the decision’: HISD parents react to proposed special education changes
HISD’s proposed special education overhaul is drawing concern from families and federal scrutiny, as some parents say they are still waiting for clear...
‘Candyman’ may have targeted multiple teens in Spring-area neighborhood, deputies say
A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say...
Department of Education opens investigation into Houston ISD over special education changes
A federal civil rights office just opened an investigation into HISD.
Lamar wins Houston ISD district title, Sam Houston advances in flag football playoffs
Five Houston ISD schools competed in the district championship in girls flag football, and two advance to the regional round of the playoffs at the Te...
U.S. Department of Education opens disability discrimination investigation into HISD special education proposal
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the over concerns tied to the dis...
Department of Education opens disability discrimination investigation into HISD, officials say
After HISD announced upcoming changes to its special education programs, the Department of Education opened a disability discrimination investigation ...
Cyberattack on Canvas impacts Houston ISD, Katy ISD, UH and other Texas schools as finals approach
A cybersecurity incident involving the Canvas learning platform disrupted access for teachers and students across the country on Thursday, including a...
‘Don’t move kids’: HISD parents push back against proposed special education overhaul
A leaked HISD draft document reveals major changes planned for some special education students next school year, including designated “Success Program...
HISD confirms some special education students will move campuses for the 2026-27 school year
HISD has confirmed changes are coming to special education after ABC13 was the first to report that some students could be moving campuses next school...
Cybersecurity breach hits Canvas learning platform used by HISD, other Houston-area school districts
Southwest Texas school districts are investigating a nationwide Canvas breach that exposed basic student info.
Proposed special ed changes at HISD (May 4, 2026)
On Monday's show: We learn about some proposed changes to special education at HISD, which have raised alarm. And we offer listeners a chance to vent ...
Houston ISD plans to consolidate special education services, parent says after district meeting
District leaders refuted the accuracy of internal planning documents that were recently leaked online, but acknowledged they plan to consolidate speci...
A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeover
Former Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second ...
Houston ISD to transform nine campuses into AI-focused schools
An elected trustee for the district questioned the rapid expansion of the pilot program, which initially included two schools.