Houston ISD to implement new rules for athletic events
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new rules for minors attending UIL athletic events at HISD district facilities.
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Bible-infused curriculum (June 26, 2026)
On Friday's show: HISD has approved Bible-infused curriculum for elementary school students and adopted a $2 billion budget. We get details on both. And our non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services
The district is consolidating special education services for the 2026-27 school year, which has prompted a federal civil rights investigation.
Texas students’ performance in math remains below pre-pandemic levels, STAAR scores show
The third- through eighth-grade scores in Houston ISD largely mirrored statewide trends, with the district performing especially well at the eighth-grade level....
Houston ISD projects 4,000 student enrollment drop for 2026-27 school year
Houston ISD is projected to lose 4,000 students next year, which the superintendent expects will result in a $50 million funding cut.
HISD to start new 'Kinder Bridge' grade level for some students
HISD said the program will be treated as a separate grade level, which will be between kindergarten and first grade, with a new curriculum for students who are behind in reading....
Houston ISD highlights areas of strongest student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results released
Houston ISD is highlighting areas of strong student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results have been released.The district says the results show gains across nearly every subject and grade level, including reading growth in every tested grade, strong mathematics performance, and...
Houston ISD teams up with local faith, community leaders to keep students safe over summer break
According to HISD leaders, the initiative is about fostering relationships and reminding students that they are not alone, both on and off campus.
Universal free lunch ending at some HISD campuses; Here’s what parents need to do
HISD parents, heads up: nearly three dozen campuses will lose universal free lunch next school year.HISD says those schools will no longer participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which lets every student eat free without an application. The district hasn...
Students at 33 Houston ISD campuses will not automatically receive free meals during 2026-27 school year
Families can still apply on a household level for their children to receive free or reduced-priced meals if their school is no longer participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision Program....
33 HISD campuses no longer participating in free lunch program
Several Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically serve free breakfast and lunch to students in the upcoming school year, HISD announced.
Another Houston-area school district is consolidating special education programs for the upcoming school year
The move by Cy-Fair ISD will require transferring students to new campuses so they can access the specialized programs in Texas’ third-largest school district. The changes resemble Houston ISD’s special education restructuring, which prompted a federal civil rights investigation....
West U Baptist Church Parking Lot Construction
Starting on Monday, June 15, CityRise Church - West U Baptist Campus, will begin construction on its 3 parking lots on Milton St. This project is estimated to take 10 – 12 weeks to complete, and during that time, the parking lots will be inaccessible....
‘They’re my classmates’: Eight students rescued in Galveston after Pleasure Pier roller coaster stops mid-ride
Officials responded to the stranded riders, who were students from Houston ISD, at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews used a ladder truck to rescue them....
Beloved Port Arthur music teacher allegedly killed by wife's ex-boyfriend, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the victim and his wife were picking up a child the wife shared with the suspect, when the suspect rushed out and shot the victim standing by his vehicle....
Teachers union president files civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD over her firing
Michelle Williams, the president of the Houston Education Association and former Houston ISD elementary teacher, filed the complaint Tuesday in federal court....
Houston Ship Channel bridge honors Dr. Richard Tapia, National Medal of Science recipient
Harris County names Houston Ship Channel bridge after Dr. Richard Tapia, a pioneering mathematician who transformed STEM education nationwide.
Rapper 50 Cent helping Houston ISD students build businesses through G-Unity Foundation program
Rapper, actor, and entrepreneur 50 Cent is bringing his business mindset to Houston, this time focused on helping local students build futures beyond the classroom....
Houston ISD plans to raise employees’ costs for health insurance
A draft of HISD’s budget proposal for next year reveals the district plans to increase salaries, but mostly to offset the rise in health insurance costs....
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026)
On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions....
Houston ISD students pitch businesses at NRG Arena in 'Hustle Tank' competition
Some Houston ISD students will take over NRG Arena Wednesday night — not for sports or concerts — but to pitch businesses they built from the ground up....
Here's when Harris County schools let out for the summer and when they return
Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area.
Disney surprises HISD's Paige Elementary in honor of historic 'The Lion King KIDS' production
An afternoon pep rally turned into a moment of cheers, laughter, and happy tears for the hardworking students and staff preparing for their own production of "The Lion King KIDS."...
Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD’s special education changes
Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year....