Houston ISD will eliminate 300 central office positions at the end of 2025-26 school year, Houston

More than 30 HISD schools will not participate in federal universal free lunch program in 2026-27

More than 30 HISD schools will not participate in a federal program providing universal free lunch to thousands of students ...

2024 school rankings: 9 Houston public schools earn A+

HOUSTON — The grade is in! Nine different Houston-area schools earned an A+ ranking for the 2023-2024 school year, according to a report released Wednesday. Children At Risk produced the rankings for ...

3 years into the takeover, HISD is embracing AI, evolving its signature NES reform model

Three years into the takeover, Houston ISD is preparing to launch the next evolution of its controversial reform model, with ...

See Houston's most expensive private schools for the 2026-27 school year

Tuition at the costliest private schools in Houston ranges from $30,000 to $63,000 a year. Nearly 35 private schools charge tuition over $30,000, compared to three in 2019.

Multiple Houston-area school districts announce campus closures, matching national trend

As Houston-area school districts wrap up the school year, several have announced that some campuses will not reopen in the ...

Houston private schools see a 30-40% rise in applications

HOUSTON — With the Texas private school voucher program heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law, some of Houston’s private schools are already preparing for expansion. Some schools ...

Houston ISD’s proposal to shutter magnet programs sparks community outcry

Houston community members listen to Daniel Gray, Houston ISD’s deputy chief over college, career and military readiness, speak about a proposal to shutter some on-campus magnet programs during a ...

Houston-area schools move graduations indoors as storms threaten Memorial Day weekend

Other districts with indoor venues plan to stay on track on Saturday, while Humble ISD has said the roofs will be closed at ...

Many of Houston's elite private schools are saying 'no' to vouchers. Here's why

When Gov. Greg Abbott came to Houston to promote school vouchers, he chose a top-rated Christian private school for a rally, urging lawmakers to "return mom and dad to being in charge of their child's ...

Houston ISD will eliminate 300 central office positions at the end of 2025-26 school year

Texas' largest school district eliminated 300 positions in latest round of cuts.

Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros: TV channel, start time, streaming for Jun. 02

Here's how to watch Tuesday's Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how ...

National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list

Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in ...

Who are Wisconsin’s best-ever high school baseball players? Vote here

We’re embarking on a project to find Wisconsin’s best high school athletes of all time. And we need your help. Vote in our ...

Teen flown to Texas Medical Center after shooting inside Humble-area home

A 16-year-old boy was flown to the Texas Medical Center after Harris County deputies say he was shot inside a home in the ...

How Fordham Launched The Careers Of Mike Breen And Other Sportscasters

On Wednesday night, Breen will call Game 1 of the NBA finals. It will be the 21st consecutive year Breen will serve as the ...

Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns

Since 2020, the state education agency has taken over eight school districts — four in just the past few months — and ...

Panthers’ Etienne watched his brother cash in. Now, he wants to take ‘next step’

Second-year running back Trevor Etienne is looking to make his mark with the Carolina Panthers. He spoke with The Observer ...

Steelers gave Nick Herbig a $100 million contract. What will Joey Porter Jr. get?

His assignment: Shadow Houston Texans wideout Nico Collins, a 6-foot-4, 222-pound mismatch. During the Steelers’ 30-6 loss in ...

Who calls pitches in MLB? Pushing buttons now an analytics battleground

He mixed his pitches well, McCullough said of the former Cy Young Award winner. Used his entire arsenal. Kept James Wood, the ...

007 Trump: President posts picture of himself as James Bond and declares he is ‘the greatest attraction’

President Donald Trump has posted a meme of himself as the iconic British secret agent James Bond on another busy night on ...

Jalen Duren’s restricted free-agency questions, trade targets and more

The Pistons would likely have to trade LeVert (entering next season on an expiring $14.8 million deal), let unrestricted free ...

NBA salary cap expert breaks down Detroit Pistons' potential spending

NBA salary cap expert Keith Smith, of Spotrac, joined the "Pistons Pulse" podcast on Tuesday, June 2, to break down the ...