The upgrades come as the district acknowledges that more than 30% of its schools are over 50 years old, with widespread infrastructure issues that directly affect student learning.
With the Texas heat in full effect, Daikin and the Astros Foundation are launching a "Cooling Communities" initiative to help upgrade HVAC systems where they’re needed most. KPRC 2’s Andy Cerota previously spoke about the intense heat in that area.
After class was dismissed early on Monday for some Houston ISD students because of a faulty air conditioning system, the district is sending out its HVAC teams early Tuesday morning to ensure campuses are cooling properly.
Houston ISD confirmed they have HVAC technicians working to address the issues and said in part "spot coolers will be transported and installed where necessary."
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Parents, does your child’s school currently have functioning A/C? If not, please share the name of the school and the current classroom temperatures you're aware of.
Multiple classrooms at a Houston Independent School District elementary school reached over 80 degrees on Friday as the district continues to deal with A/C issues at multiple campuses.
Just before the deadly summer heat, an elderly Fifth Ward couple has a central air conditioner for the first time in more than a year. We have their story, plus other groups in the Houston area that can help with A/C repair if you are in need.
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Business owners at the Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa are struggling to keep their cool after the air conditioner in the building went out earlier this week.
If your air conditioning company has said they can’t service your system right now, they’re probably telling the truth.
