As Houston ISD students head back to class on Tuesday, the weather looks like a fairly typical late-August day.

Houston parents can save on back-to-school shopping through Texas' annual tax-free weekend from August 8-10, where essentials like clothing, backpacks, and school supplies are exempt from sales tax, provided individual items are under $100.

School is almost back in session, and KPRC 2 wants to help prepare you by answering your questions and hearing from experts about helpful tips and suggestions for the school year.

With triple-digit temperatures, parents are advised to pack safe and nutritious school lunches focusing on protein-rich and minimally processed foods such as wraps, sandwiches, pasta, and rice bowls.

As the school year approaches in Houston, the city is hosting various initiatives to ensure students are well-prepared and healthy.

Three Houston entrepreneurs, Chris Boykins, Fred Weary, and Joseph Roquemore, are collaborating to support local youth through their nonprofit organizations.

The cost of school supplies and clothes have skyrocketed this year, but that doesn’t mean your student has to miss out on the latest styles. Here’s a list of resources to help your child start the year off right without putting a strain on your wallet.

I know, I know, it’s August and we are always hot.

Denny’s joined forces with two Houston-based organizations to give back to the community. The first of two events, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, was hosted by Sister 2 Sistah and the second event, Back 2 School Basketball Camp, took place on August 3.

The World Youth Foundation is holding a free Back 2 School Summit Sunday, July 23, at The George R. Brown Convention Center. The event will be hosted by the Madd Hatta, Houston’s legendary radio personality and music executive.

Parents, as you gear up to send your children back to school, it’s important to make sure they’re up to date with the current list of vaccinations mandated by the state of Texas.

As students are preparing to return to school this upcoming year, Fort Bend County has ramped up its safety and security procedures to ensure protection across area campuses. On Tuesday, state legislators, school and county officials joined with law enforcement to outline their plans to the public.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is hosting two events in an effort to help families who are in need of their child’s records for school registration.

Some Aldine Independent School District employees created a viral video on TikTok by getting into the groove.