We previously reported on the $1.5 million that HISD spent on a consulting group to persuade voters to “support” a now-failed district bond during the November 2024 elections. Here’s a more in-depth look at what happened.

The family of a seven-year-old student at a Houston ISD elementary school is speaking out after they said their child was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the school’s bathroom.

Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school.

Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern in Houston's schools, impacting student achievement and school funding.

In response to the alarming rates of truancy and chronic absenteeism in Texas schools, lawmakers are pushing forward key legislation aimed at addressing these issues.

Rice University and the Houston Independent School District are joining forces to significantly enhance Sunrise Centers, which play a vital role in providing essential support such as food, school supplies, mental health care, and job training to students and families.

HISD is implementing more changes to its transportation in the upcoming school year.

Former HISD COO Brian Busby and contractor Anthony Hutchison found guilty in a $6M bribery and fraud scheme. Money meant for schools ended up in their pockets.

A Houston Independent School District bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

Ken Paxton’s office sent the letter to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the Board President Audrey Momanaee.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorney’s Office in connection to the Houston Independent School District’s taxpayer-funded rollout of last year’s massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.

It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.

The Houston Independent School District's recent audit has unveiled delays in extra duty pay due to late documentation approvals.

Concerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.

Houston ISD has reported zero truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency over the past four years, despite thousands of students being marked truant each year.

Houston ISD joins other school districts in a lawsuit against social media companies for allegedly causing emotional and physical harm to students.

As immigration enforcement ramps up in southeast Texas, Houston ISD schools, like Fleming Middle School, are taking steps to reassure parents and protect students.

On Monday we first exposed a $2-million dollar “key action” listed in the 2024-2025 budget consisting of an “Ask voters for a bond election in November 2024.” What we uncovered was that HISD used nearly $1.4 million dollars to hire a consulting group that specializes in communications, governmental relations and campaigns. Ultimately the district posted social media videos with the words “RENEW HISD” at the end of the highly produced thirty-second videos.

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.

A mother from Houston ISD is preparing to take legal action against Fleming Middle School after her daughter was allegedly assaulted by a dance teacher.

Parents of students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) organized a "sickout" protest against Superintendent Mike Miles' policies, expressing frustrations over the district's handling of potential ICE raids and pressure on teachers.

Less than 24 after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed whether the Houston Independent School District did everything by the book regarding last November’s $4 billion bond, one Texas State Senator already is saying that he believes state law was broken.

Last November, Houston Independent School District (HISD) $4 billion bond proposal didn’t pass.

A former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Pre-K program, available for children aged 3 or 4 by September 1 who reside within the district.

As Houston faces the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures next week, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is closely monitoring the situation.

As the Spring semester gets underway, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles is holding a press conference.

ASK MIKE MILES: Superintendent Mike Miles will be LIVE at the KPRC 2 studio during our 4 p.m. broadcast. Let us know if you have any questions you'd like us to ask him.

Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student, was tragically struck and killed by a train while attempting to cross the railroad tracks near his school. His death has reignited long-standing concerns about the safety of students navigating these hazardous crossings.

HISD officials acknowledged that 118 of the district's 274 schools are near railroad crossings. Nine of those have particularly hazardous conditions, with Milby High School being one of the most at-risk campuses.

Following a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 15-year-old Houston Independent School District student who was hit and killed by a train while walking to school, Union Pacific responds with claims of what happened during the incident.

The heartbreaking death of 15-year-old Milby High School student Sergio Rodriguez, who was fatally struck by a train on his way to school, has led to a lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad.

Texas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) pledged continued support for the family of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student who was killed in a train accident and announced measures to assist grieving students and staff.

The Houston Independent School District has launched its Crisis Response and Behavioral Supports (CRBS) Department after a student was fatally struck by a train Monday morning near 2000 Broadway St.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train this morning in Houston's southside, at 2000 Broadway Street near Galveston Road.

Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school partnered with Houston ISD, will permanently close on December 20 due to financial difficulties caused by low enrollment numbers.

Lantrip Elementary School has named an interim principal, sources confirm.

This marks the second principal turnover at Lantrip this year and comes amidst broader concerns about leadership instability, with a reported 70% teacher turnover rate since June.

Lantrip Elementary parents are planning a protest against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) on November 20, demanding transparency regarding the sudden removal of Principal Valiza Castro after just three months.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is considering selling 19 properties to address financial shortfalls.

After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.

Parents and students both had the opportunity to address Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and the school board for the first time since the staff reorganization at Harvard Elementary school—and they didn’t hold back.

Superintendent Mike Miles said, "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children."

Superintendent Mike Miles said, "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children."

Houston voters must decide whether to approve this significant financial investment under the current state-appointed administration or wait until the Houston Independent School District is returned to elected officials.

As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.

Houston Independent School District is grappling with a massive scandal as three of its staff members have been arrested in connection with a million-dollar teacher certification fraud.

Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

This morning, two students at Lamar High School were charged after being found with weapons on campus.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease.

Once an F-rated school, Fleming has leapt to a B-rating, showcasing the potential success of the NES model.

This November, Houston voters face a pivotal decision on the largest school bond in Texas history—$4.4 billion aimed at upgrading school infrastructure and expanding educational programs.

Students at Fleming Middle School are experiencing both challenges and growth under the Houston Independent School District's New Education System.

The Houston Independent School District has appointed a Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability for a proposed $4.4 billion bond.

The Houston Independent School District is at the center of a heated debate over a historic $4.4 billion bond proposal, aimed at funding urgent improvements in schools.

Parents called the KPRC 2 newsroom concerned after getting calls from their children at school.

Dr. Shelby Calabrese, the principal of Harvard Elementary School, has been placed on administrative leave by the Houston Independent School District (HISD), though specific reasons for this decision remain undisclosed.

📚 Did you know that HISD is requesting a $4.5 billion bond proposal? This could be the largest in Texas history! The bond aims to address overdue facility upgrades and meet the district's $10 billion needs. #HISD #bondproposal #educationupdates #communitynews

How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

A student has been stabbed at a Houston Independent School District high school, district reports.

In the wake of online and social media posts suggesting Texas schools would become targets of violence, Houston ISD responded by increasing security at district schools this week.

FIEL, an immigrant led civil rights organization, is standing in solidarity with the family of a Marshall Middle School student who died on campus.

The Houston Independent School district is taking a statewide threat against several Texas public schools seriously by increasing its security.

Our teachers often go above and beyond to make sure their students want for nothing in the classroom...even when it means reaching into their own pockets.

Parents, neighbors and school administrators are calling on local officials regarding the opening of a smoke shop that they say is too close to Wharton Dual Language Academy elementary-middle school, a magnet school in Houston Independent School District.

A student at Bellaire High School was removed from campus after a gun was reportedly found on Tuesday, according to Houston Independent School District.

As Fleming Middle School kicks off the new school year under the New Education System, Principal Deven Adams and his dedicated team are aiming for an A-rating. Despite district-wide challenges, the school’s community is optimistic and united in their efforts. “I want that A,” says Adams, echoing the determination felt throughout the campus.

The Houston Independent School District officially declined Thursday to elaborate about the specifics regarding the death of Marshall Middle School student, Landon Payton.

Houston Independent School District's $4.4 billion bond proposal, the largest in Texas history, goes to voters this November. With 75% resident support, the "Renew HISD" bond aims to rebuild schools, update HVAC systems, and enhance security. The bond is split into two propositions: $3.96 billion for school upgrades and $440 million for technology enhancements. Will you vote to renew HISD?

More and more HISD schools are turning up with hot classrooms and broken AC systems. Outside Margaret Long Wisdom High School on a sweltering day in Houston, the outside mural says “where the world comes to learn”, but maybe it should be “where the world comes to sweat.”

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.

Jackie Anderson, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, claims that defibrillators at multiple HISD schools, including Marshall Middle School, are not functioning properly.

Houston ISD has released more information after a Marshall Middle School student died after a medical emergency Wednesday.

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.

Houston Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles provided an update on the death of a student at Marshall Middle School.

The Houston Independent School District has provided a crisis response team to the Marshall Middle School community after a student suffered from a medical emergency on campus Wednesday.

According to HISD administrators, four out of 247 schools are currently dealing with air conditioning issues.

One major district in the Greater Houston area has announced a new cell phone policy that is being widely discussed as the school year gets underway.

HISD officials are prioritizing student safety amid rising temperatures.

A Southwest Houston family had to take three METRO buses to get their daughter to Briarmeadow Charter School due to unresolved HISD bus route assignments. Despite HISD's efforts, around 700 students are still awaiting bus stop assignments. Have you experienced similar issues with school transportation? Share your story in the comments.

As parents prepare for the first day of school at Houston Independent School District -- many campuses seem to be unprepared.

The Houston ISD Board of Managers voted unanimously to send a bond proposal to the ballot for voters in November.

Houston Independent School District, the largest in Texas, will start the 2024-2025 school year with 748 fewer teachers compared to last year. Despite fewer teachers, the district boasts only 45 vacancies and promises that every classroom will have an effective educator.

HISD has made cuts to 85 school bus routes

“Teachers are being bullied into submission, bullied out of their careers,” one HISD student said. ”The new curriculum is horrible. I’m stressed out. I’m tired. Everything is gloomy, and the atmosphere is just anxiety and stress.”

The Houston Independent School District announced they are making adjustments to their school choice transportation system.

The Houston Independent School District has launched a new app which will provide news from the district to families.

Ninety percent of predators are someone the child knows, according to Kerry McCracken, Exec Dir. Childrens Assessment Center.

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles presented the latest STAAR test results to the city council, highlighting significant improvements at several schools. Despite the positive outcomes, Miles faced tough questions about extensive teacher and principal layoffs. What do you think about these changes in Houston schools? Read the full story and share your thoughts in the comments!

The district says these meals help ensure students who relied on school meals during the academic year may still have access to good nutrition while on summer vacation.

Students at Fleming Middle School have shown remarkable improvement in their STAAR test results, with significant growth in reading and math.

📚 Exciting news from the Houston Independent School District (HISD)! The latest results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams (STAAR) show that HISD students have demonstrated significant academic growth 💪🎉 Despite the challenges, HISD is closing achievement gaps and paving the way for a brighter future, according to Superintendent Mike Miles. #HISD #AcademicGrowth #ClosingGaps #EducationMatters

New STAAR exam data released by HISD Tuesday reveals academic growth across the district this year.

Do you have questions for Superintendent Miles about the STAAR exam results or HISD’s educational initiatives? Submit your questions! Our Candace Burns will sit down with him Tuesday afternoon and your questions could be featured!

Former Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams is celebrating preliminary results Houston ISD’s superintendent shared with the public Wednesday.

A closer look at the data shows other years had greater growth in all subjects except Biology

Houston Independent School District is hosting several community meetings trying to garner support for the largest bond proposal in Texas history.