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It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative
On Friday through Sunday, some types of clothing, backpacks and other school supplies priced at $100 or less qualify for a sales tax exemption.
Texas child advocates urge families to keep children in Head Start amid reported federal rule changes
Texas early childhood advocates are urging families to continue sending their children to Head Start and Early Head Start programs despite growing concerns over reported changes to federal regulations that could affect the longtime child care and early education program. During a...
Start of school year delayed at Friendswood ISD's Westwood Elementary due to elevated mold levels
Friendswood ISD says the start of the school year at Westwood Elementary School will be delayed as the district works to deal with moisture and mold inside the building. In a letter posted by the district on Facebook, the district said it hired a third-party environmental consult...
Crosby ISD students head back to class as Houston-area school districts prepare to reopen
The first day of school has arrived for students in Crosby ISD, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 school year for one of the first districts in the Houston area to welcome students back to the classroom. While many families across the Houston area are still enjoying the final ...
Back-to-school anxiety? Houston area experts share ways parents can help kids adjust to a new grade
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, parents are checking off school supply lists, buying new clothes and getting back into routines. But experts say preparing children emotionally for a new school year is just as important. Whether your child is starting kindergart...
'The Shards' turns prep school into a nightmare in Ryan Murphy's FX thriller
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, "The Shards," transports viewers to 1980s Los Angeles, where privilege, wealth and fear collide in a suspense-filled adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel....
From e-motorcycles, mental health to armed guards, districts prepare for new school year
From training and new technology to policies about handling the growing e-bike use, it's not just teachers getting ready for the new school year.
University of Houston student says financial aid change left her scrambling before fall semester
A University of Houston student says she is searching for new ways to pay for school after learning that a state grant she expected to receive will no longer be available as a separate financial aid program....
Back-to-School schemes are on the rise: What parents need to know before clicking
Back-to-school season means new backpacks, sneakers, school supplies — and a flood of emails, texts, and online messages from schools, teachers, and organizations. But while parents are preparing their children for the classroom, cybercriminals are preparing their own back-to-sch...
2 Helps You: Texas Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend starts Friday, interesting exemptions
The first day of school is just around the corner, and while many students may not be ready to head back to class, plenty of parents are looking forward to the return to the classroom — as well as the chance to save money while shopping for school essentials. The State of Texas w...
Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus
The Houston Texans remain on track to break ground on their new Toro District facility in Cypress late this year, moving daily operations and training camp there by 2029 while keeping home games at Reliant Stadium....
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools...
Houston Marathon Foundation awards local students with college scholarships
On the path to success! Congratulations to these three runners who are being celebrated for their hard work on the track and in the community.
Back to school season starts for Houston-area districts
Houston-area school districts are returning to class for the 2026-2027 school year.
Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts for districts across the Houston area
Ahead of the first day of classes for most local school districts, there is a statewide sales tax holiday for school supplies.
Back-to-school tip: Experts say limiting screen time before bed can help kids sleep better
As families prepare for the new school year, health experts say now is the perfect time to reestablish healthy routines, and that includes limiting screen time before bed. According to experts, about 90% of Texas school-age children spend two or more hours each day on screens out...
Texas tax-free weekend 2026: Items that qualify for back-to-school savings
Texas shoppers can skip the sales tax on a wide range of back-to-school items this weekend. The 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9 — and knowing what qualifies before you hit the stores (or your browser) can mean real savings. What it...
New lawsuit uses Texas religious-freedom law to challenge Ten Commandments mandate
Three Houston-area mothers are suing the State of Texas and three local school districts in an effort to remove Ten Commandments posters from public-school classrooms. The lawsuit was filed July 30 in Harris County District Court by Emily Roth, Audrey Rosa Nath and Sanjam Kaur So...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year
School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely. The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on t...
What parents should know about the wet bulb globe temperature and heat safety
And with this being the first week when students can practice, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith has more on what parents should know about the impact this change can have on their student athlete....
UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships....
Fort Bend ISD closed 7 elementary schools, but what happens to the buildings now?
Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs....
Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered education program this fall
Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools will utilize “TimeBack,” a two-hour learning tool developed by Alpha School that has come under criticism in other states....
33 Houston ISD schools ending automatic free lunch program: What parents need to know
As families prepare for a new school year, some Houston ISD parents will notice an important change when it comes to school meals. This school year, 33 Houston ISD campuses will no longer participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) , a program that allows qua...
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.
Texas tax-free weekend: What qualifies and what can you buy online
Texas Tax-Free weekend is this Friday through Sunday when you can save on clothing, footwear, and school supplies.
Rice expands free tuition to families earning up to $200,000
Rice University on Monday announced an expansion of its Rice Investment financial aid program that will offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 a year, starting with students entering in fall 2027. Under the expanded program, Rice said students from fa...
Rice University in Houston to offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200K
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually....
Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
As preseason football workouts kicked off Monday, schools in the Houston area and across the state were required to measure the wet bulb globe temperature and adjust their practices accordingly....
New UIL heat rules are now in effect. Here's what they mean for Texas football players and marching bands
For generations, football players and marching band members across Texas have spent late summer afternoons practicing in some of the hottest weather of the year. This school year, that could look different. Beginning August 1, every University Interscholastic League (UIL) school ...
Texas hot temperatures: UIL issues new heat safety guidelines for high school athletes, marching bands
The latest move comes after several heat-related tragedies for Texas athletes.
How to find the vaccination rate in your Texas school district
With measles cases rising , some Texas parents are taking a closer look at how protected their school communities are. The good news: you don’t have to guess. Texas school immunization coverage is published using state data, and one tool makes it easy to find your district’s numb...
Top-ranked high school running back Landen Williams-Callis set to announce commitment
Landen Williams-Callis, a nationally ranked running back and Randle High School senior, is set to announce where he will begin his college football career. Stream the announcement at 6:45 p.m. on ABC13.com....
Why getting your birth certificates ahead of the school year is so important
As families across the Houston area prepare for the first day of school, Saturday became another stop on the back-to-school checklist. Instead of shopping for backpacks or notebooks, hundreds of parents visited Harris County Clerk annexes to pick up one document many schools requ...
University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
Katy residents push for Peek Road improvements
Drivers who use Peek Road in Katy, just south of FM 529, say one stretch has become frustrating. The stretch of Peek Road bottlenecks between Stockdick School Road and Beckendorff Road. View this post on Instagram The nearly mile-long stretch runs directly in front of the Aurora ...
New Texas heat rules could delay or cancel football, band practices this school year
Football and marching band practices across Texas could look very different this school year. Beginning August 1, schools must follow new mandatory heat safety rules that could shorten, delay or even cancel outdoor practices during dangerous heat. This is a major change. The Univ...
How to apply for free or reduced cost meals at Houston ISD schools
The new school year is rapidly approaching and with its arrival, so is the reality of lunches for children. Some families may qualify for free or reduced cost meals for their children at Houston ISD schools, but there is a process to determine and apply for it. Application Famili...
Three Houston-area moms sue over Ten Commandments in schools. They say it violates Texas’ own laws
A 2025 state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was upheld last spring by a federal appeals court. Now it's being challenged in a state-level court in Harris County....
New HISD athletics rules start Aug. 1: Here's what you can and can't bring to games
Fans heading to Houston ISD athletic events this school year will need to plan ahead. Starting Aug. 1, HISD is rolling out new security and entry rules for UIL sporting events at district athletic facilities, including a new clear bag policy, student ID requirements and adult sup...
HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes....
‘Why here?’: Hockley residents push back against proposed fuel storage terminal near neighborhoods, school
A proposed fuel storage terminal in northwest Harris County is drawing growing opposition from residents who say they’re worried about potential impacts on their health, quality of life and property values. The project, proposed by Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., now part of ONE...
Community colleges brace for local cuts after Texas funding shortchanges them millions
Texas community college leaders are bracing for cuts because they’re missing out on millions that the schools earned but the state can’t afford to pay....
Must-have lunch gear & accessories for back to school 2026
Upgrade your lunch gear with these new accessories for students.
Houston Rockets, Reliant offering free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and screenings at back-to-school bash
With the first day of school around the corner, Reliant and the Houston Rockets are joining forces to help families get ready. The two organizations will host their fourth annual Back-to-School Bash on Friday, July 31, aiming to serve up to 1,000 students with backpacks and schoo...
Father to be sentenced for murder in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son
Colin Gray admitted to providing the assault rifle used by his then-14-year-old son in the shooting at Apalachee High School, which killed two students and two teachers....
Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year
A Fort Bend ISD parent says the Sugar Mill Elementary closure led her family to enroll at Aristoi Classical Academy. The district previously outlined transition support, but questions remain about enrollment and plans for the closed campus....
Teachers claim Cy-Fair ISD restricts classroom wish lists from being shared online
A recent TikTok video caught attention online this week as Houston mother Aly Matei sparked questions about whether teachers in Cy-Fair ISD are allowed to share classroom wish lists online. View this post on Instagram Matei said the issue came to light after she tried to find loc...
Houston-area school districts update e-bike rules ahead of new school year
Katy ISD, Conroe ISD and Barbers Hill ISD have each announced different approaches, but district leaders say the changes are centered on student safety....
Understanding wet bulb globe temperature to discern heat risk
The University Interscholastic League announced new heat safety protocols for high school athletes in Texas, using a measurement called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to dictate if weather conditions are deemed safe....
6 players, 4 coaches charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents
6 players and 4 coaches were charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents.
Hello Houston (July 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s record investment in Texas students through scholarships, talk with Houston artist Tay Butler about what shapes his work, dispel common misconceptions about organ donation, and more....
Spring Branch ISD to open Guthrie Center career hub, with real-world training for teens
The Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) is preparing to open its new Guthrie Center, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility that prepares students for the workforce. View this post on Instagram The new facility, which is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 sc...
Teacher's mission extends beyond the lesson plan
Lisa Archie inspires confidence in her students, and thanks to the Houston Food Bank, she has access to the school supplies they need to thrive.
Texas Rep. Penny Morales Shaw discusses school funding, AI and resources for student families
Texas State Representative Penny Morales Shaw addressed questions about education funding, artificial intelligence, and resources available to families during a recent community briefing focused on youth issues. During the briefing, Morales Shaw responded to questions about the s...
Harris County Clerk to hold Saturday birth certificate event to help families get ready for school
With the first day of school around the corner, the Harris County Clerk’s Office is opening its doors on a weekend to help parents and guardians check a key item off their back-to-school list: securing a certified birth certificate for student registration. The office will host i...
Some schools installing pepper-spraying drones to help stop active school shooters
Some American schools are now turning to a hi-tech drones to combat active shooters.
The week in politics (July 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the role the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had on Houston and the city’s desegregation more than 50 years ago....
Fort Bend ISD approves adding cellphone towers near several schools
Some Fort Bend ISD parents are worried about health impacts with cellphone towers going to school properties, while some experts caution the impacts are unknown....
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