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Texas comptroller to review finances of 4 school districts, including Austin and Prosper ISDs
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Hot classrooms, repeated complaints: HISD families demand lasting A/C fixes
Hot classrooms. Repeated complaints. And parents wondering when the next repair will finally be the one that lasts. KPRC 2 has reported on air conditioning problems at Houston ISD schools multiple times this school year. The messages keep coming — from parents worried about their...
HISD parents: Has your child’s school had problems with the A/C or heat?
KPRC 2 is working on a story and wants to hear about your experience. Classrooms at Pugh Elementary reach 89 degrees Email desk@kprc.com and copy tbruck@kprc.com with: Your child’s school and grade What the problem is and how long it’s been happening Whether you contacted the sch...
Conroe ISD coach accused of grooming students, sexually exploiting female student-athletes
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
Abbott wants to eliminate school property taxes for Texas homeowners. Who would pay instead?
HOUSTON – For Texas homeowners, Governor Greg Abbott is promising a dramatic reduction in one of their biggest annual bills: He wants to eliminate the portion of property taxes that homeowners pay to their local school districts on their homesteads. “The amount you get on your bi...
Texas school bus funding falls short as districts face route cuts and rising transportation costs
SPRING, Texas – Jarred Hostetler never got rid of the posters he made in 2024 to protest his kids’ school district’s decision to eliminate almost 80 school bus routes. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District cut the transportation budget that year to lower the district’s mu...
Conroe Noon Lions: Bob Hataway speaks on his 52 years as a Lion
What have the Conroe Noon Lions been up to? Last week fourteen Lions conducted eye screenings for forty-two pre-school children at the Kids-R-Kids Child Center and Presbyterian Day School. As usual, these were free of charge to the children because our motto is “WE SERVE.” And we...
Hot classrooms, frustrated parents: HISD's ongoing HVAC crisis
Houston Independent School District students and teachers are feeling the heat — literally — as aging HVAC systems leave some classrooms sweltering. KPRC 2 has received a flood of emails, messages and comments from parents and teachers about the uncomfortable conditions inside HI...
Texas Education Agency requests $97B to fund K-12 education initiatives in 2028-29
The Texas Education Agency is asking state lawmakers to spend $97.3 billion on K-12 education initiatives and staffing in the next two years, up from about $91 billion in the current state budget . What you need to know During a Sept. 29 hearing on the agency’s legislative approp...
HISD cuts hit campuses across Houston as schools begin notifying families of staffing and program changes
Houston ISD is making budget and staffing cuts at campuses across the district, with school leaders notifying families about changes to classrooms, teaching positions and programs. The district says the adjustments are tied to lower-than-expected enrollment and changes in availab...
Where are HISD’s uncertified teachers? ENOUGH finds more at some of Houston’s most challenged schools
Texas has more uncertified teachers in its classrooms than any other state in the country, driven by a nationwide shortage of state-certified educators, a certification process that can take years to complete and a push by many school districts to cut costs. Uncertified teachers ...
8 nonprofit and community updates from Montgomery County this fall
Several nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County held events in late summer or recently announced upcoming fundraisers or events. Here’s a look at some news from area nonprofit organizations, private schools and community organizations in Montgomery County and The Woodlands a...
Westbury senior who was shot and killed identified as LePaul Warren
A family member has identified the victim of this morning’s deadly school shooting as LePaul Warren, who was a senior at Westbury High School in southwest Houston. Warren, 17, was a wide receiver and starter on the school’s varsity football team and a shooting guard for varsity b...
Does your school have a nurse? 60 HISD campuses don’t, data shows
A question from an ENOUGH community member led to a bigger question about school nurses in Houston. Does your child’s school have a nurse? ENOUGH’s Amy Davis asked parents and school nurses to tell us what they are seeing at their schools. The responses raised questions about sch...
How safe is your child’s school? Five questions every parent should ask right now
A loaded gun, a knife assault and threats involving Houston-area schools have raised questions for parents just weeks into the new school year. The incidents are happening as the FBI Houston Field Office investigates a record number of school-threat reports from the previous scho...
In-Step Dance Center welcomes 28th season with a new location
In-Step Dance Center teaches a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical and tap dance. Courtesy In-Step Dance Center. In-Step Dance Center is starting its 28th season teaching students in The Woodlands area at a new location on Sawdust Road. The school has been in operat...
Sheriff Gonzalez Confirms Shooting Death of 15-Year-old Spring ISD Student
SPRING, Texas — A 15-year-old Westfield High School student was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon on a sidewalk along Ella Boulevard, just off campus, and authorities were still searching Tuesday night for a suspect who fled on foot. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputie...
Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campus
Authorities confirm a 15-year-old student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened off Ella Boulevard, near the high school. Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in...
Two students taken into custody over bomb comments at Willis High School, day after gun found on campus
Two students at Willis High School were taken into custody Tuesday morning after making statements about having a bomb, according to school officials, as the campus began implementing heightened security measures following a string of gun-related incidents. The latest incident co...
Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in alleged locker room sex assaults
Court records detail allegations that at least two students at The Briarwood School, a Houston private school serving children with learning differences, were sexually assaulted and harassed in locker rooms and other school-related settings during the 2025–26 school year. Two stu...
Willis HS to install metal detectors after second gun found on campus this school year; parents demand action
Willis High School will begin screening every student through metal detectors and searching backpacks Tuesday after a second gun was discovered on campus this school year, prompting safety concerns among parents who say they have had enough. The announcement came Monday, Sept. 21...
Willis High School placed on hold status after loaded gun discovered on campus
Willis High School was placed in a hold status after staff members discovered a loaded gun on campus Monday morning. In an email sent to families, the school confirmed the discovery and said a student has been detained. The gun was also confiscated. RELATED: Willis High School st...
High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune State-appointed HISD Superintendent Mike Miles huddles with Fonville Middle School administrators after observing seventh grade teacher Ashlie Flores teach her students on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Texas’ top officials want to use Miles’ schoo...
HISD enrollment drops trigger budget cuts, teachers union raises alarms
The Houston Independent School District is facing scrutiny after announcing budget adjustments tied to student enrollment numbers — moves that could mean significant cuts for several campuses. Each year, HISD conducts what it calls a standard campus leveling process after the sch...
Lone Star College enrollment exceeds 100K, Texas Roadhouse coming to Montgomery: 8 stories trending from across the North Houston area
Need to catch up with Community Impact ’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 11-18. Lone Star College System student enrollment exceeds 100K for first time Over 100,000 students have enrolle...
Rotary: Rotarians participate in reading event at Runyan Elementary
Rotarians were heavily involved in education this past week. The Rotary Club of Conroe participated in reading to students at Runyan Elementary School on Wednesday. Steve Scheffler, Leland Dushkin, Lamar Casparis, Jim Wiggins and wife Sylvia along with yours truly dressed up in C...
Tomball ISD reviews proposal for virtual academy for Cybersecurity
The proposed Tomball ISD Virtual Academy for Cybersecurity, a new Career and Technical Education program that focuses on college credits and training in cybersecurity and computer science, would be the 11th virtual school of its type in Texas. Mapping it out The presentation for ...
Coffee and cards: 8 business updates to know near downtown Austin
From cards and collectibles to hotels and hospitality, check out eight business updates from the west campus and downtown Austin area. This list is not comprehensive. Now Open Mo Bamba Cards & Collectibles Former The University of Texas at Austin basketball player and NBA player ...
MAP: See Texas school voucher applications and awards by school district
Earlier this year, more than 270,000 students across Texas applied for the state’s new school voucher program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or TEFA. A district-level report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which oversees the program, identified 92,728 awa...
Texas school vouchers program raises questions over how families can use funds
Texas’ new school choice program has awarded funds to about 118,440 students, but as families begin using the funds, families raise questions about what the money can actually pay for and how the state-funded accounts interact with financial assistance offered by private schools....
Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena. The Harris County Sports & Convention...
Conroe Noon Lions: Club members kick off first ‘Reading at Reaves’ event of the year
Conroe Noon Lions are “Roaring into Fall” with a calendar full of terrific events, service projects and involvement with our wonderful community. We have a nearly full roster of Lions looking forward to our first of this school year “Reading at Reaves” event. We adapt and overcom...
“AI slop” in the classroom? HISD parent questions errors in children’s worksheets
Imagine sitting down to help your child with homework only to realize some of the information they are being asked to learn is not correct. A map contains misspelled or made-up locations. Characters’ names change within the same story. An illustration shows animals that do not lo...
Conroe Noon Lions: Lions hear from officer on fight against online child predators
The Conroe Noon Lions calendar is super busy in September! Following our new President Sharene Carr’s theme for the year, “Driven to Serve”, Lions will be reading to CISD students, fishing & playing games with ‘special’ abled kids and their families, dancing & raising money, and ...
Thunder may have prompted call, no active shooter found at Magnolia elementary school
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said there is no active shooter at Willie Williams Elementary School in Magnolia after authorities responded to a report of possible gunshots around 12:40 p.m. Multiple law enforcement agencies quickly secured and cleared the campus. Officia...
Find extracurricular supplies, lessons at these 11 businesses across the Lake Houston area, East Montgomery County
From arts to athletics, these local businesses offer supplies, classes and training opportunities for students taking a variety of extracurricular courses in the 2026-27 school year. This list is not comprehensive. Arts 1. Cordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor The school offers ar...
Career and Technical Education programs expand in Conroe, Willis and Montgomery
Across Conroe, Montgomery and Willis ISDs, each district offers a wide variety of Career and Technical Education programs tailored to individual students’ interests and skill sets. The Texas Education Agency has an official framework for 14 distinct CTE career clusters. Within th...
Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Depression Edouard
Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Wednesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas W...
Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard
Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Wednesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas W...
New Texas laws taking effect today: What Houstonians need to know
Several new Texas laws took effect today, bringing changes that could impact consumers, schools and businesses across the state. Right-to-repair If your phone or tablet breaks, you now have more options for getting it fixed. House Bill 2963 requires manufacturers to give consumer...
New Texas laws taking effect on Sept. 1: What Houstonians need to know
Several new Texas laws took effect today, bringing changes that could impact consumers, schools and businesses across the state. Right-to-repair If your phone or tablet breaks, you now have more options for getting it fixed. House Bill 2963 requires manufacturers to give consumer...
Several Houston-area school districts cancel classes Tuesday ahead of tropical weather
Several Houston-area school districts have made the decision to cancel classes on Tuesday in preparation of expected inclement tropical weather. Crosby ISD Crosby ISD says it has canceled classes on Tuesday ahead of the inclement weather. “Crosby Independent School District will ...