Former Tomball ISD coach charged with indecency, sexual performance by a child
Authorities say the alleged abuse began when the victim was a student and continued over several years.
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17-year-old suspect charged with murder after student-athlete killed near Westbury HS, docs say
A 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder after a fatal shooting that left a Westbury High School student dead on Friday morning, according to court documents....
Manvel senior with Down syndrome scores 30-yard touchdown, celebrated by team in touching video
Manvel High School senior Mason Wisnoski, who has Down syndrome, scores a touchdown in a touching video shared with ABC13.
17-year-old suspect identified, charged with murder in shooting of Westbury High School senior
A 17-year-old has been charged in the fatal shooting of Westbury High School senior LePaul Warren , according to court records filed Saturday. 17-year-old in custody in connection to fatal shooting of Westbury High School student LePaul Warren Travoris Jarrell Hines is accused of...
Education Department rolls out FAFSA form earlier than ever before
Education Department rolls out earliest FAFSA form in history. The 15-minute financial aid application launches today.
Community mourns 15-year-old Royce Witchet shot near Westfield High School
Dozens of young people and family members gathered at a memorial outside Westfield High School to mourn 15-year-old Royce Witchet, who was fatally shot Tuesday near campus. Chants of “Justice for Roy!” and “Forever 15!” rang out at the vigil, reflecting the overwhelming emotion f...
Katy ISD joins Texas school voucher program through virtual high school
Katy ISD has entered Texas' school voucher program through its virtual learning program, a move the district says will provide more educational options for students while generating additional revenue....
What Arizona’s voucher program shows Texas about school choice, oversight and public school funding
When Arizona expanded its Education Savings Account (ESA) program statewide in 2022, it opened the door to a different approach to educating children. Now, as Texas gets underway with its own Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, the experience in Arizona offers an earl...
Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment....
Coping with violence: therapist’s advice after two teens killed near Houston schools
Key Takeaways for Families ✅ Parents: Regulate yourself first before talking to your child ✅ Ask what they know before adding new information ✅ Keep communication open -- make it clear they can always come to you ✅ Watch for two weeks of behavior changes as a signal to seek help ...
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...
U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
Irish band U2 returned to school Friday to put on a surprise class in rock and roll where they formed a half century ago. The band ripped through a seven-song set including an encore of “With or Without You” for hundreds of students in the schoolyard of Mount Temple Comprehensive...
LIVE UPDATES: Senior killed near Westbury High School; shooter at large
A 17-year-old Westbury High School senior was shot and killed Friday morning just steps from campus, prompting a massive law enforcement response and hours of heightened security for thousands of southwest Houston students and families. Officers were called to the scene around 9 ...
Houston ISD student dead following shooting outside Westbury High School
The Houston Independent School District said the high school was operating in “Secure” mode.
ABC13 Athlete of the Week: Randle HS running back is a rare talent racking up yards and records
Randle High School running back Landen Williams-Callis might go down as the best running back to come out of the Houston area. ABC13's Joe Gleason caught up with the football standout....
14-year-old accused of killing teen near Houston school: Can he face adult charges?
A 14-year-old is facing a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Royce Witchet — but whether that teen will ever be prosecuted as an adult is a question that won’t be answered anytime soon. The shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday on a sidewalk o...
HISD cuts campus budgets and positions as enrollment falls
Houston ISD is cutting campus budgets and adjusting staffing just weeks into the 2026–27 school year, citing lower-than-expected enrollment and changes in available funding. The district says the changes are part of its annual campus leveling process, which compares the number of...
Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says
Austin Current is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin government, education and community. Sign up for the Current’s free newsletter here . Parents at two failing Austin middle schools should have a say in whether the campuses c...
14-year-old suspect charged with murder following shooting near Westfield High School
A 14-year-old suspect has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon....
Houston ISD adjusts campus staffing, budgets amid enrollment decline
Houston ISD is making staffing and budget adjustments at some campuses as the district deals with declining enrollment and what it describes as limited financial resources, prompting concerns from the Houston Federation of Teachers about how the changes could impact teachers, pro...
Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes 2 student deaths
The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses
The announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances....
Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom
A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The warning Tuesday came despite no “confirmed information” that kratom contributed to eit...
Students outraged after Stanford University uses AI to alter race, appearances in promotional photo
Stanford University is facing criticism after using artificial intelligence to alter a photo of three students in an advertisement.
Remains of Texas State University student identified nearly six years after disappearing
His body was discovered on Sept. 8 near Luling — located east of San Antonio.
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...
At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder's...
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...
🛣️ Arlington Street has had failing grades for years. What happens next?
This one caught my attention. I’m looking into Arlington Street near Heights High School , where residents have raised concerns about long-term street and drainage issues, along with increased traffic and parking impacts. One resident sent me City street-assessment data showing p...
Jason Landry update today: Remains of missing Texas State University student found nearly 6 years after disappearance, AG says
There is a Jason Landry update today. The remains of the missing Texas State University student were found nearly 6 years after his disappearance, the AG says....
Boy, 14, in custody after deadly shooting of Spring ISD Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday....
Lamar CISD opens its CTE center with hopes of helping students land more than careers
Lamar CISD opened a career and technical education center that research shows is providing more than landing students jobs upon graduation.
Remains of missing Texas State University student found nearly 6 years after disappearance: AG
Authorities said the remains were found on Sept. 8, and DNA testing done at the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification confirmed it was Jason Landry....
Hotels sued over alleged sex trafficking of teen linked to Klein Cain High School prostitution case
Attorneys for a woman identified as Jane Doe have filed a federal lawsuit against several Houston-area hotel operators, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, alleging the businesses enabled and profited from a sex-trafficking scheme allegedly organized by a former Klein Cain High S...
Houston ISD considers selling closed neighborhood schools. The list of people who are helping decide is confidential
Natasha Johnson remembers her grandfather walking her to Burrus Elementary School on the north side of Houston every morning. The daily drop-off is a tradition she repeated at Burrus with her daughter, grandchildren and – until this year – her great grandson. For the first time s...
Search still ongoing for suspect who fled on foot after student killed near Westfield HS, HCSO says
A Spring ISD student is dead following a shooting that occurred near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Willis ISD increases security, requires clear backpacks after incidents involving guns at school
Authorities said all students will enter the campus through metal detectors and will soon be required to have clear backpacks.
‘I called him my heart’: Family identifies 15-year-old killed near Westfield High School
The family of the 15-year-old who was fatally shot near Westfield High School has identified him as Royce Witchet. Witchet’s mother, Rhonda Churchwell, said her son was her middle child but “my heart.” She described him as a loving and funny teenager who cared deeply for his sibl...
2 Newsletter: Investigators searching for answers after deadly shooting near Spring ISD school
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Here’s a quick look at the latest news, developments and updates from across the Houston area, with the information you need to start your day. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love our morning new...
Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High School
Deputies are searching for the person who shot and killed a 15-year-old near Westfield High School shortly after students were dismissed Tuesday afternoon. Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campus The shooting happened along a sidewalk near Westfield High S...
3 teens charged in alleged sexual assaults at Harris County private school
Three former student-athletes from a West Houston private school are facing felony charges following a law enforcement investigation into alleged sexual assaults and harassment in campus locker rooms, restrooms, and team buses....
15-year-old Spring ISD student dies in shooting near Westfield High School
A 15-year-old Spring ISD student has died after a shooting near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages
The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died....
Teen in custody after deadly shooting outside Spring ISD high school
The victim was identified as 15-year-old Royce Witchet, a student at Westfield High School. Investigators have not shared any details of what led up to the shooting on Tuesday....
2 Willis HS students taken into custody after making bomb statements to staff, district says
Two students were taken into custody after making verbal statements to school staff about having a bomb at Willis High School on Tuesday morning, according to Willis ISD....
Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campus
A 15-year-old Westfield High School student was fatally shot after school Tuesday, not far from the campus and Spring ISD administration building, prompting an increased law enforcement presence throughout the district for the rest of the week. The shooting happened on a sidewalk...
2 Willis High School students taken into custody after 'bomb' statements
Just a day after a gun was found at Willis High School, officials say two students were taken into custody on Tuesday for making comments about having a bomb....
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...
Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing certain federal programs, including Head Start preschools , community health clinics and adult education initiatives. U.S. District Judge Mary Mc...
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well....
3 teens charged with sexual assault of child after alleged abuse at Houston private school
Three former students at The Briarwood School in west Houston are charged with sexual assault of a child following allegations of repeated sexual abuse and harassment involving students at the school....
Nolan Wells' family pushes back after grand jury declines to recommend charges in his death
A grand jury has declined to recommend charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who was found dead two days after a July 4 boat trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The district attorney announced the grand jury’s findings late Monday af...
'Mumflation': Why Texas homecoming mums are costing Houston families more this year
If you have a high school student getting ready for homecoming season across Greater Houston, your wallet might already be feeling the squeeze. Parents and local artisans are reporting a sharp rise in the cost of homecoming mums....
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...
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...
New safety protocols for Willis High School after second on-campus gun incident
Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning....
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...
Hello Houston (September 21, 2026)
Today: We discuss how eliminating greenhouse gas limits for power plants could affect Houston, talk about Texas's new statewide reading list for public school students, learn about the threat coral reefs are facing in the Gulf, and more....
Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students
A jury on Monday convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was acting on orders from U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies. Jason E...