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New pharmaceutical campus near Lake Houston, SHSU college name change: 7 trending stories from across the North Houston area
Need to catch up on Community Impact’ s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 7-14 1. Sam Houston State University announces new name for College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe The Sam Houston Sta...
9 school bond project updates for The Woodlands area
A number of school bond projects are underway in Conroe ISD and Tomball ISD in The Woodlands area. Here are a few with updates as of late summer. Conroe ISD Grand Oaks Junior High School Project: The new junior high school campus will be an addition to the Grand Oaks ninth-grade ...
HISD STAAR scores show academic gains three years after state takeover; Mike Miles says ‘the work isn’t done’
HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Educati...
HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes
An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise. Darius Williams, who is listed in the Wheatley High...
HISD superintendent Miles pushes NES model despite controversy surrounding program
Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
More Charges for Magnolia Teacher Accused of Molesting Students
More Charges for Magnolia Teacher Accused of Molesting Students Texas Scorecard
Sam Houston State University announces new name for College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe
“Glenda and I are deeply honored to have the College of Osteopathic Medicine named in our honor,” Russell Gordy said. “From our earliest conversations with Dr. Dana Hoyt, we believed Sam Houston could create a medical school that would serve Texas. Chancellor Brian McCall champio...
Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune Jaleel Montgomery, 11, rests on his mom Mikole’s shoulder after a tutoring session with retired educator Arleen Woodson at the Missouri City Branch Library on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Missouri City. Jaleel is attending his first day of class...
HISD parent guide: Tools, safety tips, resources for new school year
Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, wants parents to be equipped with the right tools heading into the new school year. From communication apps to bus registration, here’s what families need to know. Stay connected with ParentSquare, Connect...
Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Houston ISD is launching a new tool this school year to help parents stay connected with students who ride the bus. It’s called SMARTtag. HISD says all students who are registered to use any of the district’s transportation services will get a special SMARTtag badge. They will sc...
Rotary: Conroe ISD coaches give an overview of high-school football at Pigskin Preview
Fall is coming which means football is back! The head football coaches from the high schools in Conroe Independent School District came to visit the Rotary Club of Conroe to talk about their football programs. There is a lot of football talent growing up in CISD with these coache...
When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom. Several school districts begin classes during the second week of August, while others won’t welcome students back until later in the month. Here’s a look at when some of...
Q&A: Get to know Kendra Wiggins, executive director of Conroe ISD’s special education department
Kendra Wiggins is the executive director of the Conroe ISD special education department, which has grown by 15% in the past five years, with 11,911 special education students currently enrolled and 1,084 students being evaluated, as previously reported by Community Impact . A 27-...
Indoor artisan market, CPR training: 6 events to attend in New Caney, Porter Aug. 7-11
Check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter from Aug. 7-11. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Back to School Bash Get ready to go back to school at this festival hosted by Montgomery County Market Days. The festival will include live music, f...
Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts for districts across the Houston area
Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media Row of school buses. Taken on December 18, 2019. August is here, which means Houston-area children and their families are beginning the annual transition from summer back to school. Parents looking to buy last-minute school supplies may want to ...
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
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year Click2Houston
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...
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...
Conroe ISD Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
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...
HISD teacher charged with improper relationship with a student
A high school teacher is facing charges tonight that he had an sexual relationship with an 18-year-old female student. According to court documents Jesse David Sifuentes is charged with 2 counts of improper relationship with a student. Sifuentes was an English teacher at the High...
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Mom says son with autism was assaulted by former New Caney ISD teacher
Mom says son with autism was assaulted by former New Caney ISD teacher ABC13 Houston
Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning program helps adults 50-plus stay active
Founded over 20 years ago, the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning program offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older taught by volunteer teachers. Amy Duval, coordinator of the program at the Cy-Fair campus, said the program o...
LIST: Back-to-school freebies — backpack and supply giveaways around Houston
Back-to-school costs can add up fast. Here are several Houston-area events offering free backpacks, school supplies and family resources. Note: Availability is typically first-come, first-served and may be limited while supplies last. Some events require kids to be present to rec...
Conroe ISD adds new e-bike, e-scooter safety rules for students
Conroe ISD says it cannot regulate e-bike use on public roads but is working to promote safer habits on and off campus. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Conroe ISD adds new e-bike, e-scooter safety rules for students appeared first on Lake Co...
11-year-old girl’s stroke serves as reminder that children can have strokes, too
When most people think of strokes, they picture older adults. But while rare, children and teenagers can also experience strokes, and doctors say recognizing the warning signs quickly can make all the difference. For 11-year-old Camila, what began as a normal school day quickly t...
Back to school drive, brewery Pilates: 5 events to attend in New Caney, Porter this weekend, July 24-26
From a school supply drive to a brewery Pilates class, check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, July 24-26. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Blood Drive Give blood and earn a free $25 e-gift card and a free diabetes/A1C scre...
CISD BACK TO SCHOOL BASH-FREE BACKPACKS, HAIRCUTS,
On Saturday, July 25, at Conroe High School from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, families will not only receive free backpacks filled with school supplies, but they’ll also find free haircuts, snacks, community resources, district departments ready to answer questions, and support from the M...
National Youth Theater Announces New NYT Arts Center in Conroe
National Youth Theater (NYT) is proud to announce the opening of the NYT Arts Center, a new permanent home for the organization and a major milestone in its mission of engaging students in life-changing experiences through the performing arts. The facility, located at 1115 Housto...
Caney Creek High School (Conroe, TX) Girls Basketball
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