Houston ISD passes $2 billion budget, with $25M deficit heading into 2026-27 school year

HISD's deficit is smaller than other large Texas districts, including Austin, Dallas and Cypress-Fairbanks ISDs.

‘It’s just sad’ | Last bell rings for 12 Houston ISD campuses as students, parents say goodbye

The HISD Board of Managers voted earlier this year to shutter the 12 schools, citing declining enrollment, aging infrastructure and staffing issues.
AOL

Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final

HOUSTON - Parents packed into campus meetings this week after Houston ISD announced a list of schools that could close as part of its broader restructuring plan. Outside Burrus Elementary, ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston ISD says up to $20 million in savings is possible by closing schools

Houston ISD expects to save between $14.6 million and $20 million from closing 12 campuses next school year through reassigning staff, lowering utility costs and consolidating enrollment. But ...
abc13

Houston ISD sues state AG to keep PR firm emails from 13 Investigates

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Independent School District filed a lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General's Office in an attempt to keep public information from our 13 Investigates team.
Houston Public Media

Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services

The district is consolidating special education services for the 2026-27 school year, which has prompted a federal civil ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston ISD says it does not have records of contract with Los Angeles public relations firm

Houston ISD sued the Texas Attorney General after the state office decided the school district must release emails to a Houston television news station in response to a public information request.