HISD is ending universal free lunch at 33 campuses for 2026-27, affecting more than 35,000 students and pushing families to submit meal applications.

Class of 2026 graduates are hitting a tighter job market: national data show higher underemployment even as some employers plan modest hiring bumps. Career centers say internships and networking are now essential.

Parents at a southeast HISD elementary say hazardous conditions forced them to organize repairs and cleanups, raising fresh pressure on a district already under state oversight.