The final 2024 HISD board meeting faced protests over teacher departures, curriculum content concerns, and leadership changes, with debates on maintaining public comments via Zoom.

The HISD's annual lottery for the 2025-26 academic year is now open, offering families the chance to apply to various magnet programs and specialized schools.

Houston will get a new 621 area code in January 2025 to meet its expanding telephone number needs, joining existing area codes without affecting current numbers or call costs.

A teacher from Conroe ISD enforced a restroom ban leading to student accidents and is no longer with the district. Parents seek to prevent her from teaching again.

Ex-Fort Bend ISD superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck is suing the district and three board members for defamation, alleging that they publicly made damaging remarks about her.

Liberty County residents face a crisis of increasing stray dog attacks, lacking an animal control department to manage the situation; local Judge vows to address the issue.

Pershing Middle School's community protests HISD's leadership changes and strict new policies, amidst high staff turnover and concerns over reduced student well-being.

Houston-based housing complexes struggle with severe rat infestations, posing health risks to seniors at Columbia Senior complex and tenants at Kelly Village, with residents reporting rat bites and ineffective pest control measures.

Houstonians are supporting Pancho Claus, Richard Reyes, during his recovery from surgery, by collecting toys and donations to continue his tradition of giving during the holidays.

Elizabeth Fagen, the ousted Humble ISD Superintendent, plans to appeal her termination and maintains her innocence amid the complex aftermath involving a Title IX case against her husband.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to defund Texas Children’s Hospital after a viral TikTok by Dr. Tony Pastor advised patients they could skip a citizenship question on intake forms.

Texas will eliminate state inspections for non-commercial vehicles starting January 1, 2025, with an exception for emissions tests in major metro areas. Registration fees will increase by $7.50.

Houston rises to rank 40th on the "World's Best Cities" list for 2025, showing a significant climb from its previous 66th position, as reported by Resonance Consultancy.