11 Texas school districts temporarily blocked from displaying Ten Commandments, federal judge rules
Texas' Senate Bill 10, which requires the commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state, is set to take effect Sept. 1. U.S. Judge Fred Biery, in a temporary injunction issued Wednesday, blocked several school districts in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas from following the new law.
Fort Bend ISD seeks applications for trustee to replace Sonya Jones
Jones resigned last month from the Position 5 seat on the school board. Those looking to replace her should submit resumes and statements of interest by 5 p.m. Monday, July 7.
Fort Bend ISD approves $901.6 million budget, eyes possible tax rate increase to trim deficit
The school board for the Houston-area district is expected in September to approve a temporary tax rate increase to help fund operating expenses.
New ‘Sugar Land 95’ historical marker to be celebrated in Fort Bend County
A Juneteenth festival on Thursday will coincide with the dedication of the historical marker, which memorializes the 95 individuals believed to be part of a former convict leasing labor program involving African Americans. Their remains were found on Fort Bend ISD property southwest of Houston in 2018.
Fort Bend ISD Trustee Sonya Jones resigns
In a statement to Houston Public Media Tuesday, Jones alluded to bullying of the board and administration by parents as the reason for her resignation.
Free summer meals for students served at school districts across Houston area
Students on summer vacation can continue to receive breakfast and lunch, at no cost to them or their families, at campuses throughout greater Houston.
Former Fort Bend ISD superintendent Christie Whitbeck challenges dismissal of her lawsuit against district
Whitbeck's breach of contract claim against the district was dismissed late last month.
Judge dismisses former Fort Bend ISD superintendent’s lawsuit against school district
Christie Whitbeck sued the Houston-area district and three of its trustees in December, alleging defamation and breach of contract. She subsequently dropped her claims against the individual board members, and the breach of contract claim against Fort Bend ISD was dismissed last week.
Fort Bend ISD considers temporary tax rate hike as district faces $34.6 million deficit
The school district southwest of Houston could use disaster pennies to raise its property tax rate by 7 cents next year. Administrators say this increase would generate about $35.1 million in revenue.
Fort Bend ISD trustee election won by candidates who opposed controversial book and gender policies
Afshi Charania won a three-candidate race that included board vice president Rick Garcia, while Angie Wierzbicki won the race for a seat being vacated by David Hamilton. Garcia and Hamilton supported both policies.
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