Supreme Court decision could impact Voting Rights Act lawsuit against Houston school district
More than four years after Spring Branch ISD was sued over how its trustees are elected, the lawsuit hinges on a high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case that could have wide-ranging implications.
Teen girls plead guilty to plotting ‘mass casualty attack’ on Spring Branch school
The juveniles were taken into custody in late February after a threat was made against Memorial High School. The Houston FBI office said it received a tip about the potential attack on Feb. 18.
Spring Branch ISD to appeal judge’s ruling that it’s violating Voting Rights Act
The Houston school district uses an at-large voting system to elect its seven trustees, instead of a system in which board members are elected within defined geographical areas. A federal judge last month determined the system dilutes the Hispanic community's vote.
Spring Branch ISD in violation of Voting Rights Act, federal judge rules
The Houston school district, which has an at-large voting system for school board members, was ordered to create a new system with either seven single-member districts based on geography or five single-member districts and two at-large trustee positions.
Teenage girls accused of plotting ‘mass casualty attack’ on Spring Branch ISD campus
The two juvenile students attend Spring Branch ISD in west Houston and Willis High School north of the city.
Spring Branch ISD is asking for over $630 million to fix athletic facilities
The school district is asking voters to pass four propositions in a May 3 bond election. If all of them pass, the average homeowner should expect around a $150 annual tax hike.
Spring Branch ISD’s elementary school closure sparks concern over impact on disadvantaged students
This year, the district closed several schools and programs in the area due to a $35 million budget reduction.
Houston ISD, other area school districts offer free meals for students over the summer
All Houston children under 18 and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21 can receive meals through the program sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture. No form of identification or reservation is required.
Here are the Houston-area school board election results
Voters determined that several school board incumbents will continue serving in their positions.
Spring Branch ISD to keep former superintendent’s name on headquarters after public outcry
A group of community members and former trustees for the Houston school district criticized a proposal to remove Duncan Klussmann's name from an administration building after he questioned some of the current board members' recent decisions. The idea was described by many as petty and ultimately rejected.
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