HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This is an uncertain time for teachers. Many of them were meeting with legislators in Austin this week, and they brought a long wishlist of things they want to help them do their jobs. A state takeover was nowhere near the top of it. “What I think’s most important is resources that help kids and resources that help teachers,” …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While many state and local leaders have been waiting for the Texas Education Agency’s decision, some Houston ISD parents had no idea what was happening but had a message for new future leaders. State education leaders said when students return from spring break, nothing will look different. Teachers will still be there, as well as the superintendent and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The adoptive father accused of sexually and physically assaulting five of his nine sons will remain behind bars until his case reaches a conclusion. Hayim Cohen, 38, is facing 10 charges related to the treatment of his sons. He was arrested on Feb. 10 on two of those counts, and the rest were filed weeks later. Cohen …

DAYTON, Ohio (KTRK) — The Texas Southern Tigers men’s basketball team couldn’t keep up with a fast Fairleigh Dickinson team on Wednesday night, losing in the First Four round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, 84-61. John Walker III scored 22 points in the losing effort. TSU senior and Shadow Creek alum, PJ Henry, was rendered ineffective, scoring just two points …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The announcement from the Texas Education Agency that the state will officially take over Houston ISD Wednesday morning brought mixed reactions among the district’s board of trustees. Many are concerned that the representatives elected by parents will no longer be able to advocate for what they want for their children. On the other end, supporters said it’s time for …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After weeks of rumors and speculation across the Houston area, the highest official at the Texas Education Agency confirmed the state will be taking over the Houston Independent School District for some time. “Ultimately, this intervention is necessary,” Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath said. Leaders at HISD received a letter on Wednesday morning notifying them that the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole after he was convicted of killing his wife and her lover in their southwest Houston home in 2018. Jordy Husein Suljanovic, 46, who’s a Bosnian immigrant, shot and killed his wife, Adriana Perez, and her boyfriend, Omar Santamaria-Ruiz, on Oct. 2, 2018. According to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Get your outdoor fun in Thursday! A strong cold front arriving Thursday night is going to blast us back into winter for the rest of Spring Break. The Gulf breeze will strengthen overnight, which will cause temperatures to warm from around 60 at midnight to the mid 60s by sunrise. You’ll notice plentiful clouds and higher humidity …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in the death of a 65-year-old grandmother during a carjacking in the Memorial area on Valentine’s Day, according to court records. Owen Leonardo Vilanova-Ardon is charged with capital murder. He was arrested on Tuesday. While Vilanova-Ardon’s initial court appearance was waived on Wednesday morning, a judge did order him to …