By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria

Bellaire HS
COVID case closes Bellaire HS campus on the day it reopens; those exposed must quarantine
Bellaire High School students have been ordered to stay away from campus Tuesday (Oct. 20) and attend classes virtually after someone at the school on Monday — the first day of face-to-face classes since March — tested positive for COVID-19. Houston ISD officials said the district’s health department is investigating the case and contacting anyone having close contact with … [Read more...] about COVID case closes Bellaire HS campus on the day it reopens; those exposed must quarantine
It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions
By Charlotte Aguilar Hundreds of West University and Bellaire students in Houston ISD schools are returning to their classrooms Monday morning (Oct. 19) for the first time since they left for spring break in March and couldn’t go back because of the explosion of COVID-19 in Houston. They’ll be dropped off wearing masks and will find their campuses much different places — … [Read more...] about It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions
Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
A Bellaire HS student is in custody tonight in the shooting death of a fellow student on campus Tuesday afternoon. The shocking incident has led Houston ISD to cancel Wednesday classes and a community group to plan a vigil for Wednesday night. Bellaire police said the suspect and a young male companion were taken into custody at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday. ABC-13 aired video of the … [Read more...] about Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
2019 in HISD: New Lamar HS set to open, Bellaire HS construction prep work goes on
Phase 1 of the massive $132 million project to rebuild Bellaire HS will continue with prep work through the first part of 2019, with demolition of the career and technology building and infrastructure improvements to create stormwater detention continuing. HISD is aiming to go to the city of Bellaire with its plans and permit requests for the second phase of the project in … [Read more...] about 2019 in HISD: New Lamar HS set to open, Bellaire HS construction prep work goes on