Houston voters have not rejected an HISD school bond since 1996, when a $389 million bond failed by a slim margin due largely to low turnout and voters’ opposition to a proposed tax increase.
HISD has made history as Texas voters have never rejected a proposed school bond measure exceeding $1 billion. “The politics of adults beat out the needs of our children ... but I want to assure ...
Houston ISD's $4.4 billion school bond issue was not approved Tuesday despite most voters' acknowledgment that something needs to be done about the deplorable conditions in some of the HISD schools.
The HISD bond has caused a major rift within the district and throughout Harris County. Supporters argue that HISD needs critical and urgent upgrades to its outdated buildings after years of neglect.
Prop. B would issue $440 million to fund technology improvements across HISD schools. HISD Superintendent Mike Miles sent out a letter Tuesday night conceding defeat and he spoke with KHOU 11 News ...
RELATED: $4.4B stirring controversy despite agreement that HISD needs more funding Proposition B focused more on technology within the district, with about $400 million in total. HISD ...
HOUSTON - The largest school bond proposal in Texas history is on Houston voters' ballots. The Houston Independent School District is proposing a $4.4 billion bond package, which would go toward ...
HOUSTON - The largest school bond proposal in Texas history is on Houston voters' ballots. The Houston Independent School District is proposing a $4.4 billion bond package, which would go toward ...
Molly Cook said. Added state Rep. Gene Wu: “The defeat of the historic $4.4 billion bond is not a victory; it's a wake-up call to HISD leadership. It's an opportunity for state-appointed ...
Grayson is one of three HISD educators who are part of this ring. "We will terminate any teacher that passed their test fraudulently, and we'll work to make sure that a highly qualified teacher ...
“HISD students face unacceptable conditions, including lead-laced water, faulty heating and air conditioning systems, and facilities with rats and mold,” Greater Houston Partnership said in ...