The district cited funding constraints, operational costs, and declining enrollment as reasons for closure and consolidation.
Houston ISD officials are expected to finalize plans on Thursday to close 12 schools in the district.
After telling staff no campus closures would be coming in the 2026-27 school year, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles explained why he's recommending a reversal.
The Houston Independent School District announced a plan that the district will move forward with the closure of 12 schools at the beginning of the fall 2026 school year.
After months of discussion, surveys, and meetings, some Fort Bend ISD parents can't believe it's all over less than one percent of the district's budget.
See the latest school closings, delays and early dismissals for Houston-area students.