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More FBISD workers fired amid child abuse allegations, officials say

  • Apr 30
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Suspect arrested in connection with burglary at Bellaire gym: Police

  • Mar 4

Business owners report multiple break-ins at Bellaire gym

  • Feb 27

Lamar CISD plans to expand with unique charter school

  • Dec 19, 2025

Harris County group reimagines early education for neurodivergent kids

  • Aug 14, 2025

Family devastated after cruise line wrongfully says teen can't board

  • Mar 24, 2025

4-year-old sent to school with loaded gun in backpack, records show

  • Jan 26, 2025

Mom wants answers after photo of son using urinal at school was shared

  • Nov 20, 2024

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HISD confirms some special education students will move campuses for the 2026-27 school year

  • May 7
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Police investigating series of break-ins at Bellaire gym for kids with special needs

  • Feb 27
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Lamar CISD plans to expand with unique charter school

  • Dec 19, 2025
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Harris County nonprofit works to expand early childhood education for neurodivergent learners

  • Aug 14, 2025
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Mom wants answers after photo of son using urinal at school was shared

  • Nov 20, 2024
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Goose Creek CISD special ed teacher causes 6-year-old's injuries: Docs

  • May 8, 2024
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A mother's love: Woman adopts seven children, all with special needs

  • Nov 13, 2023
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Thieves take mobile hair salon that services kids with disabilities

  • Oct 24, 2023

Latest Stories

Klein ISD mom claims district blocking son with special needs from some football activities

The mother filed a formal complaint with the TEA, claiming her son was barred from participating in even the smallest parts of the football team. However, Klein ISD said it has made accommodations for the student.

  • Aug 21, 2024

Goose Creek CISD special ed teacher charged, accused of hurting 6-year-old boy diagnosed with autism

A mom spoke ONLY ON 13 after a Goose Creek CISD teacher allegedly threw her 6-year-old diagnosed with autism to the ground, leaving him with a bloody nose and bruises on his face.

  • May 8, 2024

Autism support agency in Houston celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with inclusive Field Day event

To help wrap up the meaningful month, Avondale House hosted a field day event where over 60 students and program participants took part in relay races, basketball, and bowling.

  • Apr 27, 2024

Mom lied about having sitter when 1-year-old found in closet, toddler with autism roamed apt.: Docs

Charging documents allege the children's mother left them unattended, which led to her other toddler, who is diagnosed with autism, to roam the Jersey Village apartment complex.

  • Feb 6, 2024

Camera captured substitute force soap in mouth of Humble ISD student with Down syndrome, mom says

The girl's mother told ABC13 that her daughter has Down syndrome and limited speaking ability, but the school employee did what she did over what she thought her daughter said.

  • Jan 26, 2024