SUMMARY: This morning, parents and students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) are protesting against state-appointed leadership, with a call for a “sick out” to signify a day without students in the district. The protest, starting at 8:00 AM, is meant to express the community’s lack of trust in Mike Miles and the appointed board. Concerns include unexpected classroom changes and misdirection of funds, with $870 million in unapproved transactions raising alarms. Parents hope today’s demonstration leads to meaningful change and reminds the appointed officials that they answer to the community. HISD stresses that schools are the safest places for students.

Thousands of HISD students and parents are protesting state-appointed leadership Wednesday with a district-wide “sick-out.”

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SUMMARY: A wanted fugitive, 32-year-old Robert Johnson, was arrested inside a Clear Lake McDonald’s after ignoring commands from US Marshals. He cut off his ankle monitor and had been on the run since last year. After being tased and threatening officers, a canine was used to subdue him; he was treated at a hospital and is recovering. Meanwhile, Amy Volz has been battling State Farm regarding extensive roof damage from Hurricane Barry, which they initially estimated at $2,000 despite contractors quoting $40,000. In Montgomery ISD, a new Resource Center has opened to support families facing food insecurity.

A new resource center aimed at making sure those in need in Montgomery ISD don’t go without having what they need to succeed is now open.

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SUMMARY: Miss Simmons moved to suspend rules to consider HR 161, a resolution congratulating Beyoncé for her recent Grammy wins. The resolution honors her achievements, including becoming the first Black woman to win Country Album of the Year and garnering the most Grammy wins, with 32 wins and 99 nominations. Her Renaissance World Tour was the highest-grossing tour by a Black artist, and her single “Texas Hold” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Several representatives praised Beyoncé’s impact on music and culture before the resolution was adopted unanimously, celebrating her ties to Texas and House Districts 146 and 147.

The resolution was filed in the Texas House Tuesday. Beyoncé won album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for “Cowboy Carter.”

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