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Houston ISD adopts lower 2025 tax rate

by Tannistha SinhaSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

HISD approved a lower 2025 tax rate, yet rising property values push household bills higher.

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles presents the New Education Plan to community members

Defender Roundtable: Has the HISD takeover been successful?

by Terrance HarrisJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Managing Editor’s Message: Mental crisis for kids, Target FAFO, Nottoway plantation burns

by ReShonda TateMay 31, 2025June 2, 2025

Black child sadly sitting alone, with back turned to the camera.

5 reasons vouchers are undemocratic and kill public ed

by Aswad WalkerMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

High School Sports

Booker T. Washington, Bellaire and Wheatley: HISD lands 3 teams in the state game

by Jimmie AggisonMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

Key takeaways from Houston ISD’s latest budget meeting

by Tannistha SinhaMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Protests against the Texas Education Agency (TEA)’s takeover of HISD continue to cause a stir in the school district. Credit: Jimmie Aggison/Houston Defender

HISD enrollment declines, but funding questions remain

by Tannistha SinhaFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

High School Sports

Dramodd Odoms: HISD’s only 2025 5-star recruit

by Jimmie AggisonFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Sonya Lucas-Roberts is a Houston-based community leader who uses her talents as a storyteller and activist to educate and advocate for social justice. Credit: Tannistha Sinha/Houston Defender

Sister Mama Sonya: Storyteller, activist and defender of communities

by Tannistha SinhaFebruary 3, 2025February 19, 2025

Houston ISD rolls out new weapons detection system at Lamar High School

by Tannistha SinhaFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025