Fort Bend ISD parents and students spoke out over long-range boundary planning and potential school consolidations, citing concerns about special education services, rezoning disruptions and community impact.

The Texas Education Agency came down with a hard line on any student protests like the one at Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD Tuesday.

Parents urged Fort Bend ISD trustees Monday night to spare neighborhood schools from closure during a work study meeting.

Fort Bend ISD middle schoolers will have the option to begin robotics and engineering courses earlier with the addition of two new classes at the middle school level.

Fort Bend ISD officials said the possible school closures are being considered because student enrollment is dropping. The district said some schools are operating at less than 60 percent capacity and that Fort Bend ISD is facing a large budget deficit.

Fort Bend County officials have declared a local state of disaster and announced plans to open warming centers this weekend in advance of the incoming freeze.

Fort Bend ISD trustees are considering a slightly altered calendar for the 2026-27 school year following community feedback.

Fort Bend ISD is seeking community feedback on potential school closures and zoning changes. Fort Bend ISD is gathering public feedback as officials weigh whether to close seven of the district’s elementary schools. The district has said it may need to ...