Two drivers were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a Klein Independent School District bus Friday morning, according to Klein Fire Department.

Elections results for Houston-area districts bond propositions and trustee positions.

A Klein High School student has been expelled and is facing felony charges after being found with a handgun on school grounds.

Harris County deputies said the 18-wheeler was not hauling anything when a Union Pacific train hit the big truck near Klein Oak High School early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

Houston-area schools are adjusting outdoor activities due to an early summer heat surge with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees.

The Hobby Center, in partnership with ExxonMobil, is expanding its free arts program for Houston-area 5th-graders, allowing up to 40,000 students to experience live theater performances during the school day.

Santa Fe ISD shared on its Facebook page said a cyber event over the weekend caused a “network interruption which is affecting internet and phone service" throughout the district.

The district explained students received messages on their school emails that "appear to be from Klein ISD staff, offer[ing] part-time job opportunities," where they were asked to put personal and bank account information.

A former Klein ISD teacher has filed a lawsuit for retaliation, claiming she was coerced into resigning just a month after reporting a disturbing sex trafficking case involving a student.

During a routine audit on Monday, the pill bottles were found to contain similar-looking over-the-counter medications instead, according to a letter to families shared with KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry. The district confirmed Thursday that the nurse has been terminated.

A medication mix-up at a Klein ISD elementary school has raised serious questions after a mother tells KPRC 2 her twin boys’ prescription ADHD medication disappeared just days after she delivered a fresh, 30-day supply.

In an effort to bolster student safety, House Bill 4125, introduced by Rep. Sam Harless, seeks to close critical communication gaps between law enforcement and school districts.

Civil rights attorneys represent a victim, Jane Doe, in a Houston-area sex trafficking case involving a Klein Cain High School teacher.

A substitute teacher was caught watching porn while in a classroom on Friday at Klein Oak High School.

To become a substitute teacher in Klein ISD, candidates must meet specific qualifications, including a minimum of 60 college credits, as well as pass several steps in the hiring process.

The district said students reported the teacher to administration and the substitute was immediately removed from the classroom by administration and Klein ISD Police.

In recent weeks, school districts across the Houston area have been grappling with a surge in school threat hoaxes, diverting resources and attention from real emergencies. These incidents, often dismissed as pranks or jokes, lead to serious consequences.

The district said they were made aware around 9 p.m. Wednesday of group text messages going around between students of Ulrich Intermediate School.

Sept. 1, 2024, marks a year since the implementation of House Bill 3. The state law requires every single school in Texas must have an armed guard on campus unless they file an exception.

A Klein ISD parent filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency regarding perceived slights by the district against his stepson, with special needs, and other students in the adult program.

Klein ISD launches new resource to enhance partnerships with parents and students focusing on campus safety, digital safety, and new training for staff and police. #BackToSchool #Education #CommunitySafety

The whistleblower, Desma Darden, revealed herself as a former teacher at Klein Cain High School. “I did not take this action simply because I’m an educator,” she said. “My first response was because I’m a mother. And it’s been a sickening dark pit in my stomach to know that Klein has sat on this information.”

The 18-year-old is now charged with a third-degree felony.

A 18-year-old student at Klein Forest High School is currently wanted by police after they say he was responsible for cyber attacks which disrupted the district’s STAAR testing.

A 18-year-old student at Klein Forest High School is currently wanted by police after they say he was responsible for cyber attacks which disrupted the district’s STAAR testing.

After severe storms left widespread damage in the City of Houston Thursday, Houston ISD has announced they are closing all campuses and canceling classes on Friday.

The district is launching changes after a cosmetology teacher was accused of sex-trafficking and a 7-year-old with autism wandered off campus.

Klein ISD has released a statement following the termination of a Klein Forest High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct with students.

In light of Klein ISD making headlines throughout most of April, how confident are Houstonians in the school district?

A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.

Grigsby’s attorney Samuel Milledge II told KPRC 2 Monday morning his client is facing six counts of various human trafficking cases, each at $75,000 roughly totaling $450,000 altogether.

Kedria Grisgby 42, and her son, Roger Magee, 21, were involved in a sex trafficking ring that included at least three teen girls. Grigsby reportedly taught Cosmetology at Klein Cain High School, is set to appear in court Monday.

Former school employee alerted school to teacher’s involvement in sex trafficking students.

Emily Ortiz tells KPRC 2/s Rilwan Balogun that it took the school more than an hour to tell her they were looking for her son.

One day after Grigsby’s arrest, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on an iPhone owned and used by Grigsby, which detailed a timeline of the investigation that led to her arrest.

"Like you, we are parents with children who attend Klein ISD schools, and we are disgusted," said Superintendent Dr. McGown

Klein ISD said they had received a report of alleged misconduct against a cosmetology teacher at Klein Cain High School back in Feb. 2023, but was told by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office she was not a suspect in any case.

Klein ISD confirms a cosmetology teacher at Klein Cain High School has been arrested and is facing felony charges of sex trafficking and compelling prostitution.

Klein ISD confirms a cosmetology teacher at Klein Cain High School has been arrested and is facing felony charges of sex trafficking and compelling prostitution.

Klein ISD confirms a custodian who worked at Zwink Elementary School died after suffering a medical emergency Tuesday.

The student is facing felony charges

The missing 7-year-old Klein Independent School District student has been found safe, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A person of interest has been detained in connection to an email threat that was made against Klein Forest High School in northwest Harris County on Tuesday, the Klein Independent School District said.

Due to an arctic cold front moving into the Houston area this week, several school districts are closing their campuses on Tuesday.

From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Klein ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last month.

The Klein Independent School District is investigating after a student at Benfer Elementary walked off campus and was later found at a nearby shopping strip.

What was said to have started as a fight in a Physical Education class at Klein Oak High School ended with a coach being rushed to the hospital after being knocked unconscious.

The district said the employee sustained injuries while trying to break up the two students after a student assaulted the employee. The employee is currently undergoing medical treatment.

Welcome to our feature - the Klein ISD Athletes of the Month - highlighting some of the best student-athletes in one of the most proud districts in the state of Texas. One girl and one boy will be selected each month representing the independent school district.

The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Harris County on Tuesday night here.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein ISD for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that Media Days entail.

VYPE recently traveled out to Klein ISD for their 2022 Winter Media Day having all the fun that Media Days entail.

Klein Forest High School was evacuated Thursday following reports of threats that were made by a student, district officials with Klein ISD said.

The Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.

It’s an exciting day for students and staff at Klein ISD as they prepare to head back to the classroom for the first day of school.

Several Houston-area school district police chiefs are joining together to layout a safety plan as the 2022-2023 school year gets underway.

Former Klein Collins High School baseball player Jackson Loftin has been drafted by the Houston Astros.

Marlon Runnels was sworn in as the new police chief for Klein ISD on Thursday morning.

The approved compensation package includes planned pay raises for current employees, an increase in the starting teacher salary to a competitive $60,000 per year, and Klein Family loyalty payments for current employees who return to Klein ISD.

Angela Rose is worried and upset after learning that her 9-year-old daughter who is a 3rd-grade student at Krahn Elementary School ate candy infused with marijuana which was brought to the campus by another student.

Perfection doesn't happen often, but that's exactly what was achieved by Klein High School's Coleman Hall-Brown, and not just for one exam used for college admission, but two.

The 2021 season was big for Klein ISD. It saw all the playoff slots in District 15-6A taken home by its squads. Of those four, two garnered playoff wins, and one of those was Klein High. The Bearkats swept Langham Creek in the Bi-District Round to advance to Area.

A Klein Collins High School teacher has been terminated after accidentally displaying pornography in a classroom, district officials have confirmed.

A former Klein ISD student has won a $90,000 settlement years after a lawsuit was filed claiming she was subjected to harassment and discrimination for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance, according to the civil rights group American Atheists.

A meeting at a Houston-area school turned violent after two adults allegedly assaulted an administrator on Tuesday, school officials said.

There was another swearing-in ceremony for Devarjaye Daniel.

The Klein Independent School District Police Department will hold a news conference on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to discuss its ongoing investigation into threats made against Klein Cain High School.

Authorities are responding to the scene of a shooting that caused nearby schools to be placed on a lockout Friday afternoon in Spring.

HOUSTON - Following last year’s Region II-6A Meet, Klein Oak coach Aaron Shock and runners Gabrielle Hoots and Elizabeth Winkler sat down for dinner with the other Klein ISD program’s they had caravanned with.

Klein ISD is using a new training tool for bus drivers to keep drivers, students and community members safe on the roads.

A Klein Independent School District teacher has resigned after he was allegedly caught on tape making racial and homophobic comments with students in his class.

Whether you are a Bearkat, Golden Eagle, Panther, Tiger or Hurricane, Klein ISD is one of the proudest districts around.

Two former graduates of Klein ISD have returned to the district as educators.

Klein ISD is one of the most iconic brands in the state of Texas.

The Klein Independent School District said it is investigating after a seventh-grade student was hit in the back of the head with a laptop.

Klein ISD is home to many distinguished athletes, and yesterday 81 of those athletes penned their NLI's to secure their spot to play in college! Check out the list of signees below! KleinCassidy Verdekal Ohio State University Rowing Gustavo Posada Texas A&M Cross Country Samuel Navarro Fort Scott Junior College Cross Country Christopher Daniels Incarnate Word Cross Country McKaylon Bowie Angelina Junior College Baseball Connor Bryan Tulsa Football Kenzo Viteri Naval Academy Football Mason Tharp Texas Tech Football Darius Peterson New Mexico State Football Camy Kling University of North Alabama Volleyball Annie Antar University of North Florida Volleyball Devan Taylor Clemson Volleyball Allie Clements Stanford Softball Donatus Onu Biola University Swimming Vitalis Onu Fordham University Swimming Paige Walsh University of North Texas Swimming Hallie Williams BYU Swimming Joshua Le NYU SwimmingKlein ForestAhmonte Watkins Texas Christian University Football Darrin Baker Arizona Christian University Football Willie Green Rend Lake College Baseball Dante Samuel McPherson College Football Devante Samuel Texas Wesleyan University Football Albert Thomas Angelo State University FootballKlein OakMackenzie Baldwin Southern Arkansas University Softball Haley Boardman-Lyttle Lamar State College Softball Makayla Hall Texas State Softball Kenna Hendry LeTourneau University Softball Amber Poorbaugh Frank Phillips College Softball Allison Saville Sam Houston State University Softball Natalia Watkins Tyler Junior College Softball Brianna Wray UCLA Rowing Taryn Kooyers University of Texas Rowing Alexa Holloway James Madison Diving Emi Velez UMHB Women's Soccer Rebekah Gutierrez Indian Hills College Women's Soccer Kaitylyn Menard LeTourneau University Women's Soccer Ashlyn Jones ULL Women's Basketball Mallory Dawson Coastal Bend Community Volleyball Clay Westbrook Ranger College Baseball Anthony Venturella Bethel University Baseball Braydon Burciaga McPherson College Baseball Jayde Sihan Auburn Soccer/Track PJ Tabor Pittsburgh State University Football Chandler Donaway A&M Commerce Football Nolan Steeples Southern Nazarene University Football Max Roberts McMurry State Football Kason Tulios Texas A&M Football Zach Adams Texas State FootballKlein CollinsAdrian Losa Friends University Soccer Evelyn Argueta Letourneau University Soccer Jada Brown Navarro College Soccer Kenny Burleson Ranger Junior College Baseball Jarret Imel Oklahoma Wesleyan Baseball Brycen Metoyer Alvin Junior College Baseball Tyler Taylor Ranger Junior College Baseball Mekaila Aupiu University of Texas San Antonio Volleyball Faith Wilemon University of Arkansas Monticello Volleyball Cornelious Blalock Hamiline University Football Randolph Dean Papago Football Siavash Ferrell Southern Nazarene University Football Mikey Hookfin Southeastern Oklahoma State University Football Bruce Jackson III Southwestern Assemblies of God University Football JJ Jackson Papago Football Donald Lee Grambling State University Football Jonathan Lewis Southern Arkansas University Football Donavan Phenix-Niman Southwestern Oklahoma State University Football Colby Powers University of Arizona Football Richard Walker USMC Football Trenton Ward University of North Texas Football Nadia Almanza Navarro College Softball Kylee Jacks Tyler Junior College Softball Abigail Ramirez McLennan Community College Softball Pacey White Texas Lutheran University SoftballKlein Cain

SPRING, Texas – Students and staff Klein Collins High School in Spring are being evacuated, according to officials. The Spring Fire Department shared a tweet saying smoke had been spotted at the Klein ISD school Wednesday morning. Information is limited, but the fire department said there are firefighters on the scene.

KLEIN, Texas – Students in the Klein Independent School District who are failing their online classes will be required to transition to in-person instruction unless they have a medical exemption. The only exception will be for students who have a medical exemption form that is signed by a doctor. Officials said dates for this transition will be provided to parents by their child’s school. This plan differs from a plan announced by officials at the Deer Park Independent School District on Thursday. The so-called Reboot 2021 plan aims to bring all students back to the classroom after the start of the new year, with medical exemptions for some students.

SPRING, Texas – Six Hildebrandt Intermediate School students were hospitalized Monday after ingesting a substance that was brought to school from home, officials said. Officials from the Klein Independent School District said ambulances took the students to Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands after ingesting the substance that was brought to the school by a student. All six students are said to be in stable condition. Officials said it is not yet clear what the substance was, but Klein ISD police are investigating the incident.

HOUSTON – A Wunderlich Intermediate School teacher has died after being found unresponsive by students on campus Thursday afternoon, according to Klein ISD. “It is with great sadness that I share with you that we have lost a member of our Wunderlich Family,” wrote Principal Clay Huggins. “We extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Smith’s family.”The Klein ISD Critical Incident Response Team will be on campus Friday and will continue to be available for any student and staff member in need of support. If there is something we can do to assist the family as a Wunderlich community, we will communicate that information to you.”The Klein ISD Guidance and Counseling Department have complied information for those who may be grieving. If your child needs additional assistance, please contact the school office during normal business hours at 832-249-5200.

HOUSTON – High school football in the Houston area is back. Coronavirus is forcing districts like Klein ISD to implement safety measures to protect both players and fans. “We are really thankful for Klein and the school district for making sure that everyone is safe. I personally am very thankful,” said football fan Stephanie Chase. Klein ISD will require all fans to wear masks and social distance and have set up hand sanitizing stations.

HOUSTON – The Texas State Teachers Association announced Monday that its members had reported hundreds of COVID-19 protocol discrepancies or violations in the first couple weeks of the school year. In the Houston area, the most complaints of violations were submitted by teachers in the Cy-Fair Independent School District with 210 reports of violations since the school district began the academic year last week. We hope we haven’t prolonged the day when we can think about being normal again.”See the Houston-area districts where the most teachers reported COVID-19 violations during the first couple weeks of the school year. Across the state, TSTA claims it has received hundreds of reports of COVID-19 protocol violations from members in 135 school districts. What the school districts are sayingKPRC 2 reached out to the Houston-area school districts with a high number of reported violations.

KLEIN, Texas – Tuesday morning school kicked off for thousands of students at Klein Independent School District. We’re so grateful for our families and just excited that school is back in session at Klein ISD," said Jenny McGown, Klein ISD Superintendent. Donte Berry, 14, is a freshman at Klein Cain High School and is one of many students trying to get adjusted to a new school. “I am a parent of a Klein ISD student myself and he is on campus for his first day too,” she said. Klein ISD reported no major issues after the first day of class.

HOUSTON – As students in the state’s largest school district started their virtual classes Tuesday, some parents reported having trouble connecting to the district’s website. KPRC 2 attempted to visit the official website for the Houston Independent School District several times Tuesday morning and received a runtime error and a 504 error. They will all be in virtual learning until at least Oct. 19, when some are scheduled to return to in-person learning. According to Lathan, about 12,000 students still do not have devices for virtual learning, but that does not mean they will be left behind. The district launched 36 digital learning centers for kids who still do not have what they need to participate in virtual school.

Tuesday morning the school year kicks off for Klein Independent School District, and a question on parents minds, how safe are the buses in the middle of a pandemic? Director of Transportation services for Klein ISD, Josh Rice is charged with the task of keeping buses safe and clean. Klein ISD has approximately 350 buses. The new cleaning policies will likely continue post coronavirus to mitigate the spread of germs on the bus, according to Rice. Whether on the bus or at school, students have to wear one.