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Houston ISD police not prepared for active-shooter scenario, superintendent says

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · The HISD police department is requesting 200 rifles, 200 ballistic plate shields and rifle ammunition in order to more adequately train for an active-shooter response.

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Energy & Environment

HISD should do more to address lead contamination in the water at schools, local groups say

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 14, 2022 · Past testing by the district found more than 200 schools had at least one tap test positive for lead contamination.

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‘They Must Have A Mask On,’ Says HISD Superintendent For All In School Attendees

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on August 11, 2021 · Houston joins Austin and Dallas school districts in defying the Governor’s order citing public health and safety. Harris County continues its sixth day of county's COVID threat level at 'severe.'

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Challenges, updates on the Uvalde school shooting. What’s actually been done?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 15, 2022 · Since the tragedy in Uvalde, the new school year has us all looking for answers. Today, we get a current update from The Texas Tribune, talk with those who have the power to make change, and we hear from the father of one of Robb Elementary School's shooting victims.

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Houston ISD approves funding for police equipment in case of active shooting situation

Cory McGinnis

Posted on August 12, 2022 · Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.

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Beto O’Rourke curses at laughing heckler during speech about Uvalde school shooting

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · The Texas gubernatorial candidate was speaking at a campaign rally in Mineral Wells when someone in the crowd laughed as he talked about the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.

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Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

Cory McGinnis / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

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