Houston ISD elementary school reopens after โHVAC system outageโ forces campus to close
A Houston ISD elementary school was forced to close its doors Wednesday due to what the district called an โHVAC system outage.โ The school has since reopened, but itโs one of several HISD campuses KPRC 2 has been covering that have had A/C-related issues.
โWe continue to grieveโ: Houston ISD shares more information on death of Marshall Middle School student
Houston ISD has released more information after a Marshall Middle School student died after a medical emergency Wednesday.
Texas schools may require doctorโs note for over-the-counter meds like Benadryl, Tylenol and lip balm
A new proposal from the Texas School Nursing Organization (TSNO) could make it mandatory for students to have a doctorโs note for over-the-counter medications like Benadryl, Tylenol, and even items like petroleum jelly and rash cream. The Texas Board of Nursing will review this proposal next week.
More mental health services needed for Texas children, what experts are seeing more of
As we go back to school a lot of focus turns to childrenโs wellbeing and mental health. According to the CDC, anxiety and depression affect almost 10% of kids 3 to 17 years old.
Affordable healthcare options for Houston children heading back to school
A big concern for many families in the Houston area is how to find affordable healthcare. Back-to-school time is often a busy time for parents looking for affordable care. KPRC 2โฒs Bill Spencer is looking for ways to help families save money on everything from dental visits to regular check-ups.
Shriners Childrenโs Texas warns of campfire burn spike during the summer
Grey Richter from Needville was burned as a baby during a family campfire. The campfire wasnโt completely out when he toppled into it and burned his hands.It was traumatic for the family but itโs a common summertime occurrence, according to Shriners Childrenโs Texas in Galveston.
What to know about Houston children getting pinworms this summer, how to prevent it
Children enjoying summertime activities might be playing with others, going to camp, eating with their hands, and putting themselves at risk of pinworms. Dr. Kailey Graybill with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic said theyโve seen several cases recently.
Experts explain how to talk to your child about their emotional health
Each year, one in five children in the US experience a mental health disorder, and about 247 billion dollars is spent on treatment and management of these conditions. Ivanhoe explains how to talk to your child about their emotional health.
HCC Chancellor Dr. Maldonado on reopening plans amid the pandemic
Dr. Cesar Maldonado, Chancellor, Houston Community College (KPRC)Houston Community College has 22 campuses and 97 thousand students but this Fall there will be none on campus when school starts August 24th. HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado says HCC will follow the direction of County Judge Hidalgo and will not have in-person classes until October at the earliest. Classes will start on August 24th using what HCC calls its Flex Campus which means starting all classes remotely but adjusting as conditions change. We can slide that scale, the number of students that go to class face to face while keeping the entire class together with remote learning at a specific time, said Dr. Maldonado. See more of his interview on Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall Sunday at 9:30 a.m. View an additional 10 minutes of Khambrels conversation with HCC Chancellor Dr. Maldonado here.