It was downhill from home to school for Albert Walikonis, and he ran the whole way. “Going back home, that was all work,” said Walikonis, who attended Thornwood School from 1933 to 1941.

Thankfully, the federal law kicked in, and Mackenzie's school, Thornwood Elementary, now sends a car to fetch her and other students from the shelter. Houston Independent School District did not ...

The fire, covering about 20 acres, is near homes on Banner Stone Court and ... The fire didn't affect the dismissal of the school, though steps were taken to make sure children did not get to ...