By Ericka Mellon, Houston Chronicle Jun.

By Ericka Mellon, Houston Chronicle Jun. 13--The Houston school board unanimously approved a $3.4 million makeover Thursday of troubled Sam Houston High School -- a reform that's won cautious praise from several national experts who say success will depend on staffing, support and leadership.

By Eva-Marie Ayala, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Aug. 16--Arlington-area school districts have posted their worst performance on federal standards since the 2001 No Child Left Behind law -- 17 schools missed the mark, according to preliminary reports released Wednesday.

By Ericka Mellon, Houston Chronicle Aug. 8--The Houston school board will decide this week whether to write a $300,000 prescription meant to eradicate Sam Houston High School's title as the longest-running "academically unacceptable" campus in Texas.

By Susan Schrock, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Apr. 26--ARLINGTON -- Does your back yard look more like a junkyard? Or is your garage full of garbage? Then take advantage of the city's semiannual Cleanup Day on Saturday.