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High school football in Pearland, TX — teams, 2026-2028 UIL districts, and season coverage. Kickoff: late August 2026.

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About the 2026-2028 alignment

The UIL announced new district alignments in February 2026, effective for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Most Class 6A districts moved from nine to eight teams. District pages below list each school's district opponents for the two-year cycle.

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Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.

HISD STAAR scores show academic gains three years after state takeover; Mike Miles says ‘the work isn’t done’

HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains ac…

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 13schools

Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released

Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County co…

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Aug 13safety

Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints

A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years…

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 13News

Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability

A Houston ISD teacher has gone viral after sharing an emotional video about his concern for his students within the first few days of school…

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Aug 13schools

Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits

A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunc…

ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)Aug 13safety

Friendswood ISD proposes lower tax rate for FY 2026-27

Friendswood ISD proposes lower tax rate for FY 2026-27 Community Impact

Community ImpactAug 12News

Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO

ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able t…

ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)Aug 12safety

Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community

Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented cr…

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 12safety

Pearland expands public school options for families

Pearland expands public school options for families Community Impact

Community ImpactAug 12schools

HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes

An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted …

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 12schools

Lanes reopen after deadly crash along Highway 288 in Pearland

Lanes reopen after deadly crash along Highway 288 in Pearland Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleAug 12safety

Why 4,000+ teachers have quit Houston ISD | Mass turnover report

The Houston Independent School District is confronting a staffing crisis after new numbers revealed that more than 4,000 teachers have left …

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Aug 12schools