HISD takes no action on Saavedra's job contract

Sep. 30--Supporters of Houston ISD Superintendent Abelar- do Saavedra rallied Monday amid fears that the school board planned to sever ties with the chief. The board, however, took no action on Saavedra's job contract Monday after meeting behind closed doors for more than two hours. A decision to oust Saavedra could come at today's board meeting, but board President Harvin Moore and Vice President Paula Harris... [read full story]