...taught at Texas Southern University, rising to dean of the college of education dean before winning a spot on Houston's school board. In 1994, the board appointed him superintendent, a move that angered Hispanics who considered themselves underrepresented...

...the district spent $10,000 on new playground equipment for the elementary school. The district agreed, and Houston's school board signed off last week on the details. Slides and swings might not settle labor disputes or seal contracts elsewhere...