Teacher resignations drive teacher shortage in San Antonio
One of the reasons San Antonio is struggling to find enough teachers this school year is that many districts saw a spike in resignations at the end of last school year.
View ArticleSan Antonio City Council admonishes Councilman Bravo in no confidence vote...
The council voted to denounce the actions of the District 1 councilman that occurred in September as he confronted District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval over her decision not to support a proposal. The...
View ArticleMost residents' water bills to go down next year after City Council approves...
The decrease in water bills for over 80% of residential customers starts in January.
View ArticleVeterans Day 2022: Things to do in San Antonio
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, pays tribute to all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Here’s a list of ceremonies and events taking place in and around San Antonio on Friday and through the weekend.
View ArticleRaises weren’t enough to stave off the teacher shortage in San Antonio
Several San Antonio school districts raised salaries this year in hopes that would stave off the teacher shortage. But the shortage was still felt more acutely this year than last year.
View ArticleSan Antonio Police release body camera footage of Councilman Clayton Perry...
The video shows SAPD officer Patrick Des Rosiers arriving at Perry’s Northeast Side home just a few blocks away from the accident at Redland Road and Jones Maltsberger.
View ArticleNew Memorial on the National Mall honors Native veterans who served the nation
Native American veterans gathered in Washington, D.C., this Veterans' Day to unveil a memorial at the National Museum of the American Indian.
View ArticleThe U.S. will field one of its youngest teams ever at this year's FIFA World Cup
In its 26-man roster, the U.S. men's national team is leaning on Christian Pulisic and other young stars as it looks to turn the page from its shocking failure to qualify for the 2018 tournament.
View ArticleTexas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection
Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed...
View ArticleCan Dealey Plaza in Dallas really be improved? This new plan says yes, and...
Originally the 'gateway to Dallas,' Dealey Plaza became the site of a national tragedy, President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Now it's a jumbled urban space: traffic bottle-neck, tourist site,...
View ArticleNo red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas
The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the party made inroads down the ballot.
View ArticleA federal judge calls student loan relief unlawful, deepening limbo for...
The program to erase student loan debts for millions of borrowers hit a brick wall Thursday when it was blocked by a U.S. District Court judge. The administration quickly appealed the decision.
View ArticleSunset gives roadmap for TJJD, but removes wage increase language in lieu of...
On a critical recommendation to stabilize Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Sunset punts to legislators. Advocates express relief about not pairing with adult system, but worry legislators didn't go...
View ArticleTeachers say they need respect, time and money to stay in the classroom
It's possible more people will start applying for teacher positions again when the wider labor market calms down, but thousands of experienced teachers have already left the classroom. They won’t be...
View ArticleSan Antonio City Council plans to vote on Monday to ask Clayton Perry to resign
The announcement of the special council meeting came one day after the police department released body cam footage of the impaired District 10 councilman following an alleged hit and run.
View ArticleBeto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
View ArticleFeeling down? Step outside for a bird walk
A recent study in the journal Scientific Reports found that hearing or seeing birds can have a positive benefit on one's mental health.
View ArticleTrump sues the Jan. 6 House committee to avoid a subpoena
The lawsuit contends that while former presidents have voluntarily agreed to provide testimony or documents in response to congressional subpoenas in the past, none "has ever been compelled to do so."
View ArticleGallagher the watermelon-smashing comedian has died at 76
The man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and '80s. He became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks.
View ArticleElon Musk says Twitter bankruptcy is possible, but is that likely?
Twitter regularly loses money. But Elon Musk took on billions in debt to buy the company at a time when online advertising is slumping. Could bankruptcy be next?
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