Rural school district leaders consider arming staff, request funding for school resource officers

NATALIA, Texas – School district leaders in Medina County are asking the Commissioners Court to consider funding six school resource officers for each school district in the county. Five districts have at least one school resource officer (SRO), according to Natalia ISD Board President Eric Smith. “I’m just hoping our county commissioners get on board … Read more

One week later, mourners continue to pay tribute to 21 killed in Uvalde school shooting

UVALDE, Texas – A week after a deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is standing more united than ever as they begin to say their final goodbyes to the 19 children, teachers Eva Mireles and Irma García, and her husband, Joe García. On Monday, barricades surrounding Robb Elementary School were lifted, allowing … Read more

Restraining an enzyme might help us trim down, reduce appetite – San Antonio Report

Sponsored by: Scientists with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, noted weight loss and decreased appetite in obese mice treated with a novel investigational therapy. The team reported findings in the high-impact journal Cell Metabolism this spring. The therapy slows liver enzyme activity, which leads … Read more