11-year-old Schertz student detained for making terroristic threats, bringing toy gun to school

Schertz Police Department says the student sent a picture of the toy gun via direct message on social media, implying they’d use it during a fight. SAN ANTONIO — An 11-year-old student at a school in Schertz was detained for allegedly making terroristic threats and bringing a toy gun on campus Monday morning. According to … Read more

Texas school districts still struggling with armed guard mandate months after new law went into effect

Texas schools were mandated to have an armed guard, but there’s concern that there might be a greater risk to students. AUSTIN, Texas — When an 18-year-old gunman freely entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde killing 19 students and two teachers, school safety became a priority in the hearts and minds of state leaders and … Read more

‘I was dying’: Heart patient understands disparities between men and women with heart disease

SAN ANTONIO – The disparity in healthcare between men and women isn’t just a belief – it’s a fact. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, but a new study showed 65% of women who have high-risk factors are not even referred to specialists. It also showed that over three-quarters of women … Read more

Mosquitoes bugging you? These repellents work best, tests show

SAN ANTONIO – They’re back. Blood-sucking, disease-spreading mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet weather. “Oh, I’m seeing a lot, especially now after the rains, and I’m a magnet,” said Juan Garcia, who was enjoying a morning walk. But, mosquitoes are more than annoying. They can spread disease like West Nile, Zika, and even Malaria made a … Read more