NEISD board agrees to bell-to-bell cell phone policy in compliance with TEA

At Monday’s meeting, the board voted 5-1, to change the cell phones in classrooms to a more restrictive bell-to-bell policy. SAN ANTONIO — The North East ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday night to beef up its cell phone policy after a back and forth with the Texas Education Administration.  At Monday’s meeting, the board … Read more

CBP seizes $8.1 million in meth hidden in tile shipment at Pharr bridge

Officers discovered more than 900 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a cargo inspection. Federal officers made a massive drug bust at a South Texas port of entry, uncovering millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the seizure happened April 21 at the Pharr International … Read more

Fiesta arrests rise slightly while DWI numbers dip in 2026

Officials report 15 Fiesta-related arrests and 114 DWIs during this year’s celebration period. SAN ANTONIO — As Fiesta wrapped up in San Antonio, new numbers are giving a snapshot of how the celebration played out from a law enforcement perspective. Authorities say there were 15 Fiesta-related arrests between April 16 and April 26, a slight … Read more