‘Intentional noncompliance’: TEA appoints conservator amid ongoing stalemate with North East ISD over cellphone policy

NEISD trustees doubled down on its version of a cellphone ban in January, prolonging a showdown over what defines a school day. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Education Agency is stepping up its efforts to compel North East ISD to create a cellphone ban policy the state approves of. Having completed an investigation into what … Read more

Sheriff: 2 charged with capital murder after bodies are found dumped in Medina County ravine

The victims are the mother and stepfather of a woman who has been arrested after confessing to the crime, officials said. SAN ANTONIO — A woman and man have been charged with capital murder after the woman’s mother and stepfather were found in a ravine near Medina Lake, local authorities said.  The female suspect confessed … Read more

Officials: Teacher charged after hoax triggers lockdown at Houston-area high school

The school was on lockdown following a reported assault on a teacher, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Police responded to an incident that led to a lockdown at Splendora High School on Thursday morning, according to Splendora ISD. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the incident involved a reported physical assault on a … Read more