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NEISD said the Long-Range Efficiency Committee spent several months looking at the data from several factors, ultimately finding that consolidation is necessary. SAN ANTONIO — North East Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika announced Monday a plan to close three schools for consolidation into other campuses in the upcoming school year. NEISD said its … Read more

Mattress Mack posted on X when he checked in for surgery at Methodist Tuesday morning. On Monday, he was right where he usually is — at Gallery Furniture working. HOUSTON — We have an update on Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s open heart surgery. A spokesperson released a statement at 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday and said McIngvale, 73, … Read more

SAN DIEGO — A San Antonio native currently serving in the United States Navy has earned a prestigious award. Logistics Specialist Seaman (LSSN) Christelle V. Abrego, who graduated from Madison High School, earned the Blue Jacket of the Year award for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego. The Blue Jacket is awarded … Read more

Starting in the fall of 2025, first-year students who qualify for Pell Grants will be eligible to receive free tuition from Texas Wesleyan. FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth is now offering free tuition to qualifying students from Texas, school officials announced Tuesday. Starting in the fall of 2025, first-year students … Read more