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‘It doesn’t say you violated it’ | NEISD board stands by cell phone policy despite TEA warning

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“I urge you, please stand your ground, keep the control local, and show that NEISD won’t be bullied into policies that don’t serve our students,” said one parent. SAN ANTONIO — The North East Independent School District school board held a discussion Monday night regarding its current student cell phone policy, following a warning from … Read more

Spurs cruise to win over Guangzhou Loong Lions in preseason opener; rookie Carter Bryant scores 15 in debut

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Victor Wembanyama (9 points, 7 assists, 10 rebounds) flirted with a triple-double in his first game action since his blood clot injury in the spring. SAN ANTONIO — Carter Bryant scored 15 points in his NBA debut, a trio of other Spurs players each tallied 16 and Victor Wembanyama notched some highlight-reel blocks as San … Read more

Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Mayor Jones centered around effort to bring DNC to San Antonio

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An attorney representing Jones called the complaint “frivolous” before the board eventually dismissed it. SAN ANTONIO — Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has had a rocky first few months in office, but notched a win Monday night when the Ethics Review Board dismissed a complaint filed against her this summer.  The complaint – filed July 16 … Read more

‘A betrayal of trust’ | Former Holy Cross coach fired after police say a hidden camera in his office captured students undressing

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Police say another employee discovered the camera disguised as an alarm clock in the office they share. The 34-year-old was a part-time coach at the school. SAN ANTONIO — A former Catholic high school coach is under investigation by San Antonio police after a coworker discovered a hidden camera disguised as an alarm clock inside … Read more

Nocturnal intruder compared to ‘Cornholio’ causing fear on the southeast side

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After repeated home break-in attempts, a homeowner is seeking police action, worried about escalating violence. SAN ANTONIO — Hope, who has filed at least three police reports in recent weeks, said she is afraid for her family’s safety, after a person she doesn’t know has tried to kick his way into her home during the … Read more

Classes at new Uvalde elementary school to begin this month, foundation says

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A Friday ribbon-cutting will mark the end of 20 months of construction at Legacy Elementary School, the district’s first new school since 1985. SAN ANTONIO — Legacy Elementary School will welcome its first cohort of Uvalde CISD students and teacher in just two weeks, marking a major step for a community still mourning in the … Read more