Northside AFT calling for comprehensive change to protect educators after recent death of instructional assistant

On Feb. 7, Alfred Jimenez was working in his Applied Learning Environment (ALE) classroom, where he worked with students who have moderate to severe cognitive disabilities , when he sustained a head injury after falling. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. After a few weeks of mourning … Read more

SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE: SA LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events for entrepreneurs

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce connects local business owners and entrepreneurs with resources and monthly events. Executive Director Luis Vazquez joined South Texas Pride to discuss ways to participate and how the chamber helps. Click here to find more information on the upcoming mixer on Feb. 29. Find more episodes … Read more

NISD police chief discusses investigation into Brandeis High School death

The chief said the death of 73-year-old Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez has impacted students and staff alike and listening carefully is critical. SAN ANTONIO — With the Brandeis High School community is still struggling to cope with the unexpected death of a staff member, the Northside ISD police chief said now is an important time … Read more

San Antonio Express-News, MySA.com journalists forming union to ‘safeguard our future as a news provider’

The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more

San Antonio Express-News, MySA journalists forming union to fight for better pay, benefits

The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more

Rio Grande Valley native lands role in new Marvel series ‘Echo’

A Rio Grande Valley native has landed a huge role as one of the newest superheroes in a Marvel show. Recommended Videos Dannie McCallum, 29, plays “Tuklo” in the new Marvel series “Echo.” She appears in four of the five episodes currently streaming on Disney+. McCallum’s character is an indigenous ancestor of the show’s main … Read more