Brandeis HS instructional assistant dies from head injury after interaction with student with cognitive disabilities

“The entire Bronco family is grieving his loss,” the superintendent and principal say in a statement about the death of Alfred Jimenez. SAN ANTONIO — A Brandeis High School instructional assistant had died after he fell and sustained a head injury during an interaction with a student earlier this month, Northside ISD officials said. Alfred … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama says facing Kevin Durant was his ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment

Facing Durant was an eye-opening matchup for Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — All NBA rookies have their adjustment to entering the league. It can be adjusting to the grind of the packed schedule, facing top basketball talent from across the globe, and the constant travel. It also means facing moments or going up against certain players, … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama says facing Suns’ Kevin Durant was his ‘welcome to the NBA’ moment

Facing Durant was an eye-opening matchup for Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — All NBA rookies have their adjustment to entering the league. It can be adjusting to the grind of the packed schedule, facing top basketball talent from across the globe, and the constant travel. It also means facing moments or going up against certain players, … Read more

7 years ago today multiple tornadoes touched down in and around San Antonio

When it comes to the weather in South Central Texas, February can be an volatile month, bringing anything from winter storms to severe weather. And it was on the night of February 19, 2017 that several tornadoes touched down around the San Antonio metro area, creating significant damage. DETAILS A strong cold front produced a … Read more

‘We love you’: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue mourns loss of firefighter’s 10-year-old

Mason Fox was the son of HCFR Driver Engineer Mike Fox and nephew of Captain Joe Fox. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The death of a 10-year-old boy has shaken Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews, the organization shared Sunday on social media.  Mason Fox, the son of HCFR Driver Engineer Mike Fox and nephew of Captain … Read more

Instructional assistant dies from serious injury by student in classroom at Brandeis High School

SAN ANTONIO – An instructional assistant who was seriously injured in a Brandeis High School classroom earlier this month has died. Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez, 73, died at a hospital over the weekend from injuries he sustained on the morning of Feb. 7 in a class of students with severe learning and emotional disabilities. “The … Read more