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‘We all have scars’ | Special education teachers express safety concerns after death of Northside ISD instructional assistant

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Several special needs teachers called for change at Tuesday’s school board meeting. SAN ANTONIO — Special education teachers flooded a Northside Independent School District meeting on Tuesday to tell the school board they are experiencing violence in their classrooms. It comes just one week after a Northside ISD educator died from severe injuries allegedly sustained … Read more

Video shows the moment a homeowner is shot after hearing a suspected car burglary outside far west-side home

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Deputies say a white SUV took from the location. There is no word on how many people were in that vehicle. SAN ANTONIO — A homeowner was shot after he went outside to investigate a possible car burglary in a neighborhood on the far west side, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. Now, BCSO is … Read more

Spurs end Rodeo Road Trip with 1-8 record after falling to Timberwolves, 114-105

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Devin Vassell added 21 points and Keldon Johnson had 20 for San Antonio, which did close within six with 33.6 seconds left. MINNESOTA, USA — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, returning from an injury scare right before halftime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 on Tuesday night without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. … Read more

Special needs teachers speak out at Northside ISD meeting after death of instructional assistant

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SAN ANTONIO – A Northside Independent School District board meeting turned into a call for action Tuesday night after several current and former special education teachers filled the meeting to voice their frustrations and concerns. “When was the last time any of you were hit by a student?” asked a teacher during a public comment. … Read more

Grandfather recounts terrifying moments having to save non-verbal grandson from house fire

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“My grandson would have died,” Clovis McKenzie said. “He would have been dead today.” SAN ANTONIO — A normal Sunday was interrupted by flames inside Clovis McKenzie’s home. “When I was sitting the living room, I heard three pops,” he said. “Pop, pop, pop.”The place was on fire. “The place was engulfed in fire.” The … Read more