‘It’s hard to focus’ | SAISD says 6 schools experienced heating issues when students returned from winter break

The district says the issue has been resolved, except at one school, but students today said the classrooms at Highlands High School were better but still cold. Cold temperatures in the classroom are once again an issue at some SAISD schools.  Last year during the deep freeze, the district acknowledged issues with boilers at several … Read more

‘It was 45 degrees in my bedroom’ | Tenants braving cold conditions while waiting for apartment management to turn on the heat

Management at the Heights at 515 apartments said the heat from the chiller systems will turn on Friday, prompting frustration from some residents who have children. SAN ANTONIO — Tenants living at the Heights at 515 apartments will have to wait until Friday for the heating system to turn on as frigid conditions are forecasted … Read more

Former teacher’s aide gets 5 years in prison for abusing special education students in Longview

She was convicted of seven counts of injury to a child and one count of unlawful restraint, in connection with abuse that happened in 2021. LONGVIEW, Texas — A former Longview ISD employee was sentenced to five years in prison for her role in the abuse of 11 special education students at J.L. Everhart Elementary.  … Read more