‘Her left hand was gone’ | Arkansas nurse helps save shark attack victim while on vacation

With no medical supplies, Ashley Phillips and two others tried their best to control the bleeding and comfort the woman. ROGERS, Ark. — Even on vacation, Ashley Phillips, an emergency department nurse at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, immediately jumped into action to perform life-saving measures on a shark attack victim earlier this month.  “As an … Read more

‘You took my baby away’ | Mother of 12-year-old found strangled in creek left devastated, angry

“I’m like angry that they took advantage of her. She was so young,” Alexis Nungaray said. She hasn’t told her 5-year-old son yet that his sister isn’t coming home. We’ve learned more about the little girl who was strangled Monday and left in a north Houston creek. Twelve-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s family wants justice for whoever … Read more

Grant applications for small businesses impacted by construction now open

From the beginning of construction to qualifications for the grant, two businesses are frustrated. One ready to apply for the grant, the other unsure if they should. SAN ANTONIO — Applications for the City of San Antonio’s Small Business Construction Support grant are now open. Businesses impacted by construction across the city can apply.  For … Read more

Comal ISD lets bus driver applicants get behind the wheel during ‘Experience the Ride’ event on Thursday

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The school bus driver shortage continues to impact local school districts. Comal ISD is looking to hire 40 school bus drivers by the start of the new school year this fall. Recommended Videos To lure potential applicants, the district is hosting an “Experience the Ride,” event to let potential applicants get … Read more

How San Antonio’s biggest school districts’ STAAR test scores compare to state averages

SAN ANTONIO – Data released Friday showed Texas students’ math and science scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness continue to slip since the pandemic. The Texas Education Agency breaks the scores down by district and by campus. They’re searchable on the TEA website. Recommended Videos The scores are broken down into … Read more