How to talk to kids about STAAR testing

SAN ANTONIO – April is testing season for public schools across Texas. Many school districts are already testing or testing is getting underway this week. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test or STAAR offers families and the state a snapshot of how well their child is prepared to go into the next … Read more

SwRI begins work on ‘spacecraft bus’

SAN ANTONIO – Local researchers are developing a refueling vehicle to extend the lifespan of spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Southwest Research Institute has won a position on Denver-based Astroscale U.S.’s contract with the U.S. Space Force to build and test a small demonstration spacecraft as part of a $25.5 million Space Mobility and Logistics prototyping … Read more

City council committee evaluating future of horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio

On Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Governance committee will discuss the councilmembers’ proposal. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, the possibility of phasing out horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio could be one step closer to become a reality.  In December 2022, councilmember Jalen McKee Rodriguez of district 2, and councilmember Phyllis Viagran of district 3, co-authored a … Read more

‘It’s working’ | Violent crime is down after one year of a partnership between UTSA and SAPD

Tuesday, Chief William McManus and Dr. Rob Tillyer with UTSA Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice presented the results they have to city leaders. SAN ANTONIO — According to SAPD and UTSA, violent crime in the city is down by about seven percent. The police department and university have been partnering up for a violent … Read more

West Side neighbors heightening security after three drive-by shootings in one week

SAN ANTONIO – Multiple drive-by shootings on the same street in a week have residents on the West Side fearing the worst. “We’ve had three shootings in a week. This was a very peaceful neighborhood. We never had any problems,” said one neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous. Those who live off of Prescott Drive … Read more