San Antonio-area schools to receive $647K for student mental health services

San Antonio schools secured $647,156 to enhance mental health services, aiming to train and retain professionals to better support students in crisis. SAN ANTONIO — Schools across San Antonio and surrounding communities will receive more than $600,000 in federal funding to expand mental health services for students. Education Service Center, Region 20 has been awarded … Read more

Marcia Caballero wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Schertz-Cibolo-UCISD

Marcia Caballero of Schertz-Cibolo-UCISD was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from Credit Human. SCHERTZ, Texas — SCHERTZ-CIBOLO- A science teacher whose passion extends far beyond her classroom, and who makes sure every student feels supported from day one is this week’s KENS 5 EXCEL Award winner. It’s easy to … Read more

San Antonio’s Carvajal Elementary faces closure over failing grades, low enrollment

Carvajal Elementary in San Antonio faces potential closure due to poor performance, low enrollment, and a dwindling bilingual program, risking state intervention. SAN ANTONIO — The future of one San Antonio ISD elementary school remains uncertain as district leaders continue to weigh the possibility of closing Carvajal Elementary School on the city’s west-side. The issue … Read more

Rabbi’s legacy inspires San Antonio’s Hanukkah lighting amid Sydney attack tragedy

A terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney left 15 dead, including a rabbi with ties to San Antonio. In response, San Antonio will hold a menorah lighting. SAN ANTONIO — A terror attack in Australia on Sunday left at least 15 people dead, including a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl. Among those … Read more

SAPD: Early morning fire damages building east of downtown San Antonio

Firefighters say a gas line and metal roof intensified the fire, while collapsing floors forced crews to shift from interior to exterior operations. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are battling a large and dangerous fire at a building east of downtown, where unstable conditions forced crews to shift to exterior operations. The San Antonio Fire Department … Read more

‘They are encouraging it’; HOA holds decoration contest with ‘Griswold’ category, then threatens family with fine due to glare from lights

Ironically, the Griswold category encourages residents to light up all of Mountain Lodge. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is pushing back against their homeowner’s association after receiving a violation notice over their Christmas light display, which the HOA claims is too bright. The Gathright family says Mountain Lodge HOA cited them for excessive … Read more

City staffer accused of threatening Councilwoman Misty Spears’ office, leaving note reading ‘Die Fascist’

The suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, was arrested Monday and booked with a $20,000 bond. SAN ANTONIO — A former City Council District 9 staffer currently working for another council member was arrested after allegedly leaving a note under a desk at a field office reading “Die Fascist.”  That suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, faces … Read more