Divided Judson ISD board recommends firing superintendent as trustee blasts ‘disgusting’ process

The 4-3 vote came after nearly four hours of closed-door deliberations. Superintendent Milton Fields III has been in the role since May 2023. SAN ANTONIO — Trustees at Judson ISD, San Antonio’s fourth-biggest school district, voted 4-3 to recommend firing Superintendent Milton Fields III at a special board meeting Wednesday night–the culmination of a process … Read more

Residents seek urgent action after fire and shooting at Westrock and Colt drives

Residents of a once peaceful neighborhood on Westrock and Colt drives face growing anxiety as incidents of violence and arson heighten concerns for safety. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been a stressful few days at the corner of Westrock and Colt drives and south west side neighbors say they’re tired of being on edge. Sunday there … Read more

‘Should not come as news’: ICE confirms purchase of San Antonio building to serve as detention facility

​ICE didn’t say where the facility was, but a source previously said it was eyeing a 640,000-square-foot warehouse in east San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — After days of concern and outcry from local leaders responding to reports that the federal government was on the verge of purchasing a warehouse for ICE operations in San Antonio, … Read more

‘We walked into this lawsuit’ | Bexar Co. Commissioner responds to lawsuit filed by Texas AG over migrant legal defense fund

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Bexar County, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds for the legal defense of migrants facing deportation. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Bexar County, alleging the county violated the Texas Constitution by funding legal services for immigrants through its immigration legal defense … Read more

Call KENS: A fallen tower shut down a storage facility. Nearly 2 months later, a fishing guide still can’t access his boat.

KENS 5 asked Lone Star Boat & RV Storage when the tower would be cleared. As of Wednesday, the business was “actively coordinating” with contractors to get it done. SAN ANTONIO — TJ Whitworth has worked as a fishing guide on Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake for more than 20 years. The job depends on … Read more

San Antonio school districts, teachers unions respond to TEA guidance on student walkouts

Melina Espiritu-Azocar, president of the Northside AFT, stressed the student walkouts are solely student-led, not organized by educators. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio school districts and teachers unions are now sharing their perspective in response to new guidance released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on student walkouts. The guidance aligns with Gov. Greg Abbott’s … Read more

Texas Education Agency warns North East ISD over phone policy non-compliance

The Texas Education Agency warns North East ISD for noncompliance with state law on student phone use, risking potential state oversight if issues aren’t resolved. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Education Agency has issued a formal warning to the North East Independent School District, saying the San Antonio district failed to comply with state law … Read more