San Antonio ISD teachers set to earn $100K after ‘ACE’ model scaled for next school year

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SAISD’s ACE initiative aims to boost student success by placing top teachers in challenging classrooms, offering significant financial benefits for exemplary work. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Independent School District announced the launch of its Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) initiative at three campuses, a program aimed at boosting student achievement by pairing top-performing teachers … Read more

TCU’s Olivia Miles becomes 3rd player with multiple triple-doubles in women’s NCAA Tournament

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Olivia Miles is the third player with multiple triple-doubles in women’s NCAA Tournament games. TCU’s playmaking guard had 12 points along with a career-high 16… FORT WORTH, Texas(AP) — Olivia Miles had assists on TCU’s first four baskets while putting the Horned Frogs ahead to stay, and a double-double by halftime even while scoring only … Read more

11-year-old girl from San Antonio selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City

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Layla McWilliams is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on one of the world’s most renowned stages. SAN ANTONIO — An 11-year-old girl from San Antonio is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on one of the world’s most renowned stages. Layla Janae McWilliams has been selected to participate in the Honors Performance … Read more

Nearly $1M in meth found hidden in buckets at Texas border

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 107.71 pounds of suspected meth at a Texas port, hidden in buckets labeled as waterproofing acrylic. LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside plastic buckets at a Texas port of entry, authorities said. Officers with the U.S. … Read more

Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot in police custody after north-side chase, SAPD says

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A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot in the back of a patrol car after a chase involving a suspected stolen vehicle, according to police. SAN ANTONIO — A suspect taken into custody after a brief chase died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while in a patrol vehicle Thursday afternoon, according to the … Read more

Texas reacts to Chuck Norris’ death as tributes pour in

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Texas leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to Chuck Norris’ death, calling the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star a legend. HOUSTON — Texas leaders and fans are reacting to the death of Chuck Norris, remembering the martial arts legend and “Walker, Texas Ranger” star as a cultural icon with deep ties to the Lone Star … Read more