North East ISD names interim superintendent at Monday board meeting

North East ISD has appointed Anthony Jarrett as interim superintendent, succeeding Sean Maika, who is resigning after six years. SAN ANTONIO — The North East ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday on a new interim superintendent after Sean Maika announced his resignation. Maika announced last month he was stepping down from leading the district where … Read more

Michelle Sanguinetti wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Randolph Field ISD

Randolph Elementary music teacher, Michelle Sanguinetti, was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from our partner, Credit Human. UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — SAN ANTONIO: Randolph Elementary’s Michelle Sanguinetti wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for inspiring young musicians. In the music room at Randolph Elementary School, kindergartners laugh, dance, and sing … Read more

Passenger dies in west-side San Antonio crash; drivers hospitalized after collision and fire at Culebra and Ingram

A fatal collision at Culebra and Ingram roads left one dead and two hospitalized, sparking an active investigation into conflicting witness accounts. SAN ANTONIO — A two-vehicle crash on the city’s west-side left one person dead and sent both drivers to the hospital Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. SAFD said the … Read more

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish school property taxes. Would it work?

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone. Texas lawmakers have gone big to rein in the state’s property taxes, spending tens of billions of dollars toward reducing the annual bill homeowners and businesses pay each year … Read more

Bipartisan bill to combat veteran suicides being pushed by two members of Congress

Lawmakers reintroduce a bipartisan bill to implement a suicide-prevention model at VA centers, aiming to tackle veteran suicides. SAN ANTONIO — A renewed national effort is underway to strengthen mental-health resources for veterans, as lawmakers aim to reduce the number of veteran suicides across the country. Congressman Tony Gonzales has reintroduced the VA Zero Suicide … Read more