Special needs teachers speak out at Northside ISD meeting after death of instructional assistant

SAN ANTONIO – A Northside Independent School District board meeting turned into a call for action Tuesday night after several current and former special education teachers filled the meeting to voice their frustrations and concerns. “When was the last time any of you were hit by a student?” asked a teacher during a public comment. … Read more

Grandfather recounts terrifying moments having to save non-verbal grandson from house fire

“My grandson would have died,” Clovis McKenzie said. “He would have been dead today.” SAN ANTONIO — A normal Sunday was interrupted by flames inside Clovis McKenzie’s home. “When I was sitting the living room, I heard three pops,” he said. “Pop, pop, pop.”The place was on fire. “The place was engulfed in fire.” The … Read more

Brooks Development Authority spends $18,540 on UTSA football suite, alcohol records show

SAN ANTONIO – The Brooks Development Authority has spent thousands of dollars on food, drinks, and tickets for a UTSA football suite in the fall of 2023, according to receipts and a contract obtained by KSAT. In September 2023, records show the Brooks Development Authority signed a contract and paid $18,540 for a suite at … Read more

State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department on Tuesday hosted a screening of the award-winning Associated Press-PBS “Frontline” Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” days after Ukraine marked the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Elizabeth Allen, under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, said the film not only documented the reality … Read more