Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ culture

San Antonio – The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association president said his conversations with city staff indicate ongoing investigations into the culture inside the San Antonio Fire Department administration. SAPFFA President Joe Jones said there’s no politics behind his outspoken efforts to bring other issues to light after the forced retirement of former Fire Chief … Read more

These 20 San Antonio ISD schools will be closed Wednesday

The city’s third-biggest district announced the closures late Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Hours after apologizing to parents about preparations that “fell short” amid this week’s freezing-cold weather and ensuring regular operations on Wednesday, San Antonio ISD officials said late Tuesday night that 20 campuses will be closed for repairs.  The district didn’t elaborate on … Read more

San Antonio ISD apologizes to parents about cold classrooms, closes 20 campuses Wednesday

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio ISD’s superintendent apologized to district parents after students and staff had to tough it out in cold classrooms on Tuesday. “I regret that our preparations did not meet expectations. We will work around the clock to address these issues,” Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino said in a letter. KSAT stopped by … Read more

‘Past-due’ | President of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association speaks out about former chief’s retirement

Joe Jones claimed many firefighters felt the decision made by the city regarding Charles Hood was past due. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association’s president is speaking out about the state of the department since its fire chief was forced to retire about two weeks ago over a vulgar phrase he admitted … Read more