NISD police chief discusses investigation into Brandeis High School death

The chief said the death of 73-year-old Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez has impacted students and staff alike and listening carefully is critical. SAN ANTONIO — With the Brandeis High School community is still struggling to cope with the unexpected death of a staff member, the Northside ISD police chief said now is an important time … Read more

San Antonio Express-News, MySA journalists forming union to fight for better pay, benefits

The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more

San Antonio Express-News, MySA.com journalists forming union to ‘safeguard our future as a news provider’

The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more

Rio Grande Valley native lands role in new Marvel series ‘Echo’

A Rio Grande Valley native has landed a huge role as one of the newest superheroes in a Marvel show. Recommended Videos Dannie McCallum, 29, plays “Tuklo” in the new Marvel series “Echo.” She appears in four of the five episodes currently streaming on Disney+. McCallum’s character is an indigenous ancestor of the show’s main … Read more

Basketbrawl fallout | Eight players suspended after postgame fight, including four UIW Cardinals

Another four players with Texas A&M-Commerce have been suspended for “flagrant unsportsmanlike actions” after Monday’s game in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A total of eight players from the University of Incarnate Word (UIW) and Texas A&M-Commerce basketball programs students have been suspended by the Southland Conference after players were seen fighting in a massive … Read more