Massive brawl breaks out, punches are thrown after Incarnate Word basketball game against TAMU-Commerce

It’s unclear how many were injured. SAN ANTONIO — A dramatic basketball game between Incarnate Word and Texas A&M-Commerce saved its biggest sparks for after the final buzzer.  As the Lions and Cardinals went down the traditional handshake line following Incarnate Word’s 76-72 OT loss, a confrontation between players turned into a prolonged, all-out brawl … Read more

New Braunfels burglary suspects tied to dozens of similar crimes in recent months

An email from detectives to a victimized business owner stated that all but one suspect believed to have targeted her shop are in custody. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels police have served seven arrest warrants for four burglary suspects, according to an email from a detective sent to a local business owner.  Christina Layh … Read more

Local special-needs instructor says this is her last year in teaching, attributing students’ behavior and lack of resources

After the death of an older instructor who sustained a head injury, another educator discusses the challenges they face when helping special-needs students. SAN ANTONIO — A local special-needs instructor is speaking out about the dangers she faces everyday working with students.   She decided to share her story after a Brandeis High School instructional … Read more

Local special-needs instructor says this is her last year in a teaching, attributing students behaviors and lack of resources

After the death of an older instructor who sustained a head injury, another educator discusses the challenges they face when helping special-needs students. SAN ANTONIO — A local special-needs instructor is speaking out about the dangers she faces everyday working with students.   She decided to share her story after a Brandeis High School instructional … Read more

Speech pathologist warns of increasing speech delays, social fears among young kids

SAN ANTONIO – Taking a few minutes to role play and talk to children can help them boost their vocabulary, a San Antonio speech pathologist said. Madeleine Paul, clinical director at Speech and Language Center Stone Oak, said referrals for attention difficulties, language disorders and communication skills have doubled since the pandemic. Many of those … Read more

Former NFL practice squad player turns himself in for strangling, killing girlfriend in Maryland

Detectives say during an interview, Carl Kearney, Jr., of Griffin, Georgia confessed to strangling his girlfriend during an argument. ACCOKEEK, Md. — A 43-year-old ex-NFL player is under arrest after he admitted to strangling his girlfriend inside her parent’s Maryland home early Sunday morning. The Prince George’s County Police Department charged Carl Kearney, Jr., of … Read more