AG Ken Paxton investigating NEISD, 2 other Texas districts after recent student protests of ICE

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Paxton announced investigations into NEISD and other Texas districts, alleging they facilitated student protests and failed to ensure safety. SAN ANTONIO — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office is investigating three school districts, including North East ISD in San Antonio, “following concerns that ISD administration and faculty orchestrated the protests.” Paxton announced the … Read more

The String Queens bring soulful, genre-hopping music journey to The Carver Community Cultural Center Friday

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The String Queens will take the stage on Feb. 20 for an inspiring night of music that blends classical, jazz, pop, and everything in between. SAN ANTONIO — If you’re looking for a Friday night plan that feels equal parts classy, soulful, and downright fun, The Carver has you covered. The acclaimed trio The String … Read more

Lunar New Year Block Party at The Pearl brings food, music and 60+ local vendors for free community fun

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Welcome in the Lunar New Year with a free block party at The Pearl featuring local vendors, lion dancers, DJs, and plenty of food, shopping, and family-friendly fun. SAN ANTONIO — If your calendar could use a little more joy (and your weekend could use a little more dancing), San Antonio is ringing in the … Read more

Is Team USA headed to the gold medal game in women’s hockey? Here’s how they did in Monday’s semifinals

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Team USA is the favorite to win in women’s hockey, and their recent games only highlight why that is. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — The United States’ women’s hockey team kept their winning streak going during the semifinal match against Team Sweden at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games on Monday. Both teams battled it out … Read more

Olympic meltdown: Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then control of emotions

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After a DNF on his potentially gold-medal winning run, McGrath threw his ski poles in frustration and laid down in the snow. BORMIO, Province of Sondrio — Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath saw his gold-medal hopes slip away in the Olympic slalom and decided to send his ski poles sailing along with them. After tossing each pole … Read more

‘I feel like it traumatized my kids’: Family of 8 escapes east-side house fire; mother says they are ‘beyond blessed’

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The family says when the fire started a 5 year-old boy hid in one of the back rooms, but they went back inside and found him and were able to bring him out safely. A San Antonio mother says she feels “beyond blessed” after she, her husband, their six children and two dogs escaped a … Read more