A new Texas law bans cell phone use in class. This NISD high school was ahead of the curve.

“Our mindset was, ‘We can eliminate a major distraction, then our student achievement should improve.’ And it certainly did.” SAN ANTONIO — On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law.  The legislation bans cell phones and other personal communication devices in classrooms, beginning next school year. But one San Antonio high school … Read more

Bexar County juvenile judge seeks solutions as murder, burglary referrals grow over 2024

Juvenile crime trends in Bexar County show some increases, with serious charges doubling compared to last year. SAN ANTONIO — New data from Bexar County shows certain crimes involving juveniles are up this year compared to the same period in 2024—including murder and assault.  436th Juvenile District Court Judge William Cruz Shaw, who has a … Read more

‘Overcome with joy and gratitude’ | JJ Watt, Kealia Ohai Watt welcome baby boy

HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans legend JJ Watt and former Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai Watt have welcomed their second child. In a heartfelt message posted Tuesday on X, Watt announced the arrival of their baby boy, Niko Benjamin Watt. Niko Benjamin was born on June 14. “Overcome with joy and gratitude,” Watt said in … Read more

San Antonio firefighters quickly put out flames at northeast-side apartments

SAFD said one person was hospitalized after jumping from the second floor of a northeast-side apartment complex after flames broke out Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Over 30 San Antonio Fire Department units rushed to a northeast-side apartment complex after flames broke out Tuesday night. SAFD officials said crews arrived to the apartments located on … Read more

Heartbroken neighbors respond to City of San Antonio’s plan to prevent deadly floods

Residents near Beitel Creek call for improved flood warnings following tragic deaths and a city study aims to address flood response and public alert systems. SAN ANTONIO — Long-time Beitel Creek neighbor Sylvia Halbardier spoke haltingly when she recounted the early morning hours of June 12 when she woke up to the sound of helicopters … Read more