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Edgewood trustee claims harassment, releases police report and provocative late-night text

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The Texas Education Agency is reviewing misconduct claims by Trustee Michael Valdez against fellow Edgewood ISD board members. SAN ANTONIO — Fresh allegations are intensifying a months-long feud inside the Edgewood Independent School District Board of Trustees. Two weeks after the board issued a second round of sanctions against him, Trustee Michael Valdez emailed Texas education … Read more

River Walk’s first-ever food hall coming to downtown San Antonio. Here’s a first look.

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The next chapter is being written for Assembly Hall, the La Villita community hub built in 1958. SAN ANTONIO — All the orange barrels aren’t just for show: Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of a major makeover.  From new hotels and the opening of Civic Park to a reimagined Alamo grounds and forthcoming Project … Read more

Traffic stop in east Bexar County leads to discovery of 6 kilograms of meth; suspect arrested

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The estimated street value of the meth allegedly found in Ramiro Torres-Huato’s truck is estimated to be about $200,000. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of six kilograms of meth in east Bexar County, BCSO says. On Monday at around 1:30 p.m., a traffic stop was … Read more

Park users navigate safety concerns amid homeless camps at Pickwell Park

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San Antonio residents report safety concerns due to homeless camps and drug activity at Pickwell Park, prompting increased police patrols and community vigilance. SAN ANTONIO — Rayvon Sims lives near Pickwell Park and he and his friends love to play football and basketball there regularly, but he said he knows they have to remain alert … Read more

SA faith leaders, immigrant rights groups call for peace after deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility

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Of the three detainees shot by a sniper, DHS officials say one of them died. The shooter ended his own life. SAN ANTONIO — Religious leaders and immigrant rights groups are speaking out after the shooting outside a Dallas ICE facility Wednesday morning. “It’s a terrible tragedy. We grieve any violence that happens obviously in … Read more

Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

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Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input. TEXAS, USA — Texas public school administrators, parents and education experts worry that a new law to replace the state’s standardized test could potentially increase student stress and the amount of time … Read more