SAISD to reopen schools Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted district-wide closures

SAN ANTONIO – Classes will resume Monday at all schools in the San Antonio Independent School District after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district. “Ensuring the opening of school on Monday remains our utmost priority,” Superintendent Jaime Aquino said in a news release. Since the school closures … Read more

No chronic wasting disease confirmed at Kerr County facility where deer were euthanized

KERR COUNTY – A suspected case of chronic wasting disease at a Texas Parks and Wildlife research facility in Kerr County turned out to be a false alarm. TPWD officials on Friday said a post-mortem test conducted by the National Veterinary Service Laboratories showed no chronic wasting disease in a 14-month-old buck that was suspected … Read more

Special grand jury seated in Uvalde County to review Robb Elementary school shooting case

UVALDE, Texas – A special grand jury was seated Friday in Uvalde County to review the case of the Robb Elementary school shooting case, the Uvalde Leader-News reported Friday. The special grand jury of the 38th Judicial District Court is comprised of 12 Uvalde County residents who are expected to spend at least six months … Read more

Free Christmas tree mulch available Saturday

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department will be giving away free Christmas tree mulch on Saturday. Mulch will be available at the Bitters Brush Facility at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until supplies run out. The giveaway is limited to residential customers. The mulch … Read more