The ‘Community Immersion Program’ helps police cadets connect with people they will soon serve. SAN ANTONIO — Before they wear the badge, San Antonio police cadets are learning what it means to serve with perspective. Two years ago, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) launched a first-of-its-kind pilot project. The Community Immersion Program (CIP) gives … Read more
The victim’s sister Joslin Leard recalls the painful days from a year ago. SAN ANTONIO — A murder in broad daylight is still unsolved one year later. On Feb. 21, 2023, Zachary Leard was shot and killed in a parking lot, police say. His family fears, it is a possibility, he may have been targeted … Read more
At the Forsyth Correctional Center in Winston-Salem, the dogs work with qualifying inmate trainers for 10 weeks, to get ready for forever homes. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A New Leash on Life is a program not just changing the outcome for dogs in North Carolina, but also the inmates who train them. It’s a state … Read more
Margaret Schultz walks everywhere these days. On the day of the attack, she was going to H-E-B with the hopes of buying some dog food. SAN ANTONIO — Margaret Schultz recalls fearing for her life as a group of juveniles attacked and robbed her while she was walking to H-E-B on Valentine’s Day. “They could … Read more
On Feb. 7, Alfred Jimenez was working in his Applied Learning Environment (ALE) classroom, where he worked with students who have moderate to severe cognitive disabilities , when he sustained a head injury after falling. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. After a few weeks of mourning … Read more
The chief said the death of 73-year-old Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez has impacted students and staff alike and listening carefully is critical. SAN ANTONIO — With the Brandeis High School community is still struggling to cope with the unexpected death of a staff member, the Northside ISD police chief said now is an important time … Read more
The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more