Person jumps from second floor balcony to escape flames at northeast-side apartments

Two others were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation at 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 the 3900 … Read more

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