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