SAN ANTONIO NEWS

The flu forces school nurses to call in sick, leaving SA campuses without a licensed care provider. But they have a plan B.

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NISD’s health services director said even if a licensed nurse is absent, a staff member is always on standby, trained for similar health emergencies. SAN ANTONIO — A second surge of the flu is closing schools in several states, including Texas. Godley ISD, near Fort Worth, just reopened. Staff shortages from a flu outbreak forced … Read more

Spurs fall to Hornets with buzzer beater controversy in close game: What they said after the game

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Spurs lose to the Hornets on the Rodeo Trip. Here are postgame comments from Mitch Johnson and Stephon Castle. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs could not seal the win in Charlotte, losing 117-116 to the Hornets on the Rodeo Trip. Hornets’ Miles Bridges would make the game-winning shot late in the fourth period. … Read more

The City of Fredericksburg refused to extend a Texas Ranger nonprofit’s lease. What will happen to their $8 million memorial site?

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The Former Texas Rangers Foundation spent more than $8 million to build a Texas Ranger Ring of Honor and other infrastructure. What will happen to it? SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg contains a Ranger Ring of Honor, a tower, a pavilion, statues, and other improvements created to honor the legacy … Read more

‘He saved our lives’ | Minnesota school bus driver hailed a hero for avoiding head-on collision

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Brian Lathrop was transporting four students and three adults from Onamia to Little Falls on Wednesday morning when an oncoming semi veered across his lane. ONAMIA, Minn. — After 20 years of driving a school bus, safety checks are second nature for Brian Lathrop, and after Wednesday morning, he truly understands how valuable that is. … Read more

Alleged suspect captured near Houston following homicide at San Marcos apartment complex

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Police said there was evidence that the man and the victim knew each other. AUSTIN, Texas — The alleged suspect in Friday’s homicide at a San Marcos apartment complex has been captured. According to San Marcos police, officers were called to an apartment complex near River Road around 2:30 p.m. Police said they believe the … Read more

Bicyclist sues Virginia Beach police sergeant for $1.6M after car door caused her significant injuries

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A bicyclist who claims she was severely injured when a Virginia Beach police sergeant opened his car door into a bike lane is suing the officer for $1.6 million. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A bicyclist who claims she was severely injured when a Virginia Beach police sergeant opened his car door into a bike lane … Read more