Edgewood ISD proposes closing 2 schools amid low enrollment, lack of funding

SAN ANTONIO – Edgewood Independent School District is the latest San Antonio area public district to propose closing schools amid low enrollment and lack of funding. The district’s finance and facilities committee on Tuesday proposed closing Winston Intermediate School of Excellence (WISE) and Wrenn Middle School next school year as part of EISD’s Rethink & … Read more

Humidifier safety for infants, children

With drier winter air plus cold and flu season coming, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably. But if you’re using a humidifier near an infant or small child, you’ll want one that’s safe for them. The experts at CR share which humidifiers are best for babies, along with tips on how to … Read more

San Antonio City Council approves largest municipal solar project in Texas

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Council approved the largest on-site municipal solar project in Texas on Thursday. According to a news release, the $30 million project will install rooftop, parking and park canopy solar systems on 42 city facilities. “This will be the largest local government on-site solar project in Texas and the second-largest … Read more

Spirit Airlines adds nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa

SAN ANTONIO – Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa next year. Beginning Jan. 11, the low-cost carrier will fly nonstop from SAT to the Tampa International Airport four times a week — Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Right now, the flights are seasonal and only scheduled through April 5, but … Read more

San Antonio College hosts ceremony honoring military veterans

SAN ANTONIO – A ceremony honoring military veterans was held Thursday morning at San Antonio College’s Victory Center. College faculty, staff, students, community members and local leaders attended the event. The Texas Veterans Commission also presented San Antonio College’s Office of Veterans Affairs with the 2023 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award. The college serves … Read more

UTSA professor secures funding for research on climate, spirituality intersection

SAN ANTONIO – A UTSA professor who is pioneering the concept of centering spirituality as a means to fight climate change has secured funding to advance climate science research and its impact on public behavior and society. Jessica Eise, an assistant professor of social and environmental challenges in the Department of Communication, was awarded the … Read more

Zapatos brings communities together through shoe drives, distributions

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio nonprofit Zapatos collects and distributes shoes to children in need, but their mission extends beyond footwear. Even during the midst of a shoe drive, the organization is actively working with local schools to put those donations to work. On Wednesday, some students in grades pre-k to second grade lined up … Read more