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San Antonio Teacher Unions to Confront Political Perturbations Regarding Education Funding and School Vouchers
San Antonio's teacher unions are stepping up to the political plate, tackling issues directly impacting their classrooms and students at a panel discussion set for this evening at the Amiga Café. The event, a collaborative effort of the Northside American Federation of Teachers and the City of San Antonio, is exclusively open to educators affiliated with the Northside or San Antonio labor unions, where discussions will aim to hash out educational priorities and lay them before the foot of politicians and candidates in the midst of the upcoming election, as KENS 5 reported.
Noah Logsdon leads Brandeis to victory with three touchdowns, named Player of the Game
SAN ANTONIO - The Brandeis Broncos beat the O'Connor Panthers 27-20 under the Thursday Night Lights. Your ‘Player of the Game’ is Brandeis Running Back Noah Logsdon. He rushed 14 times for 143 yards and three touchdowns. So when the Broncos were down 17-0, what was the team...
Texas A&M San Antonio Vs. Schreiner Men’s Soccer, Today @ 4:00 PM CT on Facebook Live!
Schreiner Men’s Soccer looks to win at home against Texas A&M San Antonio!. Catch the game at 4:00 PM CT over on our Facebook page, with Vintage Burgundy on the call!. The Facebook Live link can be found in the Men’s Soccer schedule section of our website, and then click on today’s game.
East Timor celebrates 25th anniversary of UN-backed vote for independence
DILI – East Timor on Friday celebrated the 25th anniversary of a U.N.-backed referendum that secured its independence from its major neighbor Indonesia, which invaded the former Portuguese colony in 1975. Crowds cheered as their leaders and state guests, including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, traveled by motorcades to a...
San Antonio sushi bar shutting down after nearly 20 years of serving the community
SAN ANTONIO – Godai Sushi Bar and Restaurant will close its doors on Saturday, Aug. 31. The owner of the sushi bar, William (Goro) Pitchford, took to Facebook to announce the closure. Following is his full post:. Pitchford says this year has taken a toll on him mentally and...
Bloomberg News replaces iconic SA radio station that played oldies with local flavor for 97 years
SAN ANTONIO — It's the end of an era for a San Antonio AM radio station that had been on the air for 97 years. In its nearly century-long existence, KONO AM 860 was the only radio station that showcased San Antonio flavor. Now, those classic tunes are off the airwaves.
Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the job
SAN ANTONIO – After 69 years of dedicated service, Jimmy Allison has retired from the Bexar County Courthouse, making him the longest-serving employee in the county’s history. At 90 years old, Allison’s last day at work marks the end of an era. Allison, who was neither a...
Former Spur finally gets a shot after shocking time as free agent
Lonnie Walker IV's NBA journey has taken an interesting path, and it's one that Spurs fans aren't likely following closely. After spending the entire offseason as a free agent—a surprising development given his skill set—Walker has finally secured a spot with the Boston Celtics, albeit on an Exhibit 10 contract. For a player with his talent and potential, it's shocking that it took this long for a team to give him a shot.
UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help
Jeff Traylor has done a phenomenal job as the head college football coach at UTSA and is, by all accounts, thrilled to be in San Antonio. However, the Roadrunners cannot continue to succeed without an increase in NIL funding. Wins and losses are directly tied to money in the modern era of the sport and […] The post UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor Admits His Team Is NIL Broke While Begging For Financial Help appeared first on BroBible.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Mega Millions Winner: Texas Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Texas have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at South Padre, or sitting in a sewing circle with the gals in Bridgeport, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Wichita Falls, at some point college football will be discussed.
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Texas teen completes walk to D.C., meets with state representative to discuss social security reform
House Budget Committee Chairman and Lubbock lawmaker, Jodey Arrington, spoke with a Lubbock High School senior, Eliseo Jimenez, who walked more than 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. to advocate for social security reform.
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