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San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high prices
SAN ANTONIO – A harsh reality for hundreds of families: How will they be able to afford school supplies in San Antonio?. Nonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students. “It’s very expensive, and...
'We will save two hours by walking 10 minutes': Charter school caught in the middle of Medical Center construction
SAN ANTONIO — Two major arteries leading into San Antonio's hospital district are down to one lane in each direction, causing a traffic nightmare. Now that class is back in session, families are getting caught in a gridlock. KENS 5 witnessed the chaos unfold after the final bell rings...
Experts question school district's plan to repurpose schools instead of selling
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) voted to close more than 15 schools as part of its 'rightsizing' plan. Even though the district is in a budget deficit, it plans on keeping all those buildings. SAISD has more than 20 locations it’s looking to repurpose, and...
Trinity University welcomes first-year students to campus
SAN ANTONIO – Back-to-school season continues for college students in our area as universities and colleges prepare for another semester. On Friday morning, 658 first-year students at Trinity University moved into their dorms with the help of more than 300 volunteers. “When you roll up, your car is basically...
Pieper Warriors preparing for new season, KSAT Pigskin Classic
SAN ANTONIO – The Pieper Warriors are one of the newest high school football teams in the greater San Antonio area, and they’ve already made a name for themselves. Entering their third season as a varsity program, the Warriors will move up and play in District 13-5A D1. They are expected to battle Smithson Valley, a state finalist, for the district title.
Free food, mental health resources help combat move-in jitters at UTSA
SAN ANTONIO – Whether you’re in your first or second year of college, move-in day can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know your roommate. Sophomore Jetcay Gonzalez is moving into one of the dorms at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and is more excited than nervous.
New residence hall opens up beds, access for A&M-San Antonio students
Last fall, 15 students from Texas A&M University-San Antonio began their school year by spending two months in a hotel because there was no room at Esperanza Hall, the university’s first and only residence building at the time. But with the opening of Estrella Hall this fall, students will not need to find refuge off-campus anymore.
Education Department Awards $41M in Student Success Grants
Seven entities received grants to increase student graduation rates. The six-year graduation rate was just over 62% in 2023. Programs that provide one-on-one support to students have been proven to improve retention rates. The Biden administration also issued new rules for future grant awards and proposals. The Department of Education...
Pieper HS volleyball spoils Davenport’s home court opener with five-set triumph
The Davenport volleyball team (6-3) fell to Pieper (7-1) on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth battle that saw Pieper come away victorious 3-2. The Wolves dominated the opening set, winning 25-14. However, Pieper tied up the match with a tightly contested 25-21 second set. Davenport would win a close third...
2024 High School Football: San Antonio-area team schedules, previews and galleries
SAN ANTONIO — The start of the Texas High School Football season is upon us, and I'm really excited for 2024! Is there anything better?. Here are some quick links for our district schedules, video previews and past game galleries:. Class 6A: District 27 | District 28 | District...
Quick Hits: Influencer degree, no more vaping, tap and pay
SAN ANTONIO — A degree in influencing. A San Antonio college is offering a degree in digital influencing. In a press release UTSA says they have a new degree program giving students a full education on how to be an effective digital influencer. The degree will help students learn...
Are you an aspiring influencer? UTSA might have a program for you!
SAN ANTONIO — With the vast popularity of TikTok, many teenagers and young adults nowadays have dreams of becoming "influencers," or people with a strong following online. UT San Antonio noticed this and have started a new undergraduate major called "Digital Media Influence." This new Bachelor's degree program would...
Trinity University joins PeerJ in Advancing Open Access Publishing Initiatives
Trinity University, Texas, joins the AIMs program, providing unlimited, APC-free publishing for their faculty. We are excited to welcome Trinity University as our latest Institutional Member. By joining our AIMs program, Trinity-affiliated authors can publish in any PeerJ journal without incurring an APC. Any corresponding or submitting author using a valid Trinity email to submit to PeerJ will automatically qualify for membership benefits. Individuals affiliated with Trinity, but with a different email address, can contact authors@peerj.com to request use of the Annual Institutional Membership.
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