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COVID-19 summer 2024 update: University Health epidemiologist answers commonly asked questions
This summer has seen a new surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID hasn’t gone away, and it looks like we’re starting to experience another summer surge,” said Dr. Jason Bowling, a hospital epidemiologist with University Health and infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio. In the video...
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
San Antonio schools struggle to fill teaching spots as new school year nears
SAN ANTONIO - As the new school year approaches, school districts across San Antonio are ramping up efforts to fill critical teaching positions, a task proving more challenging than anticipated. "This probably won't be a quick fix," said Ben Muir of Northside ISD, which aims to hire approximately 200 teachers...
ECISD celebrates the inauguration of the first school funded by the 2022 bond
SAN ANTONIO - Celebrations were had Wednesday as the ribbon was cut at Honor Elementary, marking its official opening within one of Texas' fastest-growing districts, East Central ISD. "We're super proud and super thankful for the Honor Elementary School facility," said Roland Toscano, ECISD Superintendent, reflecting on the occasion. This...
Southside ISD to host back-to-school bash on Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO – Southside ISD will host a back-to-school bash on Wednesday. The event will be at Southside High School located at 19190 US-281 South from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will include food, music and door prizes. All student registrations will be available on-site. There will also...
San Antonio band director receives $10K Barry Manilow award
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio band director was awarded the Manilow Music Teacher Award, which comes with $10,000 in grants. Sam Houston High School band director Bruce Adams was chosen by a community vote as the winner for the San Antonio area. “As the process moved along, it...
High school graduates preparing for college, work force can access free resources this Saturday
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services and CafeCollege are joining forces this Saturday to host a free LEVEL UP Resource Fair for recent high school graduates preparing for college or employment. The fair will help people ages 16 to 24 who need...
THSCA wishes NCAA would leave Friday night football to the high schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BCH Sports) – Texas high school coaches are gathered in San Antonio this week for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. It’s also known as Coaching School. THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin spoke on several subjects in his media conference. One of those subjects...
Local high school baseball star Kayson Cunningham commits to Longhorns to join new head coach Jim Schlossnagle
SAN ANTONIO — When Jim Schlossnagle bolted Texas A&M for in-state rival Texas last month, he probably didn’t get many congratulatory calls from folks in College Station. But it was a call from San Antonio a few days later, that gave Schlossnagle and the Longhorns one of the top prospects in all of baseball.
Klein Cain (Texas) football program recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence
At a presentation during the annual Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) convention in San Antonio, Texas, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced that Klein Cain High School (Texas) is being recognized as the top high school football program in the state for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. As part of this recognition, “The Original” Bob’s Steak & Chop House will make a $5,000 donation to support the football program.
THSCA Press Conference: Mike Elko
Watch as Mike Elko addresses the media at the 2024 Texas High School Coaches Association meetings in San Antonio. A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko takes the stage at Coaching School in hope to help rebuild the bridge with High School football coaches.
UT San Antonio to Offer Video Game Design Degree
(TNS) — University of Texas at San Antonio students will soon be able to earn a bachelor's degree in creating video games. The school's game design program is slated to launch in the fall semester as a concentration under UTSA's multidisciplinary studies bachelor's degree — as the video game industry is booming, with many universities developing similar degrees in recent years.
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