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WATCH: La Vernia residents under 40 discuss election issues on āYour Voice, South Texasā
Read full article: WATCH: La Vernia residents under 40 discuss election issues on āYour Voice, South TexasāThe La Vernia you see today isnāt the same one you remember from years ago. Thatās why KSAT 12 News chose La Vernia as the focus of the latest episode of āYour Voice, South Texas.ā
Wilson County man arrested for making terroristic threats; 100 firearms found
Read full article: Wilson County man arrested for making terroristic threats; 100 firearms foundA Wilson County resident was arrested for making terroristic threats on Sept. 9. The Wilson County Sheriffās Office found one hundred firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition in the residentās home, WCSO said in a Facebook post.
La Vernia man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after āshocking numberā of child porn images found on devices
Read full article: La Vernia man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after āshocking numberā of child porn images found on devicesA La Vernia man who had a āshocking numberā of child pornography was sentenced to prison, according to federal authorities.
San Antonio area high school football teams start practice amid extreme heat
Read full article: San Antonio area high school football teams start practice amid extreme heatHigh school football is back but under some extreme heat and temperatures. Hundreds of players and coaches across the state hit the field Monday for the official start of practice for the 2023 season.
Davisā return helps New Braunfels stun Reagan in playoff opener; Southside edges Victoria East in thrilling finish; No. 1 Steele fends off Johnson
Read full article: Davisā return helps New Braunfels stun Reagan in playoff opener; Southside edges Victoria East in thrilling finish; No. 1 Steele fends off JohnsonThe Bi-District round of the 2022 UIL high school football playoffs lived up to the hype, as New Braunfels edged Reagan in a physical battle, Southside outlasted Victoria East and Steele remained undefeated.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
La Vernia ISD board votes to arm staff through guardian program
Read full article: La Vernia ISD board votes to arm staff through guardian programOn Monday night, La Vernia ISD board members voted unanimously to allow select staff members to carry concealed weapons as part of a district guardian program.
2 dead, 1 critically injured after fiery crash in La Vernia, DPS officials say
Read full article: 2 dead, 1 critically injured after fiery crash in La Vernia, DPS officials sayTwo men are dead and another man is in critical condition after a fiery crash in La Vernia, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Authorities search for missing 26-year-old woman in La Vernia, police say
Read full article: Authorities search for missing 26-year-old woman in La Vernia, police sayA search is underway for a missing 26-year-old woman in La Vernia, who was last seen almost two weeks ago, according to La Vernia police.
No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District round
Read full article: No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District roundKSAT 12's Big Game coverage kicks off the 2021 playoffs with some great matchups in the Bi-District round, including No. 3 Johnson vs. No. 8 New Braunfels.
San Antonio cheer academy coach caught trespassing at La Vernia High School charged with sexual assault of a child
Read full article: San Antonio cheer academy coach caught trespassing at La Vernia High School charged with sexual assault of a childA cheer coach at Texas Wolverine All-Stars has been charged with sexual assault of a child, according to an arrest affidavit.
Fire and Armor Bowl between 3-0 Dragons, 2-0 Titans headlines Week 8 matchups; Somerset begins district play against La Vernia; Steele faces Clemens in 27-6A
Read full article: Fire and Armor Bowl between 3-0 Dragons, 2-0 Titans headlines Week 8 matchups; Somerset begins district play against La Vernia; Steele faces Clemens in 27-6AWeek 8 of KSAT 12ā²s Big Game Coverages features some crucial neighborhood rivalries, including the fourth installment of the Fire and Armor Bowl and a classic battle at Lehnhoff Stadium between Steele and Clemens.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Steele knocks off East Central in five-set thriller, Randolph sweeps Marion, La Vernia defeats Cuero
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Steele knocks off East Central in five-set thriller, Randolph sweeps Marion, La Vernia defeats CueroWeek 9 of the high school volleyball season features a dramatic, five-set thriller, as Steele tops East Central in a crucial District 27-6A matchup, Randolph sweeps Marion to remain undefeated in 26-3A and La Vernia takes on Cuero in 27-4A.
Blast zombies with 500 rounds of glowing gellyballs on San Antonio area zombie hike
Read full article: Blast zombies with 500 rounds of glowing gellyballs on San Antonio area zombie hikeIf youāre looking for an interactive way to take out the undead, Paintball Knights in La Vernia is hosting zombie hikes through a āhauntedā village and wooded area this October.
2021 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings; Southside, Poteet among teams to watch
Read full article: 2021 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings; Southside, Poteet among teams to watchThis 2021 season preview edition of the Big Game Coverage Newsletter breaks down the biggest storylines in local high school football with teams like Brennan, Southside and Poteet.
San Antonio, surrounding areas are getting thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week. Hereās where theyāre going.
Read full article: San Antonio, surrounding areas are getting thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week. Hereās where theyāre going.Dozens of hospitals, urgent care clinics and H-E-B pharmacies in Bexar County are slated to receive 30,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine this week. Made by Moderna, the vaccine requires two doses like the already approved Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine was endorsed by a government advisory panel on Thursday in a 20-0 vote. Some rural areas that had been waiting for word on when they would receive shipments will be included in week 2, data shows. Last week, nearly 30,000 doses of the Pfizer-made vaccine were shipped to San Antonio-area hospitals and military bases.
La Vernia High School campus goes to virtual-only learning due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Read full article: La Vernia High School campus goes to virtual-only learning due to increase in COVID-19 casesLA VERNIA, Texas ā The La Vernia Independent School District has closed its high school campus for the rest of the week due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. āWe only moved the High School to all virtual for the remainder of the week due to an increase in both COVID-19 positive cases and necessary quarantines. When we made the decision yesterday, our High School was experiencing substantially greater percentages than our other campuses,ā said Superintendent Dr. Henley Cole. Thereās no indication whether remote learning will once again be offered when students return in January. Earlier this week, Seguin ISD also announced that its high school would go to virtual-only learning this week.
San Antonio familyās lawn mower used to maintain cemetery stolen
Read full article: San Antonio familyās lawn mower used to maintain cemetery stolenLa Vernia ā A San Antonio family is asking the community for help with the return of their stolen lawn mower they used to maintain a cemetery where their 16-year-old son was buried. He treated his family like friends.āWhen Ibraheem Azooz, or Ibie, passed away, he was buried in the Islamic Cemetery in La Vernia off County Road 341. In addition to visiting their son and maintaining the trees in the cemetery multiple times a week, every Sunday, they cut the grass. It is heartbreaking.āThe family has since taken their search to social media, to flyers, and to the La Vernia Police Department. It really is.āIf you have any information that could help the family, you are urged to contact the La Vernia Police Department.
Remote learning at La Vernia ISD no longer an option after Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Remote learning at La Vernia ISD no longer an option after Thanksgiving holidayLA VERNIA, Texas ā After Thanksgiving, remote learning will no longer be offered at the La Vernia Independent School District following its school boardās decision on Monday. Cone said the district had already gone from 75% to 90% of its 3,200 students who had to return to school. āWeāve had a couple of positive cases this week, all contracted outside of the school district,ā Cone said. Not only does the district perform deep cleaning nightly, but Cone also said similar precautions are taken throughout the day. He said the district trusts that all of them will watch for symptoms, quarantine if necessary, and get tested.
KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 10
Read full article: KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 10SAN ANTONIO ā See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12ā²s Top 12 for Week 10 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Comfort 6-2 11 Devine 6-2 10 La Vernia 6-2 9 Hondo 7-1 8 Wimberley 6-2 7 Navarro 6-2 6 Cornerstone 7-1 5 DāHanis 5-0 4 Boerne 6-2 3 Shiner 7-0 2 Jourdanton 7-1 1 Poth 7-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Stevens 3-1 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Warren 3-1 9 Southside 3-1 8 Reagan 3-1 7 Smithson Valley 3-1 6 Brandeis 3-1 5 Johnson 4-0 4 Champion 3-1 3 Brennan 4-0 2 Judson 3-1 1 Wagner 2-0WEEK 9 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 9
Read full article: KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 9SAN ANTONIO ā See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12ā²s Top 12 for Week 9 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Navarro 5-2 11 Devine 5-1 10 La Vernia 6-2 9 Hondo 6-1 8 Cornerstone 6-1 7 DāHanis 4-0 6 Boerne 5-2 5 Yoakum 5-1 4 Comfort 6-1 3 Wimberley 6-1 2 Jourdanton 7-1 1 Poth 7-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Stevens 3-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Reagan 2-1 9 Smithson Valley 2-1 8 Southside 3-0 7 Veterans Memorial 2-1 6 Johnson 3-0 5 Champion 2-1 4 Brennan 3-0 3 Brandeis 3-0 2 Judson 2-1 1 Wagner 1-0WEEK 8 HIGHLIGHTS
La Vernia PD seeks help in finding missing 15-year-old girl
Read full article: La Vernia PD seeks help in finding missing 15-year-old girlLA VERNIA, Texas ā The La Vernia Police Department is asking for the publicās help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. ViVi Ann Gordon was reported missing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, police said. She was last seen leaving the La Vernia High School campus on foot heading toward the city park. She was last seen wearing black sweat pants with white lettering on the left leg, a black long sleeve shirt with a āHot Wheelsā imprint and black shoes. Donald Keil of the La Vernia Police Department at 830-779-4541 or send him an email.
KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 8
Read full article: KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 8SAN ANTONIO ā See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12ā²s Top 12 for Week 8 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 La Vernia 5-2 11 Hondo 5-1 10 Devine 5-1 9 Fredericksburg 4-2 8 Cornerstone 5-1 7 DāHanis 4-0 6 Boerne 4-2 5 Jourdanton 6-1 4 Comfort 6-1 3 Wimberley 6-1 2 Yoakum 5-0 1 Poth 5-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Johnson 2-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Southside 2-0 9 Smithson Valley 2-1 8 Clemens 1-1 7 Veterans Memorial 2-1 6 Reagan 2-0 5 Champion 2-1 4 Brennan 2-0 3 Brandeis 2-0 2 Judson 1-1 1 Wagner 1-0WEEK 7 HIGHLIGHTS
New La Vernia ISD superintendent promises transparency and communication
Read full article: New La Vernia ISD superintendent promises transparency and communicationLA VERNIA ā La Vernia ISD sits off U.S. Highway 87, east of San Antonio, in Wilson County. Both La Vernia ISD or the La Vernia police refused to comment on the allegations. La Vernia ISD opened to in-person learning on the first day of school with roughly 75 percent of the enrolled students face to face. Integrity, transparency and communication are the foundations to be successful at La Vernia, Cone said. āLa Vernia is a great place they have great kids a great staff and community, and good things are happening," he said.
KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 5
Read full article: KSAT 12ās Top 12: Week 5SAN ANTONIO ā See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12ā²s Top 12 for Week 5 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Devine 3-1 11 Sabinal 4-0 10 Cornerstone 3-1 9 La Vernia 3-1 8 Hondo 4-0 7 Fredericksburg 3-1 6 Jourdanton 3-1 5 Boerne 3-1 4 Wimberley 3-1 3 Yoakum 4-0 2 Comfort 4-0 1 Poth 4-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team 2019 Record 12 Southside 7-4 11 Brackenridge 7-4 10 Veterans Memorial 9-3 9 OāConnor 8-3 8 Madison 9-3 7 Steele 8-3 6 Clemens 10-2 5 Brennan 9-3 4 Brandeis 13-1 3 Champion 13-2 2 Wagner 13-2 1 Judson 12-2WEEK 4 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12ās Top 12 Sub-5A: Week 4
Read full article: KSAT 12ās Top 12 Sub-5A: Week 4SAN ANTONIO ā See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12ā²s Top 12 for Week 4 of high school football for Class 4A-1A teams. WEEK 4Rank Team Record 12 Devine 2-1 11 Sabinal 3-0 10 Cornerstone 2-1 9 La Vernia 2-1 8 Navarro 1-1 7 Jourdanton 2-1 6 Wimberley 2-1 5 Fredericksburg 3-0 4 Yoakum 3-0 3 Comfort 3-0 2 Boerne 3-0 1 Poth 3-0WEEK 3 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12s Top 12 Sub-5A: Week 3
Read full article: KSAT 12s Top 12 Sub-5A: Week 3SAN ANTONIO See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12s Top 12 for Week 3 of high school football for Class 4A-1A teams. WEEK 3Rank Team Record 12 Devine 1-1 11 Falls City 1-1 10 Cornerstone 1-1 9 Navarro 0-1 8 Jourdanton 1-1 7 Yoakum 2-0 6 Comfort 2-0 5 Marion 2-0 4 Boerne 2-0 3 La Vernia 2-0 2 Poth 2-0 1 Wimberley 2-0WEEK 2 HIGHLIGHTS
Fans to face new safety measures at high school football games this season
Read full article: Fans to face new safety measures at high school football games this seasonLA VERNIA, Texas High school football under the lights on a Friday night. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts are having to take extra precautions to protect the players, coaches, staff and fans who hope to enjoy this weekly tradition. La Vernia ISD Director of Safety and Security Michael Duffek said the UIL has provided guidance on what districts can do. Its good to see the community out, she saidChamberlyn Casarez is a sophomore at La Vernia High School. We still want to have Friday night football, Duffek said.
Police, much like La Vernia ISD, decline to release records related to former superintendent
Read full article: Police, much like La Vernia ISD, decline to release records related to former superintendentLA VERNIA, Texas ā The La Vernia Police Department on Monday declined to release copies of criminal complaints against Dr. Trent Lovette, the former superintendent for La Vernia Independent School District who resigned late last year while under investigation for inappropriate work behavior. La Vernia ISD yet to hand over text messages of former superintendent, despite AGās rulingThe Defenders originally asked for preliminary information from the criminal complaints against Lovette last year, but officials in La Vernia said they never received the email because it was addressed incorrectly. The school district, through its attorney, has instead told KSAT 12 that the station must pay $1,621 to inspect the records, including paying a deposit of $810.50. KSAT 12 filed a complaint late last year with the attorney generalās office, claiming the cost estimate to view the records is excessive. It is our intention to ensure all students feel comfortable and safe while attending La Vernia ISD and will always support students when they voice their concerns,ā said La Vernia ISD secretary Jeff Towns as he read from a prepared statement Nov. 18.
Hereās what to expect when you visit San Antonio-area tulip field
Read full article: Hereās what to expect when you visit San Antonio-area tulip fieldSAN ANTONIO ā A giant tulip field in La Vernia opened Thursday after much anticipation... and the reviews are mixed. One woman, a local photographer, said she was disappointed and planned to cancel all the sessions she had scheduled with clients for tulip field photos. Opening date moved up for new giant tulip field coming to SAAnother tulip field attendee said, āI thought it was great. Texas Tulips San Antonio (KSAT)U-Pick tulip field is the second location in addition to the popular tulip field near Dallas in Pilot Point. The opening date for U-Pickās La Vernia tulip field moved to Thursday from the original mid-February opening.
Opening date moved up for new giant tulip field coming to SA
Read full article: Opening date moved up for new giant tulip field coming to SALA VERNIA, Texas ā A giant tulip field is coming to the San Antonio area and itās scheduled to open on January 23. U-Pick tulip field is opening a second location in addition to the ever-popular tulip field near Dallas in Pilot Point. Children 12 months and younger will be admitted for free to the tulip field. The tulip field will be located at 15122 FM 775 just south of I-10. For more information about the tulip farm, click here.
La Vernia ISD yet to hand over text messages of former superintendent, despite AGās ruling
Read full article: La Vernia ISD yet to hand over text messages of former superintendent, despite AGās rulingLA VERNIA, Texas ā Officials with La Vernia Independent School District have yet to hand over to KSAT 12 copies of text messages sent to and from its embattled former superintendent more than six weeks after the Texas Attorney Generalās Office ordered them to do so. KSAT 12 filed a complaint late last year with the attorney generalās office, claiming the cost estimate to view the records is excessive. State law allows public entities, such as La Vernia ISD, to charge for programming and manipulation of data if someone wants to conduct an in-person inspection of electronic records. It is our intention to ensure all students feel comfortable and safe while attending La Vernia ISD and will always support students when they voice their concerns,ā said La Vernia ISD secretary Jeff Towns as he read from a prepared statement Nov. 18. Embattled La Vernia ISD superintendent resignsLovette was placed on leave and then reinstated less than three weeks later in late 2018 after a separate investigation into his workplace behavior.
Crews battle large brush fire in Wilson County
Read full article: Crews battle large brush fire in Wilson CountyWILSON COUNTY, Texas ā Crews in Wilson County battled a large brush fire Wednesday in northern Wilson County near La Vernia. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. along County Road 539. No burn ban in Bexar County this New Yearās EveNo homes appear to be in immediate danger of the blaze. There was no immediate word what caused the fire.
La Vernia ISD teacher fired after allegations of inappropriate texting with student surface
Read full article: La Vernia ISD teacher fired after allegations of inappropriate texting with student surfaceLA VERNIA, Texas ā A La Vernia Junior High School teacher and coach has been fired after allegedly engaging in inappropriate texting with a student, the district's interim superintendent said in a letter to parents Monday. The La Vernia Independent School District said Joseph McIntosh was immediately removed from campus after the allegations came to light. He is also not allowed to have any contact with students or staff members or enter any of the district facilities, according to La Vernia ISD. Local law enforcement officials are investigating the allegation.
HS Volleyball Playoff Highlights: November 12th
Read full article: HS Volleyball Playoff Highlights: November 12thHS Volleyball Playoff Highlights: November 12thPublished: November 13, 2019, 12:16 amIn the Regional Quarterfinals, Clark survives a tightly-contested four-set battle with Churchill, while Alamo Heights knocks off Harlan and La Vernia sweeps Hondo.