NISD teacher, staff union calls for change following death of instructional assistant
The union that represents teachers and staff in the Northside Independent School District is calling for change following the death of an instructional assistant who was seriously injured in a classroom at Brandeis High School. The Bexar County Medical Examiner has ruled the death as a homicide.
Brandeis High School instructional assistant dies from serious injury by student in classroom incident, official says
Alfred “Mr. Fred” Jimenez died from injuries he sustained on the morning of Feb. 7 in a class of students with severe learning and emotional disabilities.
Instructional assistant seriously injured by student in classroom at Brandeis High School
An instructional assistant in a Brandeis High School classroom was seriously injured by a student earlier this month.
DOJ report: Officers missed 10 opportunities to stop Robb Elementary gunman
In it's report on the Robb Elementary shooting, the Department of Justice reports cited lack of leadership as one of the failures in the handling of the incident.
Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records show
Outside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.
More than 6 guns were seized daily in US schools last year, report says
More than 1,150 guns were seized in K-12 campuses nationwide last school year, according to an investigation by The Washington Post. That’s more than six guns each day, on average.
Law officers swarm East Central High School after hoax shooting call
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at East Central High School on Monday morning, and it turns out it may have all been a hoax.
Student found in possession of two BB guns at Seguin High School, principal says
A student at Seguin High School is facing disciplinary action after taking two BB guns to campus on Thursday, according to the principal.
Judge blocks Uvalde DA from joining public records lawsuit; grand jury could weigh potential criminal charges in Oct.
A state district court judge in Austin has blocked Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell from intervening in an ongoing lawsuit filed by more than a dozen media organizations against the Texas Department of Public Safety over records from last year’s Uvalde school massacre.
Seguin ISD elementary student discharges loaded gun on school bus; nobody injured
A Seguin ISD elementary school student discharged a loaded gun on a school bus Tuesday morning, district officials said.
35-year-old father arrested after gun found in child’s backpack
The father of a 3-year-old Pre-K 4 SA student is under arrest after a gun was found in the student’s backpack on Tuesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Comal ISD to have armed school resource officers at every campus in 2023-24 school year
The Comal Independent School District plans to have School Resource Officers at all its campuses in the 2023-24 school year, district officials said Thursday.
What happens to a student who makes a school threat? This 12-year-old is learning the hard way
In late March, San Antonio police were called to the School of Science and Technology - Hill Country to investigate complaints that a 6th grader had threatened to harm his classmates days earlier.
Substitute teacher arrested at NEISD middle school for bringing gun on campus
A substitute teacher at a North East ISD middle school was arrested Friday after bringing a gun on campus and conducting rogue "active shooter training."
Schools across San Antonio report threats; SAPD says the viral posts are not credible
“There is NO nexus to the San Antonio area or Texas," SAPD said about the viral post that is being shared across the country.
Leading SA: Bexar County sheriff discusses school safety, local crime, fighting fentanyl
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined Leading SA to discuss recent crime trends around our area, fighting fentanyl, school safety initiatives, and the top priorities he’s implementing to crack down on crime in the county.
San Marcos CISD approves plan to hire armed marshals for district elementary schools
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District has started the process to implement a school marshal program.
Three students facing arrest after posting ‘fake’ school threat on social media
Someone posted an image to Instagram threatening to bring a weapon to Scobee Middle School. The threat was deemed to be fake.
School districts share their safety protocols for lockdowns, parent notifications
A teenage student from Northside ISD was stabbed earlier this week off campus. The stabbing comes as school districts continue to seek safety measures to ease the rise in violence and threats.
Sixth-grade girl arrested for bomb threat at NISD middle school, district confirms
A spokesperson with the Northside Independent School District said the student is facing a third-degree felony charge.
8-year-old brings loaded handgun, knives to SCUCISD elementary school; Schertz PD investigates
Schertz police are investigating after a student brought a loaded handgun to Rose Garden Elementary School in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District.
‘We want to be proactive’: North East ISD hires Secret Service agent for new security position
A 29-year veteran of the federal agency, Paul Duran is currently the head the of the San Antonio Secret Service Field Office. When he starts his new role with NEISD on Oct. 3, Duran will establish and enforce safety and security procedures.
Locking in safety: This product aims to keep students safe in the classroom
A quarter of Nightlock annual sales were shipped just in June, and the owners believe the tragic shootings in Uvalde and Oxford and school districts wanting to prepare for the upcoming school year contributed to the dramatic increase in sales.
Community members weigh in on Uvalde CISD safety, security plans ahead of first day of classes
Uvalde CISD community members had an open forum to ask about the district’s budget and safety and security plans for the upcoming school year, which starts Sept. 6.
Uvalde CISD board takes no action against superintendent during grievance hearing
After three hours of closed-door meetings and hearing grievances made against superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell, no actions were made against him.
‘It’s everybody’s responsibility.’ Why security experts, educators say safer schools means going beyond the classroom
The debate over school safety has reignited talks on everything from bulletproof shields to more funding for mental health services.
What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT Explains
More than a dozen laws were passed in 2019 focused on school safety after the Santa Fe school shooting. KSAT Explains what is in those laws and what other measures state officials have taken since the laws were enacted.
WATCH LIVE: Uvalde CISD special school board meeting on Monday will provide open forum for public
The Uvalde CISD will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Monday night to allow members of the community to comment or ask questions about the upcoming school year.
School safety: San Antonio’s biggest school districts answer questions about keeping kids safe
Leaders in the biggest school districts in the San Antonio area talk about their plans for keeping kids safe this school year.
First-year teacher shares school safety concerns after Uvalde tragedy
Educators entering the classroom for the first time this fall are looking forward to helping students succeed but have strong safety concerns amid recent mass shootings.
Parents — what questions do you have about sending your kids back to school? We’ll get them answered.
What questions do you have for school officials as kids prepare to go back to school? We’ll work to find the answers for you so you can start the new year feeling prepared and confident.
Texas lawmakers allocating funds to Uvalde CISD for school safety after deadly shooting
Since the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, lawmakers have not yet held a special session. But, they have agreed to spend $100 million on school safety.
Man stabs manager at Cibolo restaurant then flees to elementary school campus, police say
A man identified as Malik Turner, 20, is accused of stabbing a female employee at a Zaxby’s restaurant on Borgfeld Road and Cibolo Valley Drive.
Comal County Sheriff’s Office launches school resource officer program, recruits applicants
The Comal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for honorably retired Texas peace officers to protect children at schools as part of the Reserve Deputy School Resource Officer Program.
‘The only system of its kind’: Universal City company demonstrates bullet-resistant film for glass windows
Many school administrators are looking for different ways or options to keep students and staff safe after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
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