San Antonio ISD demands affordable-housing deal in exchange for ballpark land sale

The district also wants a new building and annual payments if it’s to give up land needed for San Antonio Missions’ stadium.

by Michael Karlis November 14, 2024December 17, 2024

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San Antonio high school student supports democracy by working as election clerk

St. Philip’s High School junior Jeremiah Garza says he’s not worried about unrest at local polling stations.

by Michael Karlis October 30, 2024June 7, 2025

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Residents urge San Antonio ISD not to sell land for Missions ball park development

During Monday’s marathon SAISD meeting, activists and others spoke in opposition to the project.

by Michael Karlis October 8, 2024November 21, 2024

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San Antonio Independent School District could derail Missions ball park project

SAISD owns the last piece of land Weston Urban needs for its sports district. A public input meeting is slated for Oct. 7.

by Michael Karlis September 25, 2024April 16, 2025

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San Antonio’s Fox Tech High seeks industry pros for mock job interviews with students

The volunteers will conduct their mock interviews and provide feedback on March 4 and March 8.

by Michael Karlis February 26, 2024July 22, 2024

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San Antonio ISD will resume classes on Monday after system failures

The district shuttered all 98 schools last week due to heating system outages at many campuses.

by Sanford Nowlin January 21, 2024April 5, 2024

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Two top San Antonio ISD administrators resign amid heating and plumbing debacle

In an internal staff memo, Superintendent Jaime Aquino said campuses will only reopen once staff ‘know that classrooms are ready for learning.’

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2024March 21, 2025

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San Antonio ISD closes 27 schools due to burst pipes, heating issues

SAISD’s decision came after parents shared the concerns online about holding class during the arctic blast.

by Michael Karlis January 17, 2024February 20, 2025

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Report contradicts San Antonio ISD’s claim school closures will improve learning

The report commissioned by the district was released just 72 hours before the board’s crucial vote to close campuses.

by Michael Karlis November 29, 2023August 19, 2024

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San Antonio ISD moves ahead with 15 school closures

The board voted 5-2 for the plan despite an audit showing that an earlier round of closures showed no improvements for students.

by Michael Karlis November 14, 2023December 13, 2024

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San Antonio ISD voting Monday night whether to close 15 schools

SAISD said Friday that four schools previously slated for closure will remain open.

by Michael Karlis November 13, 2023May 29, 2025

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San Antonio ISD proposes 19 campus closures over next two school years

SAISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino told parents and students that the so-called “rightsizing” plan will create a more equitable district.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2023August 19, 2024

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Moses Rose’s Paul Reubens: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio’s best-known landmark provided an unexpected connection between our two most-read stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 4, 2023September 15, 2023

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Parents swarm San Antonio’s Jefferson High School after false report of active shooter

Altercations broke out between authorities and concerned parents, some of whom tried to enter the school and find their children.

by Michael Karlis September 21, 2022October 17, 2024

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Pregnant Abbott Mural, Zombie Deer Disease: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonians’ imaginations were captured by artwork depicting anti-LGBTQ+ politicians Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz enjoying a tender moment.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Controversial church moved off Mahncke Park campus, San Antonio ISD head tells residents

SAISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino said the evangelical church will now rent an empty district building eight miles from the campus.

by Sanford Nowlin September 7, 2022March 25, 2025

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Evangelical church no longer plans to operate from public school in Mahncke Park, officials say

‘SAISD and Garden City Church no longer plan, nor have a formal agreement, to utilize the space at Lamar Elementary,’ campus officials said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 4, 2022May 21, 2024

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Mahncke Park residents concerned about church’s plan to operate from public school in the neighborhood

In an hour-long YouTube video, the church’s pastor says he chose to locate it in the north-of-downtown neighborhood because of its progressive views, which he argues run counter to Jesus’ teachings.

by Sanford Nowlin September 1, 2022May 5, 2025

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San Antonio ISD looks to hire south of the border to deal with ongoing teacher shortage

The state’s 13th-largest school district is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S. to fill bilingual positions.

by Michael Karlis April 7, 2022September 5, 2024

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Substitute Teachers, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

by San Antonio Current Staff January 7, 2022August 3, 2023