Education
Judson ISD board censures trustee; ex-superintendent responds to firing
By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District board voted 5-2 April 24 to censure trustee Jose Macias for allegedly violating a section of state government laws pertaining to the behavior of an elected official. Macias’ reprimand is the latest development in a tumultuous period for Judson ISD, where the board earlier this week voted…
9 UTSA freshmen take on the world with ‘RoboRowdy’ autonomous robot
By Jason P. Olivarri While most freshmen are still finding their footing, nine University of Texas at San Antonio students are preparing to represent the city on a global stage of engineering innovation. Out of nearly 1,900 entries worldwide, UTSA’s team is one of 54 semifinalists in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge — and one…
News Briefs (April 22): Judson ISD finalizes ouster of superintendent; San Antonio councilors question Northside ISD’s bond project move
By Edmond Ortiz This education-centric edition of News Briefs highlights a Northeast Side school district’s final move to fire its beleaguered superintendent, and two City Council members’ questioning a north San Antonio school district’s decision to pause some bond-funded projects. Judson ISD officially removes Fields as superintendent Judson Independent School District board voted 4-3 April…
Meet San Antonio-area school board hopefuls ahead of May 2 elections
By Edmond Ortiz Eight candidates are pursuing four school board seats in two local independent school districts in the May 2 elections, while four more contestants are vying for two board posts in a third school district. The Alamo Colleges District, meanwhile, has one contested race involving four contenders. Alamo Heights Independent School District Place…
Boerne ISD voters mull 1 school board race; 1 Fair Oaks Ranch match on the ballot
By Edmond Ortiz Voters taking part in the Boerne Independent School District’s May 2 elections will consider one contested race between a longtime trustee and a political newcomer. Additionally, in Fair Oaks Ranch, local voters will weigh a contest between an incumbent City Council member and an information technology professional. Boerne ISD Place 7 trustee…
Judson ISD moves forward with cutting staff positions, changing school boundaries
By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is proceeding with plans to eliminate positions toward achieving a balanced budget, as well as plans to redraw school boundaries to accommodate a long-term campus consolidation effort. Staff position reductions The Judson ISD school board voted 6-1 April 14 to approve a recommendation to jettison 7% of…
North East ISD to offer open enrollment to help address deficit, but school closures still on table
By Edmond Ortiz North East Independent School District will introduce open enrollment in the 2026-2027 academic year as part of a larger push to grow student enrollment and improve its financial picture. But inviting young families living outside of NEISD’s boundaries to register their child is one of many strategies that district officials are mulling…
NEISD: Conservator could be appointed to enforce cell phone ban in schools
By Edmond Ortiz The Texas Education Agency is recommending having a conservator to enforce a new state law banning student use of cell phones during the school day in the North East Independent School District. What you should know North East ISD Board President David Beyer used the school district’s digital platforms April 10 to…
SCUCISD to hold public meetings, campus tours ahead of May 2 bond election
By Edmond Ortiz Residents in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District will have four opportunities in April to learn more about a $295 million bond that the district will present to voters in May. What you should know SCUCISD voters will consider the multi-proposition bond package at the May 2 local elections, the result of…
UTSA’s newest classroom building meant to benefit students, industry
By Edmond Ortiz The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has unveiled its newest downtown academic facility that university officials said will further boost the local talent pipeline, and help to further foster collaboration and innovation. What you should know An April 6 ribbon-cutting was held for San Pedro II, a 180,000-square-foot…