The University Interscholastic League is requiring Texas schools to measure wet-bulb globe temperature this fall and follow new safety guidance for regular practices. The WBGT, combines heat, humidity, wind and sunlight to give a more complete picture of heat stress than air temp...
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher’s sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in...
Great Hearts Texas opened the restored Koehler House, which the school will lease for use as a library, for art and music, and offices. Charter school moves into historic Koehler House restored by developer Weston Urban was first posted on August 6, 2026 at 10:25 am. ©2021 "...
Undergraduate students from across the country gain hands-on research experience in UT Health San Antonio labs UT San Antonio Today
Jeanette Ball is the fourth school district superintendent in San Antonio to resign from a job since January.
President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul Head Start , tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation's neediest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, which o...
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Back-to-School shopping doesn’t need to bust your budget. Goodwill San Antonio offers affordable clothing and essentials for students of all ages, helping families stretch their back-to-school budgets further. It is good for the wallet, good for the planet, an...
House Bill 8 tied community college funding to student outcomes, but now the model is being adjusted as colleges outperformed state expectations. Texas HB 8 funding changes will cost Alamo Colleges millions in state funding was first posted on August 6, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©202...
The Northside Independent School District (NISD) is trying something new this school year: a virtual academy for students. Carrie Squyres, director of academic technology for NISD, said 215 high school students from different campuses will power on the program on Monday, the firs...
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS HEAT INDEX: 102-105 around SA, higher along coastal plain SEA BREEZE: May generate a shower or two in the days ahead BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Monday & next week will generally be quiet FORECAST SEA BREEZE As high pressure shifts west, the sea breeze may be enough to st...
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More than 13,000 staff members are preparing for a new school year at the Northside Independent School District (NISD). KSAT attended the convocation at the Northside Sports Gym on Wednesday. The district is welcoming 400 new teachers. The convocation is a way to rally excitement...
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Although start dates vary by district, most children are gearing up to head back to the classroom in the upcoming weeks. >> Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9. Here’s what shoppers need to know. Whether it’s a snapshot of first-d...
East Central ISD will open two new campuses next week as the district works to keep up with rapid growth that officials say is expected to continue for years. Victory Elementary STEM Academy in Elmendorf and Valor College Prep Middle School in the Hedwig area will welcome student...
San Antonio-based Celebrate Dyslexia can now partner directly with school districts and universities to train dyslexia practitioners. Celebrate Dyslexia streamlines teacher training with San Antonio universities, public schools was first posted on August 5, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©...
The Waco Bridge is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Waco government, education and community. Sign up for the Bridge’s free newsletter here. WACO — Laneisha Latimer has heard about the strict way Third Future Schools plans to run So...
A Churchill High School student and her father were released from the Dilley South Texas Family Residential Center, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday. Emely Charloth Suaza Chambo, 16, was detained on July 12, according to a news release. “I am glad that she is back with her m...
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As students return to playgrounds and sports fields, falls and sports-related injuries often follow. For parents, the hard part can be deciding whether a child needs rest and ice or medical attention. The types and locations of common injuries often change with a child’s age and ...
A federal free meal program used by thousands of San Antonio families is changing — and some parents may not realize their child’s school no longer qualifies for automatic coverage. With school starting next week for many San Antonio-area districts, time is running short for fami...
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices , musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It's good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or par...
Football season is so close you can smell it — so close that some teams literally cannot wait to get out on the field. That’s why high schools like Holy Cross and Lytle hold midnight practice — to start organized team practices as early as they can. Per UIL guidelines, 12:01 a.m....
As preseason football workouts kicked off Monday, schools in the Houston area and across the state were required to measure the wet bulb globe temperature and adjust their practices accordingly....
The annual Texas tax-free weekend returns Friday, giving shoppers a short window to buy qualifying back-to-school materials without paying sales tax. From Aug. 7 through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9, parents can enjoy saving on taxes on purchases of most clothing, footwear, school ...
School supplies? Check. Backpacks? Almost. First day of school creeping up fast? Definitely. That’s why GMSA is teaming up with J. Perez Law, PLLC to help local families kick off the school year strong with a Back to School Backpack Giveaway — and you’re invited! 🎒What’s happeni...
General. By appearing in person at the designated location and time, an entry to the GMSA Back to School Backpack Giveaway with J. Perez Law, PLLC sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”), brought to you by KSAT12 (“Sponsor”) and J. Perez Law, PLLC (the “Co-Sponsor”), entrant acknowledges and...
More than 85,000 families are participating in Texas’ private school voucher program during its first year, a number that could increase as state officials finalize enrollment data, according to a new state report . White families make up most of the participants so far, as do th...
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is weighing whether to adopt the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum — a state-endorsed instructional program for K-5th grade students that has sparked controversy over its ties to religious content. SAISD is expected to discuss laun...
The 2026 high school football season began before sunrise for two area programs, as the Lytle Pirates and Holy Cross Knights opened practice at 12:01 a.m. Monday under the lights. The KSAT sports team was there as both teams took the field for midnight workouts, marking the start...
President Donald Trump's administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said. Head Start, established in...
The Waco Bridge is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Waco government, education and community. Sign up for the Bridge’s free newsletter here. A network of little black cameras on tall metal posts has sprouted up across Texas, in big ...
Clear backpacks in schools can make communities feel safer, but experts say it's not the best way to prevent school-based violence. Does your kids’ school require mesh or clear backpacks? Here’s what to know. was first posted on August 3, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio...
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart. U....
Students and professors shared how SB 37 led to academic censorship at their campuses. Censorship or accountability? Impact of law prompting Texas’ scrutiny of universities detailed was first posted on August 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this feed...
Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more than four hours before the first game of the Women's Professional Baseball League. Once inside, Hodel stopped periodically for pictures as she walked along the concourse. She wanted to savor every moment. “Back ...
With the school year starting soon and summer winding down, there is still time to take advantage of all the events happening across San Antonio. Several places are also hosting back-to-school giveaways to help families transition to the new school year. >> Back-to-school start d...
Rep. Cortez, San Antonio Food Bank host back-to-school fair with free school supplies! WOAI
Festival organizers say proposed cuts to city funding could reduce author appearances, school visits and programming at the free annual event.
San Antonio artists and students turning Kerr County community's grief into powerful work of art kens5.com
Student attacked after walking home from SAISD school event; suspect still at large WOAI
A 2025 state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms was upheld last spring by a federal appeals court. Now it's being challenged in a state-level court in Harris County....
A 1936 home recently listed for sale in Monticello Park is a gem of Art Deco architecture, and according to its listing agent, the property is a steal. Priced at $495,000, the two-bedroom, single-bath home near Woodlawn Lake packs in a lot of luxury, considering the price point. ...
A West Side after-school program that 150-plus children rely on each week may not be able to reopen unless new funding arrives — putting tutoring, food support and a safe haven for teens in jeopardy. Harper’s Chapel Ministries was empty this week on a day when students would norm...
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, the cost of supplies, clothes, and haircuts adds up fast. One San Antonio barber school owner is trying to lighten those costs — one free haircut at a time. At back-to-school events across the San Antonio are...
A former Stockdale Independent School District teacher was sentenced to 13 years in prison after he was accused of having an improper relationship with a student. In a news release Thursday, 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis announced sentencing for Peter Aaron...
New ACS initiative connects pet owners with education, pet food, supplies, and support WOAI
While many teenagers took a break from learning this summer, dozens of San Antonio high schoolers spent their time studying in a professional-grade laboratory. The Valero Young Scientist Program at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute wrapped up its third summer, bringing risi...
A small church organization on the South Side has collected hundreds of backpacks to celebrate children’s start to a new school year. Robert Gonzalez is the senior pastor of Del Cielo a La Tierra, which is located at 451 New Laredo Highway. Gonzalez started his small church in a ...
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide....
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a school investigation. “We’re working through some things,” Belichi...
Here's the back-to-school rundown for San Antonio Axios
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Colin Gray's sentencing comes just days after ...
A 16-year-old was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on her way to church, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said in a Facebook post Wednesday. Emely Suaza Chambo was a student at Churchill High School. Castro said ICE told her father, Fernando Suaza Ortiz, t...
In a room full of 11th graders, reading Andrea Sanderson’s work is like sitting in a masterclass of poetry. Students’ eyes were drawn to the screen in the front of the classroom, the words flowing like water as they tried to grasp every single lyric. While it was awkward for a te...
Call KENS 5 to 'Stuff the Bus' so kids in San Antonio can have tools they need to start school year kens5.com
Downtown San Antonio Hosts August Summer & Back‑to‑School Events City of San Antonio (.gov)
Back-to-School Brain Tune-Up: The Learning Skills Parents Should Check Before School Start WOAI
SAPL helps students, parents, and teachers get ready for the new school year WOAI
Hair-A-Thon Gives Youth in Care a Confident Start to the School Year WOAI
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