Teachers across Bexar County say getting hurt by students is part of the job. Data reviewed by KSAT Investigates shows it’s happening in nearly every school district, even as many incidents go unreported.

A Southwest Independent School District (SWISD) spokesperson said students are safe ”on campus” at Francis Scobee Middle School after the school lost power on Monday morning.

Palo Alto College held a special ceremony Tuesday morning to celebrate the institution’s 40th anniversary.

A semi-automatic rifle discovered at a Southwest Side park has left nearby residents unsettled, particularly because the park sits next to an elementary school and is surrounded by homes.

A semi-automatic firearm was discovered on Christmas Day at a park near a Southwest Independent School District elementary school, the San Antonio Police Department said.

Southwest Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday night to close Sky Harbour Elementary School as early as next school year.

A bright star in South Texas softball was lost over the weekend. Angelina Terrazas, a Southwest High School Dragons softball standout, died Saturday after a battle with ovarian cancer.

KSAT reached out to school districts in Bexar County to find out how the new cell phone policy was being received by students.

On Monday morning, Southwest Independent School District started off the 2025-26 school year by welcoming in more than 13,000 students across its 18 campuses in the San Antonio area.

San Antonio Water System crews fixed a broken water line on a U.S. Highway 90 access road on Tuesday, but its grand reopening arrived on Thursday afternoon.

Southwest ISD voters will likely have to vote in two separate locations if they want to participate in all the May 3 races for which they’re eligible.

State standardized testing gets underway across public schools in early April. Families can take a look at the sample questions that their children will see on the Texas Education Agency website.

This month, we are recognizing Felix Lopez, the head custodian at Southwest Legacy High School. Lopez has been taking care of the school and the students in the Southwest Independent School District for almost 30 years now.

A robbery chase that began on the Northwest Side and ended near a Southwest Independent School District campus prompted the school to enter a “secure” mode, according to officials.

Students are feeling safe with the addition of a four-legged K9 to the Southwest ISD police force.

It’s Halloween, and we wanted to see how our local schools are celebrating with the community. KSAT visited two campuses today to see how our community and schools were celebrating.

Around 15,000 students are headed back to class in schools across Southwest ISD. The district said it's working to make sure every student is safe, well-fed, and prepared with the materials they need to succeed in the classroom.

Elementary and middle school students in the Southwest Independent School District will receive free school supplies this upcoming school year.

The Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 2% raise for all full-time employees on Wednesday as part of their compensation plan for the upcoming school year, the district said in a press release.

Get the latest election results for the May 4, 2024 election.

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Many school districts across San Antonio are scrambling to hire certified officers, with House Bill 3 now in effect. The bill requires armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours.

Six middle school students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after they were struck by an 18-wheeler Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Southwest Independent School District.

US Rep. Tony Gonzalez of San Antonio on Monday met with officials from various school districts and local law enforcement agencies to talk about school safety.

Southwest ISD on Monday celebrated the opening of a new mental health center where families and students can access services free of charge.

Southwest ISD’s school programs, teacher appreciation event, space program for kids, free seafood boil & more

An independent film about human trafficking is sparking conversation, vigilance and action to help protect victims, specifically children. A local educator invited some of her staff to see the film in hopes of raising awareness.

Find the latest, updated election results for San Antonio City Council, mayor, Proposition A, school bonds in Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Southwest ISD and mayor races in New Braunfels and Boerne.

Alamo Heights ISD, Bandera ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD and Southwest ISD all have major bonds on the ballot

Voters in the Southwest Independent School District are considering a pair of bond packages worth nearly as much as the district’s last three combined.

Someone posted an image to Instagram threatening to bring a weapon to Scobee Middle School. The threat was deemed to be fake.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Southwest Independent School District will hold a safety meeting for residents in the district to discuss THC vape pens and recent crime.

The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees voted Dr. Jeanette Ball as SWISD Superintendent of Schools Wednesday at a special called meeting.

Students at Southwest ISD are reaching new heights thanks to a drone program. The program has been around for a couple years now, and allows for students to earn high level certificates.

Students at Southwest ISD have been working since September to put on the production of “Annie Jr.” at Southwest High School this weekend.

A Southwest Independent School District teacher has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a student, according to the district’s police department.

Week 4 of the 2022 high school football season was highlighted by offensive fireworks, as Canyon raced past Champion in KSAT 12's Game of the Week, Davenport scored 62 points in a win over Lockhart and Jefferson edged Brackenridge in overtime.

Southwest Independent School District police officers have been receiving more active shooter drills training this summer as they prepare for a new school year. The district's chief is calling for an integrated training exercise involving agencies called to assist in an emergency.

School will be returning this fall, and school districts around the San Antonio area are looking to fill open job positions.

Residents living near Southwest High School, have not had to go far for treatment or testing for COVID-19.

SAN ANTONIO – Community Labs has partnered with three San Antonio-area school districts to provide free COVID-19 testing this weekend before students and staff return to class after spring break. Students and employees in Southside, Southwest and Judson school districts and their families can be tested at no charge and without proof of insurance. Southside ISD will have two Covid-19 testing sites on Saturday. Southwest ISD will have one testing location on Saturday. Educational Resource Center (ERC) at 8205 Palisades Dr., Live Oak, 78233 will offer testing from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – Multiple warming centers have been made available across the San Antonio area to help residents who have lost power and remain stuck in the cold and dark. San Antonio city officials said the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will remain open through Friday as a warming center. Southside ISD opened up a 24-hour warming center at Losoya Middle School Gym, at 1610 Martinez Losoya Road. The City of New Braunfels will also provide a warming center at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center at 375 South Castell Ave. To find the closest warming shelter, please use the map here or for information on additional assistance and resources call 2-1-1.

SAN ANTONIO – The Southwest Independent School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 35,000-square-foot aquatics center on Friday. According to a press release from Southwest ISD, the aquatics center will be one of only a handful of aquatics centers south of Highway 90 and will provide students with opportunities for swimming instruction as well as host competitions. “The aquatics center has been a longtime dream for Southwest families. The press release said the $24 million facility was approved by voters during the 2018 bond election, with the city contributing $4 million. AdExterior rendition of new Southwest ISD aquatics center.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonians braved Saturday morning’s cooler weather to answer the call from health officials to get a flu shot. “Having the flu shot really will help the hospital systems, enable them to continue helping those with COVID and not overwhelm (hospitals) with (cases of) the flu,” Anita Uribe Martin said. Anyone ages six months and older qualify to get a flu shot, according to health officials. University Health System said they have hundreds more vaccines available that will be administered to those who register for the next two events. The next drive-thru flu shot will take place on November 7 at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex.

SAN ANTONIO – Do you need your flu shot? With flu season quickly approaching, Southwest ISD, KSAT Community partner University Health and Community First Health Plans are hosting a drive-thru flu shot drive. The drive will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Southwest ISD District - Stadium located at 11914 Dragon Lane. Additional details:Individual registrations must be submitted for each person receiving a flu shot. KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.