A shortage of supervisors in Texas is hindering clinical training for mental health professionals, with many potential therapists struggling to complete licensure requirements due to experienced professionals' reluctance to supervise.

El Paso unveils a new memorial for the 2019 Walmart shooting victims, featuring a crown-shaped structure with 23 lights. Artist Tino Ortega and author Gris Muñoz contributed to the project.

The Boil Water Notice for Natalia, Texas, has been repealed after initially being issued due to a pressure drop in the public water system that could have allowed harmful bacteria to proliferate.

Councilwoman Havrda organized a back-to-school event in San Antonio providing educational resources and school supplies to prepare families for the academic year.

Runge ISD in Texas offers increased cellphone access as an attendance incentive, while Montgomery ISD enforces a strict no-cellphone policy during school hours to reduce distractions and improve the learning environment.

Residents in San Antonio’s heat islands face intense temperatures, accentuating the challenges for vulnerable communities, including higher energy bills and health risks. Local efforts aim to provide aid and sustainable solutions for those affected.

SAISD is shifting from MAP Growth to STAAR interim assessments to better predict student performance, amid concerns about MAP's alignment with state standards and test fatigue. Other districts express mixed views on MAP's effectiveness.

The Schertz Young Leaders program in Texas offers high school students insights into their community's workings to foster informed citizenship and leadership skills.

San Antonio mandates residents to stop placing plastic bags in recycling bins due to operational issues, as it complicates processing and causes equipment malfunctions.

The Schertz Library staff recommends a diverse range of books, including tales about a family of tailors, lunar exploration, Nazi Germany, school drama, and science fiction adventures.

An Indigenous running group honored Uvalde shooting victims as part of their intercontinental Peace and Dignity Journey, as reported by Fox San Antonio.

Marilyn Mayville, a 72-year-old from East Texas, struggled with communication post-Hurricane Beryl due to the region's weak infrastructure and unreliable cell service highlighted by the Texas Tribune.

CPS Energy lineman Clayton Kloesel was electrocuted while on duty and later passed away; the San Antonio community honored him at his funeral. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.