On Jan. 26, the North East ISD board of trustees voted unanimously to maintain the school’s current cellphone policy and not to institute a bell-to-bell ban.

What happened: NEISD’s attorney Ricardo Lopez said that though the Texas Education Agency originally granted a 30-day extension to Jan. 30, it would not allow any additional time for the implementation of the bell-to-bell ban. Lopez also said NEISD is mostly compliant with the bell-to-bell ban.

The background: HB 1481, passed during the 89th Texas legislative session, requires all school systems to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using personal communication devices on school property during the school day.

“We have a reasonable policy that has been vetted through our families, our communities, our schools, our educators, [and] our students,” Beyer said.

What to expect: Lopez said that after informing TEA of the board's decision, the agency will most likely proceed with a preliminary report and potentially implement sanctions for not complying with the corrective action plan.

Volaris is offering a new nonstop flight from the San Antonio International Airport, or SA Airport, to Querétaro International Airport, starting in June.

The details: According to the news release, Volaris will offer nonstop flights to Querétaro at 10:20 a.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Volaris also offers nonstop service from the SA Airport to Morelia and San Luis Potosi, Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey.

“We’re excited to see expanded service to Mexico, a destination that continues to be one of the most important and in-demand markets for San Antonio travelers,” Jesus Saenz, director of Airports, City of San Antonio Aviation Department, said in the news release. “This expanded service offers greater convenience and reflects the strong demand we continue to see from our community.”

Something to note: Additionally, Viva also offers nonstop flights to Querétaro, which brings the total nonstop service from SA Airport to the state capital to six days a week, the news release states. 

A Dallas-headquartered law firm continues to expand across Texas with the opening of two new offices in San Antonio.

What we know: The expansion allows Angel Reyes & Associates to "meet clients where they are" while leveraging centralized legal teams, advanced technology and consistent case management, a news release from the company states.

The law firm was founded in 1993 and specializes in personal injury law, according to the release.

Quote of note: Angel Reyes, founder and managing partner of Angel Reyes & Associates, said San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and their clients have made it clear that they value experienced representation close to home.

“Our growth has been driven by results and trust, and as we expand into San Antonio, our focus remains on fighting for injured Texans and delivering outcomes that maximize their compensation," Reyes said in the release.

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