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.