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Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson is an award-winning journalist and former teacher. She holds a master's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. A native of the South Texas town of Mathis, she has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Stories By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Living downtown isn’t perfect, but it’s close...

I know we won’t live here forever, so I focus on the good, savoring each experience. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Vouchers would ‘stick it to’ Texas’ children

Why would anyone, especially a leader at TEA, want to “stick it” to any school district? By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Andre McDonald shows us what love isn’t

Andre McDonald, who gave the grisly details of how he killed his wife, was facing a murder charge. A jury found him guilty of manslaughter. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Texas gets an F in supporting teachers. But...

Texas has struggled to keep teachers. A bill from state Rep. James Talarico could help keep them in the classroom. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: At MLK march, a grieving widow honors her...

For many, Monday’s MLK march was also a chance to honor the life and work of Carey Latimore, a beloved Trinity history professor and voice for civil rights. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: No more excuses; I’ll be at the MLK march Monday

Treating Martin Luther King Jr Day as a holiday was more than taking the easy way out. It was wrong. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Barbara Walters made all the difference

Barbara Walters, a pioneer in journalism, died Dec. 30 at the age of 93. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Learning to embrace change in this new year

Making the choice can feel heavy — but when we make it, it will be the right one. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: A lesson this season from those who sorrow

In our search for Christmas joy, we can learn from Uvalde families. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Choices were made at drag show, some chose love

The mood was tense outside the Aztec Theatre, but some demonstrated by showcasing humanity and love. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Davidson case too complicated for TikTok

The Nov. 30 Amber Alert for six young kids was the latest in the couple’s fight against Child Protective Services. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Last Thanksgiving we were grandparents to one....

All surprises to us, we can’t imagine our family without our grandchildren. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: When will San Antonio regard drunk driving as...

At Monday’s special City Council meeting , San Antonio District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry finally took responsibility for an alleged hit-and-run. But the Nov. 6 crash was caused by poor decisions, which likely involved drunken driving. “I... By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Voters didn’t prioritize education this election

Texas voters, once again, failed to deliver for teachers and schools. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Uvalde school shooting victims’ families...

Uvalde school shooting victims’ families who rallied behind Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, suffered another loss in Gov. Greg Abbott’s election win. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: The political ads filling our screens? Voters...

Political ads are now in constant rotation. They are often dark, inflammatory, and dishonest. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: DNA kits for students are no gift

DNA kits for students, which have a long history in Texas, are now state law. When elected leaders don’t do enough to prevent needing to them, the angry reaction is understandable. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: After Parkland, the guilty verdict is on America

How many mass shooting tragedies must America suffer? By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Questions with no answers add to parents’...

When mourners gather Saturday, they will remember Xan as a goofy boy who loved life, his family and perhaps still believed in Santa Claus. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson

Preyor-Johnson: Will Gen Z deliver for O’Rourke?

Beto O’Rourke’s college tour brings energy that could manifest votes. By Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson