After deadly mauling, Texas lawmaker wants stronger penalties for owners of dogs with aggressive history

State Rep. Liz Campos filed HB 1653 last month in response to dog attacks in the district she represents SAN ANTONIO — Weeks before a pack of dogs killed an elderly man on the city’s west side, a Texas lawmaker made a push to strengthen legislation against owners of dogs with a history of attacks. … Read more

San Antonio police looking for gunman who shot at firefighters

Two first responders sustained very minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — People who live and work near where San Antonio firefighters were shot at say police have scoured the neighborhood, asking everyone if they have surveillance video of the brazen attack. The shooting scene on Bandera near Callaghan Road, was a frightening place to be around … Read more

Police looking for gunman who shot at San Antonio firefighters

Two first responders sustained very minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — People who live and work near where San Antonio firefighters were shot at say police have scoured the neighborhood, asking everyone if they have surveillance video of the brazen attack. The shooting scene on Bandera near Callaghan Road, was a frightening place to be around … Read more

Slovenian band Laibach’s Ukraine concert canceled amid rift

LJUBLJANA – A planned concert by Slovenia’s popular band Laibach in Ukraine next month has been cancelled after the group angered Ukrainians by remarks interpreted to suggest that Kyiv was involved in a proxy war on behalf of its Western patrons. The iconic band, known for using military-style imagery and totalitarian symbols, had been due … Read more

Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday bestowed a state decoration on Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor who also holds Russian citizenship. The awarding of the Order of Friendship was announced on the Russian government’s internet portal. The order recognizes people who Russia considers to have contributed to bettering international relations. Seagal was … Read more