Store clerk held at gunpoint in East Side robbery, SAPD says
An employee was held at gunpoint during a robbery on the city’s East Side Saturday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.
Month: June 2023
Salman Rushdie and Cheryl Strayed among endorsers of anti-censorship initiative
NEW YORK – Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed, Carl Hiassen and Ibram X. Kendi are among hundreds of authors who have endorsed an announcement by the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers that calls attention to the 70th anniversary of a Freedom to Read Statement issued by book publishers and librarians during the … Read more
Woman arrested after intentionally hitting man with car as he tried to get away, SAPD says
A woman is behind bars after she struck a man with her car as he ran away from her, said San Antonio police.
The welcomes for Wembanyama continue in San Antonio as the focus shifts to what’s next
“I’ve got a lot to do,” Wembanyama said. “But it’s all right. It’s OK. It’s all going to fit in.” SAN ANTONIO — (AP) — The first dinner that Victor Wembanyama had in his new home city was filled with San Antonio royalty. Gregg Popovich was there, of course. So were Tim Duncan, David Robinson, … Read more
Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial over ‘supply line’ of gifts
JERUSALEM – Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan was testifying Sunday at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial to answer questions about an alleged “supply line” of champagne and cigars funneled to the Israeli leader and his wife said to have been in exchange for help with Milchan’s personal and business needs. Milchan, who appeared by … Read more
Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the network helped hip-hop grow and thrive
LOS ANGELES – “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe. Other than its rival show “Yo! MTV Raps,” the network known as Black Entertainment Television took up the … Read more
Wembanyama receives huge welcome from San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs 2023 number one draft pick was introduced to the media, and season ticket holders Saturday afternoon inside the AT&T Center. “I have lots to do, but that’s okay,” said Victor Wembanyama. “It is all going to fit into the schedule. I have houses to visit to get comfortable … Read more