Three arrests made after San Antonio Police bust ‘foolish’ street takeovers

SAPD Chief William McManus tweeted about the arrests after multiple takeovers occurred late Saturday night. SAN ANTONIO — Vehicles were impounded and weapons were seized by San Antonio Police following street takeovers this weekend. Three people were also arrested after San Antonio Police shut down two races on Southwest Loop 410 and one on Interstate … Read more

‘Flamin’ Hot’ director, cast reflect on Mexican American struggles, breaking stereotypes, power of culture

SAN ANTONIO – Director Eva Longoria and cast members of the movie “Flamin’ Hot” talk about how the film shows the obstacles many face and how they beat stereotypes. The film details the story of Mexican-born immigrant Richard Montañez and his career-launching invention of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos that landed him the role of executive vice-president … Read more

Elizabeth Gilbert delays release of novel set in Russia, citing objections from Ukrainian readers

NEW YORK – Author Elizabeth Gilbert is delaying publication of a novel she had set in Russia, saying she had received an outpouring of “anger, sorrow, disappointment and pain” from Ukrainian readers. The head of PEN America, the free expression organization, called the decision “regrettable.” Gilbert’s “The Snow Forest,” set in Siberia during the Soviet … Read more

2023-24 college basketball Top 10 Rankings: Could the Big Ten have two top five teams?

Kansas and Duke have reloaded, and a trio of Big East teams are ready to compete for a national championship next season. INDIANAPOLIS — The 2023 NBA draft declaration deadline for college basketball student-athletes passed as the calendar flipped to June, giving fans a clearer picture of what each roster is going to look like … Read more