In ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new

NEW YORK – In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. Greta Gerwig, who made history for female directors. Christopher Nolan, who set a non-Batman career high. Movie theaters, more crowded than anytime post-pandemic. Lovers of unlikely double features. The color pink. Matchbox Twenty. But one of the most important … Read more

Former Spur Kyle Anderson set to represent China at FIBA World Cup

Anderson will be wearing the Chinese basketball uniform after receiving citizenship by naturalization. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs forward Kyle Anderson will be representing China at the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer.  The current Minnesota Timberwolves player made the announcement he will be wearing the Chinese uniform after receiving Chinese citizenship by … Read more

Bexar County deputy arrested for alleged indecency with a child

Deputy Marcus James Alexander, 37, was most recently assigned to West Patrol. He allegedly touched a juvenile victim and took inappropriate photos of her. SAN ANTONIO — Officials with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCS) say they’ve arrested one of their own on felony charges of sexually abusing a child victim. BCSO said Monday that … Read more

Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy

LOS ANGELES – Jason Aldean ‘s “Try That in a Small Town” is experiencing exponential growth following controversy over its music video. “Try That in a Small Town,” which was released in May, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week just behind BTS’s Jung Kook solo single “Seven,” featuring Latto. The … Read more