Even Picasso had to practice, practice: Sketchbooks on display show whimsy, humor, determination

NEW YORK – He was a giant of 20th-century art, but that doesn’t mean Pablo Picasso needed a big canvas. Matchbook covers, postcards, restaurant napkins — they all served as makeshift sketchpads for the artist at moments of inspiration. And so it should perhaps not be surprising that some of Picasso’s actual sketchpads were well … Read more

Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicle

SAN ANTONIO – A Brackenridge High School student was detained after San Antonio Independent School District police found a weapon in the student’s vehicle that was parked on campus, according to officials. Principal Noemi Davila sent a letter to families of students on Friday afternoon, alerting them of the incident. A tip was received through … Read more

Niger fashion designer aims to show a positive image of her country at Joburg Fashion Week

JOHANNESBURG – Niger fashion designer Alia Bare took center stage at the Joburg Fashion Week with a collection that she hopes will spread a positive image of her troubled country, suffering from instability and economic sanctions that followed a military coup earlier this year. Bare is one of several African designers that descended on Johannesburg, … Read more

Texas DPS Trooper stops human smuggling attempt, rescues two children, officials say

KINNEY COUNTY, Texas — According to officials, a Texas DPS Trooper disrupted a human smuggling attempt and rescued two children on Nov. 3 in Kinney County.  A video posted by an official with the Texas Department of Safety shows the driver was carrying seven people in the vehicle including two children. Four people fled from … Read more