Michelle Yeoh’s mom tearful, proud of ‘little princess’

KUALA LUMPUR – Michelle Yeoh’s mother cried for joy for her “little princess” when the Malaysian performer became the first Asian to win the best actress Oscar. Yeoh’s family and two Cabinet ministers were among the supporters roaring with joy at Yeoh’s win during a special Academy Awards viewing party in Malaysia on Monday morning. … Read more

‘It destroyed us’ | Family still searching for answers two years after young man was murdered

21-year-old Jerod Jeffrey was shot to death outside of an apartment complex in Schertz. Authorities have increased the reward for information from $5,000 to $10,000. SCHERTZ, Texas — A family’s agonizing wait for justice continues. Sunday marked two years since Jerod Jeffrey, affectionately called “JJ,” was murdered. The 21-year-old man was found shot to death … Read more

Texas Senate committee hears transgender college sports bill

Senate Bill 15 would require collegiate athletes to compete according to their sex at birth. AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs heard a bill to restrict competition by transgender athletes in collegiate sports. It is the first hearing this session involving legislation that affects the LGBTQ community. Senate Bill … Read more

India enthuses over Oscars for ‘Naatu Naatu,’ elephant doc

HYDERABAD – India celebrated its two historic Academy Awards with enthusiasm befitting the high-energy best original song “Naatu Naatu.” The dance anthem from the blockbuster Telugu-language action epic “RRR” is the first from an Indian film to earn a nomination and win and has dazzled audiences everywhere with its energetic tempo and choreography. “The Elephant … Read more

12-year-old slightly injured as SUV crashes into her southside bedroom

The girl was treated and released from the hospital, and her father hopes the couple who crashed into their home faces justice. SAN ANTONIO — The father of a 12-year-old girl is grateful she’s alive and interested in justice after a speeding car careened into the child’s bedroom overnight. Dad Archie Deorsett said “That’s my … Read more