NEW YORK – The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize. The Library of Congress said Tuesday that songwriter-performer John and lyricist Taupin will receive the library’s Gershwin Prize for … Read more
The Battalion Chief says this is not the first time they have been to the lcoation. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters believe a fire may have been set intentionally after it destroys an abandoned home just west of downtown late Monday. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 3100 block of West Houston Street near West … Read more
QueerMed’s founder confirmed Texas AG Ken Paxton requested patients’ medical records dating back to January 1, 2022. DECATUR, Ga. — A metro Atlanta telehealth clinic is the target of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. On Friday, the AG requested medical records for all Texas youth who have received gender-affirming care through QueerMed in Decatur. It all comes … Read more
The average ticket price on one secondary-market site Monday morning was nearly double the final average price for last year’s Super Bowl. LAS VEGAS — Tickets on at least one secondary-market site were the most expensive in Super Bowl history on Monday, underscoring the anticipation of the game’s Las Vegas debut between the defending champion … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at an abandoned home on the city’s West Side late Monday night. The fire was called just after 11 p.m. at a home in the 3100 block of West Houston Street, not far from West Travis Street and Elmendorf … Read more
HONG KONG – Nicole Kidman’s latest project is set in Hong Kong, but people who live there are blocked from seeing it, prompting speculation about censorship in a city where civil liberties are shrinking fast. The first two episodes of “Expats,” a six-episode drama about expat women, were released on Amazon Prime on Jan. 26. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs could not pick up their third straight win, losing to the Washington Wizards, 118-113, at home. The team’s two-game winning streak also was snapped. Victor Wembanyama recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jeremy Sochan had two points and five rebounds. Keldon Johnson added 14 points off the bench. … Read more