Oscars get audience bump from ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ but ratings aren’t quite a blockbuster

LOS ANGELES – “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That’s the biggest number drawn by the telecast in four years. Recommended Videos But that upward trend comes from an all-time low during the pandemic, and is up … Read more

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott files lawsuit against woman accusing him of sexual assault, calls allegations an “extortion plot”

In a letter allegedly sent to Prescott’s attorneys by lawyers representing the woman, she asks him to pay her $100 million or she will pursue criminal charges. DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has filed a civil lawsuit — and also filed a criminal report — against a woman who has accused him of … Read more

‘The rats eating our marijuana, they’re all high’ | Chief says evidence isn’t safe

The city is looking for a new space where evidence is safe from rats. NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says rats are getting in the evidence room and eating drugs at NOPD headquarters. The superintendent says the department’s headquarters is deteriorating, but officers could be in a new building this summer. … Read more

San Antonio doctor almost reaches Kilimanjaro summit, raising awareness for organ donation

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio doctor is climbing to new heights to raise money and awareness for organ donation. Last month, KSAT introduced you to Kelley Hitchman, the director of the University Health Transplant Institute Lab. She matches compatible organ donors with recipients. To raise awareness about the safety and importance of living organ … Read more

Free SeaWorld pass among gifts offered to donors at Spring Break blood drive

South Texas Blood & Tissue will host a two-day community blood drive to tackle Spring Break blood shortage. SAN ANTONIO — South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday Mar. 12 and Wednesday Mar. 13 at Ingram Park Mall.  The drive is aimed at preventing blood shortages during Spring Break, … Read more