Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d’Or

CANNES – Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Palme d’Or. In the 22 years that Cannes has been handing out honorary Palmes, the … Read more

Women who faced life-threatening pregnancies give testimonies to Texas Medical Board

The current rules are under consideration and could be implemented as soon as late June. AUSTIN, Texas — Amanda Zurawski wanted her baby girl, but at 18 weeks she experienced severe complications. Under Texas’ near-total abortion ban, her doctors made her wait to get the care she needed. “I had to wait until I almost … Read more

Council members want more ‘equity’ in senior assistance program to prevent code violations

SAN ANTONIO – A pilot program to help seniors and disabled residents avoid code violations for overgrown weeds, downed trees, and debris has proved more popular in some parts of town than others. In a Monday presentation to the Planning and Community Development Committee on Development Services Director Mike Shannon showed the southern districts were … Read more

A headstone was stolen from an Elmendorf cemetery, but relatives say it isn’t the first time the burial plot has been target

“Larry’s gravesite has been urinated on. Larry’s gravesite has been vandalized, and Larry’s gravesite has also been shot at.” SAN ANTONIO — An Elmendorf family is angry and hurt after a headstone was stolen from a burial plot at the Elmendorf Cemetery. The family says this is not the first time the burial plot has … Read more