This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more. PARIS, France — Inspired by the traditional pentathlon of the ancient Olympic Games, the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat obscure sports. The event was introduced to the modern Olympics in 1912 and … Read more
Much needed rain on the way for San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know: MAIN POINTS: Tropical rain midday Wednesday through Thursday Heavy at times…street flooding possible 3″ to 7″ possible in some neighborhoods FORECAST DETAILS: The focus is on Wednesday and Thursday with deep Gulf moisture moving inland along with adequate upper-level energy … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman said the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office was unprepared for trial this spring, allowing her ex-husband to be quickly found not guilty of harassment. “To put yourself out there and go after something that’s right even when it’s painful, to make yourself vulnerable is really hard. And honestly, … Read more
LONDON – Actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery after he toppled off a London stage Monday during a fight scene and was hospitalized, a spokesperson said. McKellen, 85, was in “good spirits” after doctors said a scan showed he was expected to fully recover from the fall, a spokesperson for the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – – Sophia Roussel loves gymnastics, soccer, and swimming like any typical 8-year-old. Yet, Sophia is doing those activities with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disorder very different than Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is commonly diagnosed in children, and once kids get that diagnosis there are a lot of new … Read more
The photo shows Luka Doncic with sunglasses and headphones. It is a parody on a photo of LeBron James, who made a historic 3-1 comeback with the 2016 Cavaliers. DALLAS — In addition to airing every game of the 2024 NBA Finals on our station, WFAA is also hosting a special presentation called “The Pregame” before every matchup … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Southwest Research Institute on Monday celebrated the groundbreaking of a new facility that will support research and development for tomorrow’s high-speed aerospace engines. “This project will help ensure the U.S. is a leader in high-speed propulsion research and development,” said Dr. Barron Bichon, director of SwRI’s Materials Engineering Department. “SwRI is committed … Read more