SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg reflects on his vision for the city including ‘Project Marvel’ plans

“This community deserves its highest aspirations and what we need to be able to do is achieve them together,” Mayor Nirenberg said. SAN ANTONIO — In a conversation with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg talked about his vision for San Antonio Tuesday.  “This community deserves its highest aspirations and … Read more

Some former Enron employees angry with possible publicity stunt

On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release it was relaunching. HOUSTON — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it … Read more

Does DeMarvion Overshown’s impact as a young player bring to mind anyone else? Micah Parsons thinks so

In what essentially is his first NFL season, the former Longhorns standout has become an every-down contributor and a consistent playmaker for Mike Zimmer’s defense. FRISCO, Texas — In this season of unrealized expectations for the Dallas Cowboys, there is one player with spellbinding talent who is performing beyond imagination: Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. His playmaking … Read more

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian says he wants to teach his players how to win with class

Sark’s remarks came after the Longhorns’ win over Texas A&M – and the same day a fight broke out up north after the game between Ohio State and Michigan. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas defeated Texas A&M 17 to 7 in College Station on Saturday night, reigniting a rivalry after a 13-year hiatus.  The Longhorns celebrated … Read more

US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The U.S. government has closed its investigation into the outbreak tied to slivered onions in Quarter Pounders. DENVER — The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. The outbreak, which began in late … Read more

Texans’ Al-Shaair suspended for hit on Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence Sunday

The Houston linebacker will miss three games with the suspension. HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended for three games over his late hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday’s game, according to multiple reports. NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Al-Shaair plans to appeal his suspension. His appeal will be … Read more