‘I will always have this’ | North Texas’ Sam Watson earns bronze medal at Paris Olympics, breaking his own world record

Bronze medalist Sam Watson trains at Movement Climbing in Plano, Texas. DALLAS — Did you know the fastest climber in the world is from Southlake? At 18 years old, he just earned a bronze medal in his first Olympics. “To be that good is definitely a big shock, and something I haven’t truly comprehended,” Sam … Read more

Beloved North Texas clerk killed heading to take graduation pictures with daughter

Funeral services for Katrina Shelby, 45, have been set for this weekend in Denison. She was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on US-75 in Anna on Monday. MCKINNEY, Texas — Funeral services have been set for a beloved wife, mother, and clerk within the Collin County courthouse this weekend in Denison, the family of 45-year-old … Read more

Bolstering the trenches: The Cowboys make several moves on the interior

The Cowboys earlier this week acquired defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and pass rusher Carl Lawson. OXNARD, Calif. — Preseason training camp isn’t just used for installs and team bonding. There is constant evaluation going on: Coaches and staff evaluating the personnel they have, the personnel that best fits their ideal schemes, and the personnel they … Read more

5 things to do this weekend: Big summer tours stop in SA, teacher’s back-to-school market and pickleball in the park

Unwind with the family this weekend with our top picks of events happening across the Alamo City. SAN ANTONIO — While summer vacation may have reached its end for many, there’s still lots of weekend activities for families to unwind as you adjust your weekday schedules for the back-to-school season.  Here are our top picks … Read more

‘Playing with our lives’: Letter carriers who reported heat illness faced retaliation, OSHA investigation shows

Most USPS delivery trucks don’t have AC and letter carriers are not provided with bottled water. Officials say seven workers suffered heat illness in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a string of heat-related illnesses among United States Postal Office (USPS) workers in San Antonio. Homer Hernandez … Read more

Dak Prescott says ‘good conversations’ are happening with the Cowboys about a new contract

When asked how aware of those proceedings he is, Prescott joked, “depends on how good it (the offer) is.” OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday he remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension. “Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” said Prescott, who’s entering … Read more