Spurs lose to Portland after Wemby leaves in second quarter; series tied up at 1-1

Victor Wembanyama was being evaluated for a concussion after hitting the court hard early in the second quarter. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs fought hard but couldn’t muster a 2-0 series lead against the Portland Trail Blazers after Victor Wembanyama left early in Tuesday’s matchup at the Frost Bank Center. The Trail Blazers … Read more

Two house explosions rock north-side neighborhood; five people hospitalized

The incidents happened about two hours apart on Tuesday evening in the 15000 block of Preston Hollow Drive. SAN ANTONIO — Two explosions a few hours apart rocked homes in a north-side neighborhood Tuesday evening. Five people were hurt, and three homes were damaged, said City Councilman Marc Whyte, whose district includes the scene of … Read more

Second blast reported near where three were injured in earlier north-side house explosion

The first incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 15000 block of Preston Hollow Drive. SAN ANTONIO — A second blast has been reported on the same street as an earlier house explosion that injured three people. The first explosion and subsequent fire at a north-side house left two adults and one child … Read more

City’s Fiesta cancelations cost vendors thousands; hopes hinge on clearer weather

By Tuesday, business owners at Market Square were back, hoping improved weather would help them recover during one of the most important weeks of the year. SAN ANTONIO — A city-ordered cancellation of several Fiesta events Monday is leaving some vendors counting steep losses, with some estimating thousands of dollars in missed sales. By Tuesday, … Read more

Wembanyama placed into concussion protocol after leaving in first half of Game 2 against Portland

The Spurs All-Star will miss the rest of Tuesday’s game. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs face a tougher playoff test after All-Star Victor Wembanyama was placed into concussion protocol upon leaving in the first half, according to the team.  Wembanyama’s head slammed hard onto the floor with 8:57 remaining in the second quarter. … Read more