San Antonio university tackles cyber-physical threats with AI research

The St. Mary’s University team works to develop real-time cybersecurity tools to protect AI systems from cyber threats. SAN ANTONIO — With cyberattacks evolving beyond computers to target vehicles, hospitals and critical infrastructure, professors at St. Mary’s University are stepping in to protect the future of artificial intelligence.  Backed by a $340,000 grant from the … Read more

ACS: 11-year-old boy bitten by kangaroo in father’s backyard, animal placed in quarantine

The kangaroo was being kept as a pet. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Animal Care Services is investigating an usual case after an 11-year-old boy was bitten by a kangaroo at a far northwest-side residence.  Officials said the child was bitten by a male kangaroo in his father’s backyard at the 15000 block of Watchers … Read more

Officials urge travelers to plan accordingly before Fourth of July road trips

AAA estimates more than 61 million people nationwide will travel by car for the holiday. BEAUMONT, Texas — With Independence Day around the corner, AAA projects a record-breaking number of travelers will hit the roads this holiday weekend, urging Texans to prepare their vehicles before taking off. AAA estimates more than 61 million people nationwide … Read more

Central Catholic HS administrators, students sued over alleged hazing, sexual harassment

The lawsuit alleges the school knew about similar incidents before this investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Central Catholic High School is being sued by the family of two teenage boys who were allegedly bullied and sexually harassed by soccer team members.  The lawsuit, filed Thursday morning, alleged that Central Catholic High School failed to protect the … Read more

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested and will be deported, federal officials say

Officials said ICE officers detained the former middleweight champion for overstaying a tourist visa that expired in February 2024. WASHINGTON — Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. … Read more