Man finds AR-10 gun near elementary school in San Antonio on Christmas Day, SAPD says

Police officials said there was no evidence of theft, and it’s unclear to what extent authorities are still investigating. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has opened an investigation into a gun that was found near a southwest-side elementary school. Around 1 p.m. on Dec. 25, SAPD responded to the 3139 block of … Read more

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father killed in Gaston County house fire, mother critically injured

The house fire happened on Blacksnake Road near Stanley. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died after a house fire, Gaston County officials said on Monday. The fire happened at a home on Blacksnake Road, northeast of Stanley and about 30 miles northwest of Charlotte, around 6 p.m. on Sunday. … Read more

Following in his father’s footsteps: EJ Smith enters the 2026 NFL Draft

EJ Smith is the son of legendary Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, who played for the Dallas Cowboys for twelve years. DALLAS — Legendary Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith’s son has decided to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.  EJ Smith, who is currently a running back at Texas A&M University, announced his decision on Instagram … Read more

‘The attack saved many lives’ | Nigerian priest in San Antonio says fear grips home, calls for peace after US airstrikes

San Antonio priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Offor, describes faith under fire in Nigeria and why Christmas Day airstrikes brought hope to families living with constant fear. SAN ANTONIO — A Nigerian Catholic priest now living in San Antonio says fear has become a constant reality for families in his home diocese, as years of kidnappings … Read more

Trio of elementary school staff members in Cibolo accused of child injury, unlawful restraint

The three were arrested Monday amid the ongoing investigation that began on Dec. 17. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say three staff members at Watts Elementary, part of Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, are investigation for “alleged misconduct” that has resulted in one of them facing a felony child injury charge.  That staff member, 70-year-old Julia Cantu of … Read more

Double-double from Wembanyama not enough as Spurs fall to Cavaliers, 113-101

The Cleveland Cavaliers surged in the fourth quarter to overcome an eight-point deficit, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 113-101. SAN ANTONIO — Jarrett Allen had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 113-101 on Monday night. Cleveland had seven players score in … Read more