Texas A&M doesn’t have cheerleaders. They have yell leaders. Here’s why.

The tradition dates back to the early 1900s. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — While most college teams have cheerleaders, the Texas A&M Aggies have yell leaders. While yell leaders don’t do gymnastics on the sidelines, their job is the same – to energize the Aggie crowd at sporting events, especially football games. So why yell leaders … Read more

‘It needs to be loved’ | Mitchell’s Landing inclusive playground opens to the public in Stone Oak

The park features 164 parking spots, walking trails, a pavilion, restrooms, picnic areas, baseball fields and open-play fields. SAN ANTONIO — On Saturday, Mitchell’s Landing, the Mitchell Chang Foundation’s largest project opened to the public in Stone Oak. “I mean I wish I had my son instead of a playground but I can’t change that,” … Read more

Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalom

The 29-year-old Shiffrin was leading after the first run of the GS and charging after her 100th World Cup win when she crashed within sight of the finish line. KILLINGTON, Vt. — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin said she suffered an abrasion on her left hip and that something “stabbed” her when she crashed during her … Read more

Teenager accused of lewd behavior at San Antonio Dollar General

SAN ANTONIO — Editor’s note: Some people may find details in this story disturbing. Reader’s discretion is advised.A 17-year-old male was caught on camera placing his genitalia on a shopper at a far west-side Dollar General, arrest records allege. On Nov. 17 at about 7:21 p.m., a victim reported to authorities that she had been … Read more