Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons

Red Bull announced the move Wednesday, terminating Perez’s contract two years early, and said a replacement will be announced “in due course.” WASHINGTON — Formula 1 team Red Bull has dropped Sergio Perez after months of poor results. Perez has not won a race since April 2023, even as his teammate Max Verstappen has dominated … Read more

3 years after Lina Sardar Khil went missing, loved ones gather to commemorate her sixth birthday

The gathering of solidarity, set for Friday, comes as San Antonio groups help the family to follow up on every tip. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been almost three years since Lina Sardar Khil disappeared from a northwest-side apartment complex, sparking urgent searches and questions about how she vanished in broad daylight.  Lina vanished from the … Read more

1 dead, 4 injured after train derails, hits Chamber of Commerce building in West Texas

The train derailed around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Pecos, and some train cars contained “hazardous material.” PECOS, Texas — One person is dead and four people are injured after a train derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, according to Pecos City Manager Charles Lino during a press conference Wednesday night. The … Read more

‘It’s pushing me back’ | Woman who provides wood to Texas-favorite barbecue spots now needs help after devastating fire

A fire destroyed Juanita Vallejo’s mobile home on Dec. 12, including most of the tools she and her husband use to make a living. SOMERSET, Texas — For years, Juanita Vallejo has been chopping wood for barbecue joints across the area, selling it for $5 a crate.  “I’m not about just trying to show you … Read more

Friday marks 3 years since disappearance of Lina Sardar Khil, community to hold observance in her honor

The gathering of solidarity will take place at 2 p.m. at the American Muslim Community Center in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been almost three years since Lina Sardar Khil disappeared from a northwest side apartment complex.  Lina vanished from the Villas del Cabo Apartments at 9400 Fredericksburg Road (rebranded the Vive Apartments) on … Read more

3 years after Lina Sardar Khil went missing, community celebrates her 6th birthday

The gathering of solidarity will take place at 2 p.m. at the American Muslim Community Center in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been almost three years since Lina Sardar Khil disappeared from a northwest side apartment complex.  Lina vanished from the Villas del Cabo Apartments at 9400 Fredericksburg Road (rebranded the Vive Apartments) on … Read more

Beyoncé’s Texans halftime show announcement sparked hotel demand surge, data shows

HOUSTON — In just a week, Beyoncé will take over NRG Stadium for a “Cowboy Carter Christmas” halftime performance at the Texans game. Despite the heightened demand, travelers can still find affordable stays. Hotels.com data shows average nightly rates holding steady at $150 compared to last year. Overall, there’s a 210% increase in hotel demand … Read more