‘Our opinions do count’ | Planners of Arboretum San Antonio ask for community feedback on new nature center

South San Antonio nature preserve will soon be a 188-acre oasis. SAN ANTONIO — In a room full of people excited about a new south San Antonio nature center, the broad smile on the face of Elaine Hernandez stood out. Hernandez, with the local chapter of the national group Latino Outdoors, said “This is fantastic! … Read more

SPACECON kicks off for the first time in SA with a celebrity guest lineup that is ‘out of this world’

The star-studded lineup of guests includes actors Josh Brolin, Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor and Rosario Dawson. SAN ANTONIO — SPACECON makes its debut in the Alamo City this weekend for a three-day celebration of pop culture and nostalgia featuring a handful of actors who play some of the most beloved characters in some iconic intergalactic … Read more

‘Part of him will always be watching over’ | New SAPD helicopter honors murdered detective

It’s a department tradition to name the helicopters after those killed in the line of duty. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is memorializing a fallen detective with a new helicopter.  The “E.A.G.L.E.” took flight Wednesday afternoon in memory of Detective Benjamin Marconi who was shot and killed outside Public Safety Headquarters in … Read more

Al Sturchio, bandleader for ‘The Sound of the Spurs,’ passes away

Alfred “Al” F. Sturchio led performances by the HemisFair Arena band when the Silver & Black were playing there. SAN ANTONIO — Alfred “Al” F. Sturchio, bandleader for the “Sound of the Spurs” HemisFair Arena group that played for basketball fans when the team hooped there, has passed away at the age of 95.  His … Read more

Former Cowboys open up about team culture, how public tours affect team: ESPN report

An ESPN report published Wednesday cited more former Cowboys players who commented on the team’s culture, specifically noting the fan tours at the Star in Frisco. FRISCO, Texas — “Are Jerry Jones’ fan tours a hurdle to a Cowboys Super Bowl?” What a phenomenal question for more Cowboys banter. In a thorough article published Wednesday … Read more