Olympic marathon runner’s ex, accused of setting her on fire, dies of burns

Cheptegei competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack. NAIROBI, Kenya — A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack, according to the Kenyan hospital where he was treated. Dickson Ndiema was … Read more

Popovich writes the forward for ex-Spur DeRozan’s new book; Polish Spurs writers discuss Sochan

Ex-Spur DeRozan continues to advocate for mental health, and Popovich lends a hand. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan is releasing his new book, “Above The Noise,” which focuses on his mental wellness journey. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has penned the forward to the book. In the foreword for Above … Read more

Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 kicks off Tuesday

The Centro de Artes Gallery will kick off Fiestas Patrias, Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with a special performance by the Guadalupe Dance Company. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture and Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission are hosting the Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month 2024. The month-long … Read more

OFFICIALS: East Texas woman arrested after leaving 7-month-old alone in vehicle while she went to work

Britney Petro was arrested for abandoning or endangering a child and booked into the Bi-State Jail. TEXARKANA, Texas — An East Texas woman was arrested after police say she left her infant alone in a vehicle in a hospital parking garage. According to the Texarkana Texas Police Department, on Friday, police were called concerning a … Read more