Men’s steeplechase final: Ethiopian world record holder takes hard fall, carried away on a stretcher

Medics rushed to attend the 23-year-old Ethiopian athlete after a hard fall during the steeplechase final. PARIS, France — Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma exited the Olympics purple track on a stretcher after taking a rough fall during the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final.  While jumping the third to last barrier, the 23-year-old athlete crashed onto the track … Read more

Community rallies behind Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series-bound team

BOERNE, Texas – A Boerne baseball team will represent the Southwest region in the Little League Baseball World Series after securing a victory against Louisiana on Tuesday. “Absolutely nuts, it was the loudest I’ve ever been at a youth baseball game. Great moment, the highlight of the season for sure,” said Justin Newson, Boerne’s head … Read more

‘Target landlords, not tenants’: Council members plan to prevent water shutoffs at apartment complexes with outstanding bills

Hundreds of renters paid their water bills, but their landlords did not. SAWS said they had to ‘take a stand’ against delinquent properties with mass shutoffs. SAN ANTONIO — This summer, hundreds of paying renters were impacted by water shutoffs after San Antonio Water System (SAWS) initiated two rounds of disconnections. It was part of … Read more

‘There’s always a need’: Volunteers needed to serve as a voice for migrant children during legal process

Between 200 and 300 unaccompanied migrant children are in federal custody in our area. Non-profit, The Youth Center, needs help advocating for more children. SAN ANTONIO — A mother and child were rescued from harsh elements in remote ranchland in the Rio Grande Valley. Federal officials say the two got lost around 2 a.m. Wednesday and … Read more