SAN ANTONIO – Black smoke, big fires and a feeling of outright fear — that’s how neighbors have described living near certain recycling centers and salvage yards in San Antonio. “Somedays there’s beyond African dust in the air,” said Jeff Hunt, president of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association. Now, the city is building a task … Read more
Shootings, stabbings and other serious injuries are being reported. SAN ANTONIO — It is a crime category that nobody is tracking but some mutual aid workers say it would be a good idea. In the last two months there have been a number of violent attacks against people who are homeless. Susana Segura of Bread … Read more
When Jayce saw the water, he couldn’t contain his excitement and dove right in, dislodging his prosthetic leg in the process. GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas family is asking for help after a 9-year-old boy lost his prosthetic leg while vacationing on Galveston Island last weekend. Ken Swindall said he took his family on an … Read more
Two grueling races. Two very different strokes. Two Olympic records. Two gold medals. NANTERRE, France — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Three people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on the North Side, San Antonio police said. The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Madison Oak Drive and Stone Oak Parkway intersection. Recommended Videos According to police, two people were ejected from a vehicle after the crash. Three people, including … Read more
The moment of unity between the bordering nations went viral as the embodiment of the Olympic spirit. PARIS, France — A moment of unity at the mixed doubles table tennis medal ceremony caught the attention of Olympics fans, as South Korean and North Korean competitors took selfies together with their newly-earned hardware. China took gold, … Read more
Many employees who handle boarding and customer service have a different take. The changes are “welcome and long overdue,” said Kristina Peterson. DALLAS — Fundamental changes to what it means to fly on Southwest Airlines Co. have sparked a wide range of reactions. When the Dallas-based airline announced July 25 it would adopt assigned seats … Read more