COVID-19 summer 2024 update: University Health epidemiologist answers commonly asked questions

This summer has seen a new surge in COVID-19 cases. “COVID hasn’t gone away, and it looks like we’re starting to experience another summer surge,” said Dr. Jason Bowling, a hospital epidemiologist with University Health and infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio. In the video at the top of this article, Bowling answers … Read more

Fire envelops former restaurant near Woodlawn Lake Park, no reported injuries

SAN ANTONIO – A vacant building that use to house a former restaurant caught fire, prompting road closures on the Northwest Side on Wednesday. The San Antonio Fire Department received a call around 12:20 p.m. to Miguelito’s Molino, located 1901 Cincinnati Avenue near Woodlawn Lake Park. Recommended Videos The fire spread through the common attic … Read more

Olympic champion withdraws from Paris Games after video captures her repeatedly whipping horse

The three-time gold medalist was set to compete in the Paris Olympics but withdrew after word of the video emerged. PARIS, France — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipped a horse while coaching another rider in a video that was published by multiple media outlets Wednesday. The video is part of an … Read more

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina

The angry and bizarre scene sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result only tells part of the story after a dramatic end … Read more

US opens with tough match against France, Morocco fans rush the field against Argentina in wild start to Olympic soccer

The angry and bizarre scene at the Morocco-Argentina game sparked confusion over whether the game had been concluded or paused. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Wednesday. Loic Bade added the third with … Read more

Canada’s women’s soccer team sends two staff members home after drone scandal

It’s not the first time a Canadian soccer team has been involved in a drone controversy involving an international rival’s training session. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Canada’s women’s soccer team has been sanctioned by the Canadian Olympics Committee following a drone spying scandal.  The assistant head coach and an analyst for the team were sent … Read more