Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88

His antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career. Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. … Read more

Carver Community Cultural Center announces lineup for 2024-25 season

SAN ANTONIO – The Carver Community Cultural Center announced its lineup for the 2024-2025 season on Thursday. The center’s lineup includes Grammy Award winners Patti Austin and Ranky Tanky, according to a press release from the Carver. Recommended Videos The schedule includes 11 dates with performances from 15 artists. “At the Carver, we pride ourselves … Read more

CrossFit Games will carry on after athlete’s death, fellow competitor says

According to competitor Chandler Smith, a meeting was held Thursday afternoon to discuss whether to continue the Games. FORT WORTH, Texas — A CrossFit Games competitor said the competition will continue after the tragic death of 28-year-old competitor Lazar Đukić, who drowned during Day 1’s first event on Thursday, which included an 800-meter swim.  The … Read more

CrossFit Games to continue following athlete’s death, organizers confirm

According to competitor Chandler Smith, a meeting was held Thursday afternoon to discuss whether to continue the Games. FORT WORTH, Texas — The CrossFit Games competition will continue after the tragic death of 28-year-old competitor Lazar Đukić, who drowned during Day 1’s first event on Thursday, which included an 800-meter swim.  The Games’ organizers suspended … Read more

Crews extinguish fire that burned for hours at metal recycling plant in northeast Austin

The fire was extinguished just before 3 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Travis County officials. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews responded to a “significant” trash fire at a metal recycling plant in northeast Austin on Wednesday. According to the Travis County active incident list, the fire occurred near the 10200 block of Decker Lane, near … Read more

Those large insects flying around aren’t murder hornets, they’re cicada killer wasps, experts say

Murder hornets got their name because they prey on bees and decapitate them. They can also wipe out local honeybee populations. HOUSTON — Large wasps spotted around Montgomery County recently are making people nervous, but experts say there’s no need to worry — they’re not murder hornets. The Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension said they’ve … Read more