Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Astros over the Royals. HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas … Read more

‘It’s bittersweet’: Two San Antonio non-profits closing their thrift shops

RMYA Thrift Store, a mainstay in the Dellview neighborhood, will close its doors at the end of September. SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio non-profits are closing their thrift stores. After 41 years, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives will close its landmark location off West Avenue at the end of September. Kym’s Kloset, a newer shop … Read more

Fifth successive gold for Tunisian shot-putter at Paralympics and US wins first gold

Reigning Paralympic champion and world record holder Gia Pergolini defended her women’s 100-meter backstroke S13 title Friday. PARIS, France — Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili won her fifth consecutive gold medal in shot put at her fifth Paralympics on Friday while the United States captured its first gold. Tlili’s throw of 10.40 meters at the Stade de … Read more