Here’s why flags are at half-staff on Wednesday

If you’re wondering why flags are flying half-staff on Wednesday, it’s because May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day. National Peace Officers Memorial Day honors law enforcement officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty. It lands amid National Police Week, which is observed Saturday, May 11 through Friday, May 17. … Read more

Two people and their cat made it out of their home safely after fire spread, fire officials say

Firefighters say the fire began in their garage, then spread into their home. SAN ANTONIO — A couple and their cat managed to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning, firefighters say. Kriby Fire Department firefighters responded to the 5400 block of Eclipse Street in Kirby around 1:45 a.m. for reports of a fire. Firefighters … Read more

Victor Wembanyama’s old team in France to fold 1 year after his departure

SAN ANTONIO – Victor Wembanyama’s former team in France, Metropolitans 92, is set to fold after going bankrupt one year after his leaving, according to French media reports. Le Parisien says the team has notified French basketball authorities that they can no longer participate in any competition, after failing to come up with a potential … Read more