Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

The governing body of athletics said it was setting aside $2.4 million to pay the gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program. PARIS, France — Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay … Read more

Tow truck driver stopped at red light stabbed by man who walked up to his truck, police say

The driver was able to drive to a nearby H-E-B and call for help. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a stabbing attack on a driver at a northwest side intersection that happened early Wednesday morning. San Antonio Police responded to the 9900 block of Wurzbach Road near I-10 for reports of a cutting. According … Read more

Lightning strikes cause overnight fires at apartment complex and home; 12 residents displaced

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters say lightning strikes caused two fires overnight at an apartment complex and a home. At a North Side apartment complex in the 11800 block of Braesview, SAFD said a lightning strike caused a fire in a utility area. The flames then spread to an attic. Four units were affected … Read more