Some city offices to close for Juneteenth; Emergency services to remain open

SAN ANTONIO — Many Americans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, commemorating the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Here in San Antonio, City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. However, public safety and emergency services will remain in operation, … Read more

Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ will hit US theaters in September

NEW YORK – After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home. Lionsgate will distribute “Megalopolis” in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the studio announced Monday, ending one of the biggest acquisition dramas of the year. Coppola’s $120-million Roman epic set in a futuristic New York … Read more

LaViolette robs Florida of homer in 9th to preserve Texas A&M’s 3-2 College World Series win

The Aggies will play Kentucky on Monday night in a Bracket 2 winners’ game. OMAHA, Nebraska — Jace LaViolette robbed Cade Kurland of a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Justin Lamkin and two relievers struck out 16 and Texas A&M held off Florida 3-2 in a weather-delayed College World Series opener that ended … Read more

Video games can have a positive impact on children if they have the right features, research says

SAN ANTONIO – A new report says video games are able to make a positive impact on children if they possess the right features. The report, which was done by New York University, UNICEF Innocenti and collaborating institutions, is the second in the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) project and was done in … Read more

Which guard should the Spurs select? Topic vs. Dillingham vs. Castle | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia reviews some San Antonio Spurs news you might have missed. Then, Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos stops by to discuss which three NBA draft guard prospects the Spurs should select: Nikola Topic, Rob Dillingham, or Stephon Castle. RELATED: Oddsmaker gives even odds … Read more

Which guard should San Antonio select? Topic vs. Dillingham vs. Castle | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia reviews some San Antonio Spurs news you might have missed. Then, Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos stops by to discuss which three NBA draft guard prospects the Spurs should select: Nikola Topic, Rob Dillingham, or Stephon Castle. RELATED: Oddsmaker gives even odds … Read more

Boerne girl qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials after placing second at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Elizabeth Leachman, a student at Samuel V. Champions High School, ran the mile in 4:44.06, which is a personal best for the full mile. EUGENE, Ore. — A Boerne girl finished second in the girls mile at the Nike Outdoor Nationals held in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. Elizabeth Leachman, a student at Samuel V. Champions … Read more