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‘You’re not fighting by yourself’: Panthers tight end raising awareness to reduce military suicides

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Panthers tight end Hayden Hurt is raising awareness to prevent military suicides during the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst will use this Sunday’s game to raise awareness for military suicide prevention as part of the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign.  Hurst will … Read more

Here’s how much rain San Antonio can expect this week

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Temperatures will start to warm by the weekend. SAN ANTONIO — After days of below average temperatures, San Antonians could experience rain and warmer weather over the next 48 hours.  On Tuesday and Wednesday San Antonians will experience calm weather before scattered shower activity begins.  In addition to the rain, fog could develop by late … Read more

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

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NEW YORK – Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s use of a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn as a backdrop for parts of a music video, with her dancing next to pastel-colored coffins, led to its pastor being stripped of his administrative duties after its release and officials holding a Mass to restore the church’s “sanctity.” Carpenter, … Read more

A Christmas Carol to be retold on stage with hard of hearing actors

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The playhouse will stage an adaption of Charles Dickens’ classic novel that showcases both hearing and hard-of-hearing actors in the production. SAN ANTONIO — The Public Theater of San Antonio is putting on an inclusive version of A Christmas Carol this holiday season. The playhouse will stage an adaption of Charles Dickens’ classic novel that … Read more

It wasn’t farewell after all; the McDonald’s cult classic McRib is back for a limited time

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SAN ANTONIO – Like many classic rock bands, this cult classic sandwich just can’t say goodbye. Despite its “farewell tour” last fall, McDonald’s announced the McRib sandwich is once again on the menu for a limited time. It won’t be available nationwide, but you will be able to get your hands on one in San … Read more