Man arrested after alleged robbery attempt, SAPD says
Michael Cruz, 40, was arrested by police for an alleged robbery attempt on Saturday morning.
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Man arrested near Taylor Swift’s NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt
NEW YORK – Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City appears to have been the target of another break-in attempt, this time by a man who was arrested near the singer’s Tribeca home Saturday as police responded to a report of a disorderly person. Witnesses said the man tried but failed to enter the townhouse … Read more
Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75
Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, whose hits included “Leader of the Pack,” has died. She was 75. Miriam Linna, founder of Weiss’ label, Norton Records, said Sunday that Weiss died Friday in Palm Springs, California. No cause of death was given. Rolling Stone first reported her death Friday. … Read more
Descendants of families buried at Hockley Clay cemetery learn about family tree
SAN ANTONIO – The Hockley-Clay Cemetery is a site of a family revelation and a place where its descendants are working towards preservation. “No matter what race or creed, cemeteries are sacred ground,” Everett Fly, a landscape architect helping the families said. “(They are) places where our ancestors are buried.” The once-hidden gravesite was rediscovered … Read more
Leading SA: Local chef, Culinaria CEO discuss biannual Restaurant Week
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio foodies rejoice — Culinaria’s biannual Restaurant Week is in full force for its 12th consecutive year. From Jan. 15-27, over 100 local restaurants will offer special three-course pre-fixed menus for brunch, lunch and dinner at $25, $35 or $55 per person. The event aims to fulfill a typically slower period … Read more
Leading SA: Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President, CEO Jeff Webster discusses SA to DC trip
SAN ANTONIO – For over 40 years, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has organized the annual SA to DC trip, leading a delegation of thousands of local business leaders and elected officials to meet face-to-face with national decision-makers about key San Antonio priorities. This weekend, Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster joined Leading … Read more
Sarah, the Duchess of York, diagnosed with malignant melanoma found during breast cancer treatment
LONDON – Sarah, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with a malignant skin cancer that was discovered during her treatment for breast cancer, a spokesperson said. The melanoma was found after several moles were removed while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. Doctors are analyzing it to see if it was caught … Read more