Texas Police Sergeant honored for saving a man’s life on New Years Day

Sergeant Casey Sheppard’s quick thinking and efficient CPR skills helped save a man’s life. TEMPLE, Texas — Sergeant Casey Sheppard with the Temple Police Department was recognized on Thursday for his heroic actions that helped save a man’s life in January 2024. On New Years Day, Sheppard was driving home when he heard a cardiac … Read more

Rockets beat Kings 112-104 but lose leading scorer Alperen Sengun to injury

Sengun landed awkwardly on a defensive play near the end of the game, then left the floor in a wheelchair. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fred VanVleet scored 22 points, Jalen Green added 19 and Houston beat the Sacramento Kings 112-104 on Sunday after the Rockets lost leading-scorer Alperen Sengun to a right knee injury. Sengun landed … Read more

San Antonio Police officer dragged by vehicle during traffic stop on the south side

Police say the suspect was unable to be located. The officer was taken to the hospital as a precaution. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer was transported to a hospital for minor, non-life-threatening injuries on Saturday after he was dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop. Officials say officers observed a vehicle … Read more

War in Gaza casts shadow over an Oscars where ‘Poor Things,’ ‘The Zone of Interest’ win

LOS ANGELES – Robert Downey Jr. won best supporting actor at the Academy Awards, notching his first Oscar and handing the 58-year-old actor a crowning moment in an up-and-down career. Downey’s illustrious second act culminated Sunday with a win for his supporting turn in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” Downey Jr., 58, had been nominated twice before … Read more