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Latin Grammy-nominated artist Destiny Navaira launches mentorship program at alma mater McCollum High School

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Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses. Destiny Navaira, who hails from the renowned Navaira musical dynasty, expressed her long-standing desire to establish a mentorship program: … Read more

Scenes and winners from the 2023 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon

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SAN ANTONIO – One of the biggest fitness events of the year brought runners, joggers and walkers from around the country to downtown San Antonio on Sunday. The 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half-Marathon started around 7:15 a.m. While all runners rocked the course, the men’s and women’s winners were both from … Read more

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida State left out

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Before the CFP grows to 12 next year the selection committee faced the toughest decision in the 10-year history of the format. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The final season of the four-team College Football Playoff turned out to be the most controversial with an unprecedented snub. Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected Sunday and Florida … Read more

Thousands of runners hit the pavement for 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, half-marathon

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After months of training, thousands of runners hit the streets in downtown San Antonio on Sunday for the 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon. Getting to the start line was nerve-wracking for Josue Gonzalez. The 27-year-old from Laredo said Sunday’s marathon was his first. ”I’m just going to try and finish,” said Gonzalez. “Not … Read more

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

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Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but “Renaissance” defied the odds. Not accounting for inflation, it’s the … Read more

Texas selected for College Football Playoff; Washington, Michigan, Alabama also in field

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The only thing that was certain heading into college football’s selection Sunday was that a few fan bases were bound to be unhappy with the committee’s choices. WASHINGTON — Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff on Sunday, making Florida State the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be … Read more