Major crash pushes drivers off Loop 410 on Southwest Side
it’s unclear how long traffic will be diverted.
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Arizona rallies in Alamo Bowl: Wildcats force six turnovers to beat Oklahoma
The Wildcats closed their season with seven straight victories as they depart the Pac-12 to join the Big 12 next season. SAN ANTONIO — Gunner Maldonado returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown and also had an interception as No. 14 Arizona forced six turnovers in a 38-24 comeback victory over No. 12 Oklahoma … Read more
Victor Wembanyama scores 30, the Spurs snap 5-game skid with a 118-105 win over Trail Blazers
Wembanyama had 30 or more points for the third time this season, to go along with seven blocks, six rebounds and six assists. PORTLAND, Ore. — Victor Wembanyama had 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-105 win over the Portland … Read more
How being bilingual pays off
SAN ANTONIO – A study shows San Antonio is the fourth most bilingual city in the U.S., and experts say speaking more than one language can be more than financially beneficial. UTSA associate professor of modern languages and literatures Whitney Chappell said there are a lot of advantages to being bilingual. The hiring advantages are … Read more
Austin, Lady Bird Lake rank as one of the worst instances of toxic algae blooms in 2023
In a new list, BlueGreen Water Technologies ranks Austin’s 2023 algae bloom as one of the worst internationally. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin waterways have seen their fair share of algae blooms and toxins come about over the years. One international report from BlueGreen Water Technologies now says Lady Bird Lake had one of the worst … Read more
Pasadena mother says woman broke into her home, stole her kids’ presents on Christmas Eve
“Nintendo Switches, a PlayStation, an iPad, AirPods, some Apple Watch,” the woman described. “They just left the presents that only had candies inside.” PASADENA, Texas — A Pasadena mother is pleading with police to catch a thief she says ruined her family’s Christmas. While she was at a grocery store, security video showed a woman … Read more
‘We just want them to take accountability’ | Sisters beg for answers after mother is killed in crash involving APD officer
Ana and Breana Casillas are suing the Austin Police Department, the City of Austin and the officer involved in the crash. AUSTIN, Texas — Ana and Breana Casillas describe their mother Maria Casillas-Reyes as their best friend, helpful to everyone around her, and someone deeply admired by her community. “It’s hard not being with the … Read more