3 arrested in San Marcos for kidnapping immigrants and holding them for ransom, police say
Three men were arrested by San Marcos police for allegedly kidnapping immigrants and holding them at a house until they paid several thousand dollars.
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Get Hispanic Heritage Month started right: Free ‘Selena’ screening in SA this weekend
“Selena,” the 1997 film that starred Jennifer Lopez as the iconic Tejano singer, was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with an outdoor screening of the 1997 movie “Selena,” which starred a 28-year-old Jennifer Lopez as the eponymous Tejano singer, at the Roosevelt … Read more
San Antonio commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Here in San Antonio, we are celebrating on a large scale, including with the city’s largest series of events, Fiestas Patrias. SAN ANTONIO — HIspanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to illustrate the rich contributions and the continued impact of the Hispanic community. It begins on Sept. 15 and goes through Oct. 15. It starts … Read more
‘Feels like I’m dreaming’ | Undrafted SFA rookie makes game-ending play in Jets-Bills matchup
The former Lumberjack ran back the third punt return for a TD in overtime in NFL history. NEW YORK — Before last night, not many people outside of Nacogdoches, Texas may have heard of Xavier Gipson of the New York Jets. Last night, the undrafted rookie from Stephen F. Austin ended the overtime thriller between … Read more
Locked on NFL Power Rankings: 3 NFC teams at the top after Week 1
These rankings are voted on each week by hosts of the Locked on NFL podcasts, giving a look at who is trending up and trending down throughout the 17 week season. SAN FRANCISCO — The first week of the 2023 NFL season is in the rearview mirror, featuring a handful of surprising upsets, big blowouts, … Read more
Spurs set to unveil renovated basketball court at James A. Garrison District Park
SAN ANTONIO — For the second time, Spurs Give and the Austin Parks Foundation are teaming up to reveal a newly renovated basketball court for the Austin community. Spurs Give and Austin Parks Foundation announced that they are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a basketball court renovation at James A. Garrison District Park on … Read more
5 available quarterbacks for the New York Jets following Aaron Rodgers season-ending Achilles injury
From Colt McCoy to, yes, Tom Brady, the New York Jets have free agent quarterback options available to replace Aaron Rodgers. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Four snaps into Aaron Rodgers’ career with the New York Jets, the 39-year-old quarterback was brought down by Buffalo pass rusher Leonard Floyd and landed awkwardly on his leg, exiting … Read more