NEW ORLEANS – Nearly 30 years ago, creators of Essence Magazine came to New Orleans to celebrate the publication’s 25th anniversary with a salute to Black women highlighting culture, empowerment conversations with the nation’s thought leaders and, of course, music. The Essence Music Festival has since morphed into the Essence Festival of Culture, which, in … Read more
The 30-year-old right-hander had never before thrown a complete game in the big leagues and was winless in six previous outings against Oakland. OAKLAND, Calif. — Since arriving in the big leagues six years ago, Domingo Germán has been anything but perfect. Until now. The New York Yankees right-hander pitched the 24th perfect game in … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Before Morris Nashoanak heads out for days in search of bearded seals, beluga whales or salmon, he catches the weather on TV. But it’s not the weather segment from a local TV station — there isn’t one. Instead, it’s a program designed for those living in rural and largely roadless Alaska, with … Read more
A Spring Branch resident says she paid in-full for home furnishings on Facebook Marketplace. Four months later, she says she hasn’t received anything she paid for. SAN ANTONIO — A Spring Branch resident says she paid in-full for home furnishings on Facebook Marketplace. Amanda Pelletier, a 27-year veteran of the Air Force, told KENS 5 … Read more
LOS ANGELES – What’s a World Cup without an anthem, a rallying song for fans around the world? In advance of the Women’s World Cup, running July 20 through Aug. 20, New Zealand alt-pop artist BENEE and Australian musician Mallrat have released “Do It Again,” the official song of this year’s tournament, which is hosted … Read more
Voigt served as a Spurs video coordinator from 1999-2001. SAN ANTONIO — The Austin Spurs announced that the team has named Will Voigt as its new head coach, making him the ninth head coach in franchise history. Voigt comes with an extensive coaching resume which will certainly help Austin players next season. He served one season … Read more
Detectives aren’t sure yet if this was a jugging incident and the woman was followed to the bank, but police are saying they’ve seen an uptick in these crimes. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are searching for the man accused of stealing an elderly woman’s purse outside of a south-side bank. It happened just … Read more