Frost Tower developer to begin rehab of San Antonio Continental’s Hotel
The 16-story high-rise will be San Antonio’s latest addition.
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19-year-old shot in arm and leg at gas station near Southtown
The shooting happened in the 500 block of Cevallos, near South Laredo and I-35, around 9:17 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg and arm in an incident late Friday night near Southtown. The shooting happened in the 500 block of Cevallos, near South Laredo and I-35, around 9:17 p.m. … Read more
‘Where is my power?’: Restaurant opening halted after criminals cut electricity
Two people were caught on camera driving away with high-tension electric cables belonging to a new southwest-side restaurant. The owner says he’s lost thousands. SAN ANTONIO — A restaurant on San Antonio’s southwest side should be serving mini tacos to hungry customers by now. Instead, the timeline of its opening remains halted two months after … Read more
Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life
CHICAGO – Riccardo Muti will become the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life starting next season. The announcement was made on the stage of Orchestra Hall on Friday night after a performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis,” the start of Muti’s final subscription weekend as music director. His tenure began with the 2010-11 season. … Read more
Spurs fans greet Victor Wembanyama at airport
The Spurs No. 1 pick arrived in San Antonio to a throng of fans braving near-triple-digit heat. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs fans braved scorching South Texas temperatures, some of them for several hours, to greet the Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama’s upon his arrival. Fans lined up early in the morning hours but had … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
LAS VEGAS – Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television appearances. And while she has brought humor and physical comedy to many of her roles for David O. Russell and others, she also hasn’t exactly gotten the big, broad “Dumb and … Read more
Tony Parker says San Antonio is the ‘perfect place’ for Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs opted for Wembanyama in Thursday’s NBA Draft, choosing a player who has been creating huge expectations in the French league. PARIS, Texas — Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the San Antonio Spurs. And, no surprise, the four-time NBA champion told The Associated Press on Friday he … Read more