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Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights

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Board members from Hollywood’s actors union voted Friday to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, with the union’s leadership touting the gains made in weeks of methodical negotiations. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ executive director and chief negotiator, announced at an afternoon … Read more

Son struggles to bury parents killed in crash with suspected human smuggler pursued by law enforcement

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Jose and Isabel Lerma were on a holiday trip to visit relatives when a vehicle that was fleeing authorities crashed into their car. SAN ANTONIO — Jairo Lerma said he ignored the call that ended up changing his life because he was at work giving a presentation.  Lerma said when he returned the call, he … Read more

SAISD board to vote on proposed school closures Monday

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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio ISD on Friday announced its final recommendations on school closures. The school board will deliberate and vote on the recommendations at its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The rightsizing decision summaries were sent in a letter to families and staff members. In the letter, the district distributed a … Read more

Family affected by heart disease to spread awareness at annual American Heart Association event

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SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of people will gather Saturday for the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Walk to honor survivors, remember those who lost their lives and raise lifesaving funds. The Sandefer family shared their journey and are bringing awareness to congenital heart defects. Amanda and Ryan Sandefer in 2014 were filled with excitement … Read more

‘I am speechless’: Dallas ISD names track after 2023 World Champion sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson

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Sha’Carri Richardson returned to Dallas ISD on Friday bearing the official title of the world’s fastest woman — and seeing her name emblazoned on her former track. DALLAS — Perspective shapes reality.  “I can turn around and look at that screen and see that’s my face,” said Sha’Carri Richardson, 2023 World Champion. Reality shapes the … Read more

Cowboy Breakfast coming to San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 2024

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“The event will keep with the tradition of free breakfast items, coffee, & fun events for all those that attend”, said rodeo officials. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo released statement announcing that the event will host the official rodeo season Cowboy Breakfast starting January 26, 2024. “We are very excited … Read more