The proposed street race would run near the National Mall in August 2026. WASHINGTON — America’s 250th birthday celebration may now come with engines roaring through the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to plan an IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C. The race, dubbed the Freedom 250 … Read more
Gov. Abbot is taking action and warning that the fly “poses a serious threat to Texas livestock industry and wildlife.” DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the northward spread of the New World screwworm fly, a parasitic insect that poses serious risks to livestock, wildlife and, in … Read more
Tiago Splitter, Trail Blazers’ interim coach, reflects on his time with the Spurs, as San Antonio surges this season. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs center and current Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter has faced the Spurs twice this season, going 1-1 against his old squad. But after two meetings with the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and AP Sports’ Raul Dominguez dissect concrete reasons for and against pursuing Milwaukee’s superstar, exploring the cost in assets, contract impacts, and whether Giannis truly addresses the San Antonio Spurs’ biggest needs. Key topics include the potential sacrifice of young talents like Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, financial implications for … Read more
Comal ISD officials said students and staff stayed inside their classrooms with doors locked and followed lockdown procedures. There are no reported injuries. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The New Braunfels Police Department issued a community alert saying there was an active scene at a local middle school on Friday morning. The “all clear” was given … Read more
The president attended last year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans and has been a frequent presence at major sporting events during his second term in office. WASHINGTON — With Super Bowl 60 just a little over a week away, football fans are gearing up for a championship matchup between the New England Patriots and the … Read more
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Kris Horn is asking that sport’s governing body to grant him a spot in the two-man race at the Milan Cortina Games. WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic bobsledder Kris Horn is asking that sport’s governing body to grant him a spot in the two-man race at the Milan Cortina Games, while Irish luge … Read more