Pride colors reemerge in Montrose hours after Houston removes rainbow crosswalks

Hours after Houston removed Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks, residents repainted the colors in protest of a state directive that sparked outrage. HOUSTON — Less than a day after Houston city crews removed Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks, protesters brought the colors back — and the debate over the symbol’s meaning is only growing louder. Overnight and into early … Read more

‘It can get expensive’ | District 8 pilot program helps neighborhoods replace vulnerable mailboxes and improve street lighting

RAMP stands for Replacement Anti-Theft Mailbox Program. At least $10,000 in discretionary funds will be used to help neighborhoods dealing with mailbox theft. SAN ANTONIO — In an effort to combat rising mailbox thefts, District 8 Councilmember Ivalis Meza Gonzalez has launched a new initiative aimed at financially helping neighborhood associations replace outdated cluster mailboxes.  … Read more

‘We just pray and hope he’s safe’ | Schertz family and police plead for help in search for missing teen

The family says a witness has come forward who says he saw Zacharias walking with an older man who was about 6 feet tall with platinum blond hair. SCHERTZ, Texas — The family of a missing 19-year-old Schertz man is desperately searching for answers after he left home for a jog Saturday evening and never … Read more

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has the NBA playoffs in mind. It’ll be a tall order.

Victor Wembanyama is back in action after recovering from deep vein thrombosis. He starts his third season with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. MIAMI(AP) — Victor Wembanyama has a new height. He’s thinking about new heights. Wembanyama — healthy again after deep vein thrombosis forced doctors to end his 2024-25 season two months early … Read more

Texas A&M Football fined $50,000 by SEC for allegedly faking injury in win over Arkansas

Texas A&M is reportedly the first SEC team to receive a fine from the conference for violating its policy on players faking injuries. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Football is being fined by the SEC over allegations of players faking injuries during games. The SEC issued a statement saying A&M was found in violation … Read more