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‘Instant hit of dopamine’: Olympics put niche sports like weightlifting in the spotlight

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SAN ANTONIO – With the Olympics playing on TV around the world right now, a wide variety of sports have their chance to capture viewers’ attention. For the athletes at Bexar Barbell on San Antonio’s North Side, Olympic weightlifting is the competition that lifts their spirits. But it’s not necessarily a sport many people are … Read more

‘Whatever the outcome is, I just want him found’ | New Caney mother desperately searching for son last seen nearly 2 months ago

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Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond for nearly two months. HOUSTON — A New Caney mother wants answers after her son went missing in Houston in mid-June. Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond, … Read more

Elon Musk to open Montessori-style school in Bastrop later this year

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The school would “foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” according to its website. AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas-based tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is opening a school in Bastrop this fall. The school is called Ad Astra, a Latin phrase that translates as “to the stars.” According … Read more