The “Neko Jinja,” or Cat Shrine, mythologizes cats as guardian angels of Tashirojima, where cats outnumber humans. ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — TASHIROJIMA, Japan (AP) — On a small island off Japan’s northeastern coast, visitors make offerings at a shrine for unlikely local guardians: cats. The “Neko Jinja,” or Cat Shrine, mythologizes cats as guardian angels of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — After exceeding expectations in his rookie campaign, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is looking to eclipse what he did in year one next season. And Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard believes Wemby has the potential to be the best player across the league. “I think by next season people gonna be talking about … Read more
A San Antonio sixth grader is among 20 Texans competing in this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. Siyonamithra Kandala, 12, from Keystone School is making a return to the national competition. Last year she tied for 23rd place. Recommended Videos According to her spelling bee bio, Siyona loves to read, listen to music, write stories … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — A GoFundMe was launched for a 90-year-old U.S. Air Force Veteran who is working as a cart pusher to make ends meet. He told Swensen that he is working to eat and needs $2,500 a month to live. He says he only gets $1,100 from Social Security, so he has to work. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Born in Venezuela and one of 10 siblings, Antonio Zubillaga moved to the United States in 2003. Graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio is surreal for him. This was his second attempt at college, after failing the first time back in 2010. “I put in for my audition for … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to a hospital on Tuesday morning after he was hit by a train on the Northeast Side. The incident happened after 5 a.m. on train tracks along Lookout Road just northeast of O’Connor Road. Recommended Videos Police said a man was sleeping on the tracks when the train … Read more
San Antonio – Women between 25-30 years old make up the majority of skin cancer cases in the U.S., according to board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Hughes, MD. That’s why she strongly encourages people to begin getting skin exams in their 20s. She says there are plenty of sunblock options, but most importantly, people should pick an … Read more