What to know about construction closures and detours in downtown SA ahead of Final Four

The City of San Antonio is upgrading drainage, sidewalks and utilities along South Alamo to improve the area for pedestrians and businesses. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve driven through downtown San Antonio, you’ve probably noticed the detours. South Alamo Street is undergoing major construction and it’s all part of the city’s push to get ready … Read more

‘I was helping my people to get to America’ | Testimony of coordinator guilty in human smuggling tragedy continues

Christian Martinez took the stand in federal court Friday and Monday. SAN ANTONIO — A coordinator with the 2022 human smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants in a sweltering tractor trailer took the stand in federal court again Monday. Christian Martinez has pleaded guilty to multiple counts in this case. Now, Martinez plays a key … Read more

Former NFL player from Texas sentenced in Ponzi scheme, feds say

John Robert Leake, 43, pleaded guilty in September to one count of wire fraud and one count of transactional money laundering, authorities said. DALLAS — A former NFL linebacker from Plano has been sentenced to prison in a Ponzi scheme involving claims of luxury real estate and gold mines, federal authorities in California announced. John … Read more

Ohio elementary school teacher arrested in undercover prostitution sting

A spokesperson confirmed the district was aware of the incident and the teacher was removed from the classroom pending the outcome of the investigation. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Columbus City Schools teacher was among 12 people arrested as part of a prostitution sting by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it … Read more

Virginia student-athlete hits runner’s head with baton at VHSL championships; father says it was accidental

Video shows an I.C. Norcom student swinging her baton as another sprinter tries to pass, striking her head; the athlete was later diagnosed with a concussion. PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A high school junior is recovering from a concussion after being struck in the head with a baton by a Portsmouth student-athlete during a race in … Read more

‘You are a traitor’: Elon Musk criticizes Arizona senator after Ukraine visit

Senator Kelly recently visited Ukraine and pledged his support for the country amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. PHOENIX — Billionaire Elon Musk is targeting U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly after the Democrat from Arizona expressed his support for Ukraine. Kelly recently visited the country and pledged his support for the Ukrainian people amidst the ongoing … Read more