Cowboys add veteran Royce Freeman, but running back remains a position of need in the draft

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent running back Royce Freeman on Tuesday, a likely incremental move at a position of need going into next week’s draft. The Cowboys have lost their lead back each of the past two offseasons. Two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott was released in a cost-cutting move a year … Read more

How to talk to kids about STAAR testing

SAN ANTONIO – April is testing season for public schools across Texas. Many school districts are already testing or testing is getting underway this week. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test or STAAR offers families and the state a snapshot of how well their child is prepared to go into the next … Read more

SwRI begins work on ‘spacecraft bus’

SAN ANTONIO – Local researchers are developing a refueling vehicle to extend the lifespan of spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Southwest Research Institute has won a position on Denver-based Astroscale U.S.’s contract with the U.S. Space Force to build and test a small demonstration spacecraft as part of a $25.5 million Space Mobility and Logistics prototyping … Read more

City council committee evaluating future of horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio

On Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Governance committee will discuss the councilmembers’ proposal. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, the possibility of phasing out horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio could be one step closer to become a reality.  In December 2022, councilmember Jalen McKee Rodriguez of district 2, and councilmember Phyllis Viagran of district 3, co-authored a … Read more