Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” It … Read more

Avoiding toxic exposures could help prevents autism, ADHD, new UT Health San Antonio study finds

Chemical intolerance could contribute to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and limiting toxic exposures could help prevent the disorders, a new study from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found. Researchers recommend that parents and practitioners determine the risk for each family so that parents can learn which exposures to … Read more

2 public art pieces paying tribute to Tejano, Conjunto music debut in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Two art installations paying tribute to the musical legacy of Tejano and Conjunto music debuted in San Antonio. The first piece, “Orgullo Tejano” or Tejano Pride, a 14-foot-tall accordion player made of mosaic and steel, sits at the corner of Southwest 37th Street and Old Highway 90. Extending from the player’s mouth … Read more

Lawsuit: Former K9s For Warriors dog trainer claims nonprofit refused to let her use service dog at work

SAN ANTONIO – A former dog trainer for K9s For Warriors has filed a discrimination lawsuit in federal court in San Antonio, claiming that the nonprofit refused to allow her to use her service dog at work and later fired her. The suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, … Read more

Watch: John Leguizamo films segment in San Antonio for new series ‘Leguizamo Does America’

SAN ANTONIO – Actor, comedian, and playwright John Leguizamo was seen in San Antonio at the Market Square filming for his new upcoming series “Leguizamo Does America.” One of the KSAT team members saw Leguizamo interviewing U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro at the Market Square on Tuesday. According to the MSNBC website, Leguizamo will host the … Read more