SAMMinistries seeks donations for families impacted by apartment complex fire

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio nonprofit SAMMinistries is collecting donations for 22 households impacted by an apartment fire at a complex that housed people getting out of homelessness. Donna Snow remembers the smoke coming from the unit above hers when her complex, Hudson Apartments on Blanco, caught fire on March 11. “I had to … Read more

Aggies add March Madness insult, beating Nebraska 98-83 after hiring Huskers’ AD

Manny Obaseki scored 22 points for the Aggies, who put five players in double figures and scored a season-high in points. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wade Taylor IV scored 25 points and No. 9 seed Texas A&M sent eighth-seeded Nebraska home still looking for its first NCAA Tournament victory, beating the Huskers 98-83 on Friday night … Read more

Shannon Cancer Center becomes the only West Texas facility to offer tattoo-free radiation therapy

Surface guided radiation therapy uses infrared cameras to provide a more precise form of treatment that does not require permanent markings. SAN ANGELO, Texas — Shannon Cancer Center is now the only medical facility in West Texas to offer surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT)- a groundbreaking method of treatment that doesn’t require patients to receive … Read more

MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

The IRS confirmed that Mizuhara and Mathew Bowyer, the alleged illegal bookmaker, are under criminal investigation. LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from … Read more

Big crowds expected for Sweet and Green event

Saturday fruit tree giveaway will probably see up to 1,000 guests. SAN ANTONIO — If history repeats itself, hundreds of people will start showing up at Monterrey Park on West Commerce long before daylight Saturday, as the city’s Parks and Recreation Department gets ready to give away 1,000 fruit trees for free. Even though the … Read more