‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

TOKYO – Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68. Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga series, which started in 1984, has sold millions of copies globally and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and … Read more

Wemby-less Spurs erase 20-point deficit, but blow lead in last-minute road loss to Kings

Led by Devin Vassell’s 30 points, San Antonio nearly pulled off its first win without Victor Wembanyama this season. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 7.7 seconds remaining, and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 131-129 on Thursday night. Sabonis added 17 rebounds and nine assists, … Read more

World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup aims to control rattlesnake population within Sweetwater

Thousands of pounds worth of rattlesnakes will be dropped off during the event. SWEETWATER, Texas — The 66th annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater began Thursday, as many people will begin bringing in rattlesnakes for all kinds of purposes. Operated by the Sweetwater Jaycees, the main attraction will be the guided hunts for rattlesnakes, … Read more

Council member files request to develop income-based pet deposit assistance program for San Antonio renters

SAN ANTONIO – Vanessa Acosta said she sees overpopulation as one of the main reasons San Antonio has an animal problem. “We all feel overwhelmed,” Acosta said. “San Antonio is too overpopulated in our shelters. It’s too overpopulated on the streets. It’s too overpopulated in our homes.” Acosta is a resident of Dignowity Hill and … Read more

Robb Elementary victims’ families, Uvalde city council members denounce independent report into deadly school shooting

UVALDE, Texas – Survivors and victims’ families of the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde are reeling from the Thursday release of an investigative report on the city’s police department actions during the shooting. The independent report, completed by Austin-area investigator Jesse Prado, was announced in July 2022, but the nearly two-year-long investigation found all officers … Read more