Eastside gentrification threatens Black history and spaces in Austin, San Antonio
‘Kind of terrifying to think about.’
A party like no other? Asia’s richest man celebrates son’s prenuptials with a star-studded bash
NEW DELHI – What happens when the son of Asia’s richest man is about to get married? His father throws a three-day prenuptial bash four months before the actual ceremony. Recommended Videos Tycoons from around the world, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars descended on the small western Indian city of … Read more
Haruki Murakami unveils his new short story at a Tokyo literary event
TOKYO – Only 1,100 lucky audience members were there to hear the yet-to-be published short story “Kaho,” read aloud by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami himself. The reading took place at a Friday night book event called “The Owl Reads in Spring” — a fundraiser for the Waseda International House of Literature library at Murakami’s … Read more
Brennan comes up short in 6A State Semifinal to South Grand Prairie, 53-42
A dominant second frame by the Warriors put the Bears in too deep a hole to climb out of. SAN ANTONIO — Bella Flemings, Brennan’s leading scorer all season long, was held to just seven points on 3-for-13 shooting as the Bears’ playoff run came to an end at the hands of South Grand Prairie, … Read more
Plagued by poor shooting, Boerne loses out on shot at 4A state title game
The Greyhounds’ season ends with a 34-5 record. SAN ANTONIO — The Boerne Greyhounds’ third straight trip to the state tournament stopped just short of the biggest stage when they lost to the Canyon Eagles, 53-39, at the Alamodome on Friday afternoon. It was just the second time Boerne gave up 50 points to an … Read more
Spurs convert Dominick Barlow to standard contract; ink point guard Jamaree Bouyea to two-way deal
San Antonio has made a couple of roster moves. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report, the San Antonio Spurs are converting Dominick Barlow’s two-way deal into a standard NBA contract. The move allows Barlow to remain on the San Antonio bench while no longer being limited to 50 games. Barlow has played in 23 … Read more
Council Consideration Request could create task force to review property, fire codes in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo said she’s trying to address community concerns about recycling and salvage yards. “What we learned and what we heard from the community is this went on for far too long,” Castillo said. “How can we relook at that policy to where there’s a quicker trigger and more … Read more