San Antonio Spurs’ No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper undergoes surgery, availability for season opener up in the air, ESPN reports

NBA Insider Shams Charania reported Harper had surgery on his left thumb on Friday, leaving questions surrounding his availability for the Spurs season opener. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs’ number two overall pick Dylan Harper reportedy underwent surgery on his left thumb on Friday, according to ESPN. Around 6 p.m., NBA Insider Shams … Read more

Historic Market Square businesses face uncertainty amid HVAC renovation plan

The Historic Market Square Farmer’s Market will close for months for HVAC upgrades, displacing many businesses. SAN ANTONIO — The Farmer’s Market at the Historic Market Square will close one year from now. The city will replace the building’s HVAC system over four to five months. The city’s plan will get 48 tenants and visitors … Read more

City Council members force vote on animal abandonment fines amid another policymaking battle with Mayor Jones

City staff on Wednesday night pulled an agenda item that council members say would have improved safety in San Antonio. Now it’s set to be discussed on Sept. 11. SAN ANTONIO — Three San Antonio City Council members are responding to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ decision to pull an item from consideration on this week’s … Read more

City Council members force discussion on animal abandonment fines amid another policymaking battle with Mayor Jones

City staff on Wednesday night pulled an agenda item that council members say would have improved safety in San Antonio. Now it’s set to be discussed on Sept. 11. SAN ANTONIO — Three San Antonio City Council members are responding to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ decision to pull an item from consideration on this week’s … Read more

Voyager STEM Bus brings high-tech learning to San Antonio ISD students

San Antonio ISD unveils the Voyager STEM Bus, a mobile lab bringing hands-on aerospace and tech experiences to students. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio ISD launched its new Voyager STEM Bus on Friday at Baskin Elementary, unveiling a state-of-the-art mobile lab designed to bring aerospace, advanced manufacturing and coding directly to classrooms across the district. … Read more

PETA says BGSU locker room cat ‘Pudge’ should stay home from games

PETA penned a letter to BGSU senior George Carlson, asking him to keep Pudge away from football games, where he has gained notoriety and fame. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Animal rights activist group PETA has penned a letter requesting that Bowling Green State University (BGSU) locker room cat, Pudge – whose fame has exploded seemingly overnight – … Read more

Buzz kill: Swarm of bees forces South Texas high school football game to be relocated. Here’s where.

Dilley ISD announced the game between Dilley and Comfort on Friday night has been relocated due to a “swarm of bees” on or near the field. DILLEY, Texas — For the second time in a year, a district in South Texas has encountered an unexpected wildlife problem at its football stadium. Now it’s forcing officials … Read more