SAN ANTONIO — Two people had to be saved from their vehicles after an early-morning crash on the west side, authorities say, including the driver now accused of intoxication manslaughter after the collision had deadly results. The crash unfolded in the 14700 block of Potranco Road around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, where 35-year-old Giovanna Blangiardo was … Read more
Schertz Parkway was temporarily closed. SAN ANTONIO — One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on the northeast side Thursday morning, according to the Schertz Police Department. The victim has been identified as 63-year-old Oscar Silvas. The incident occurred on the 5800 block of Schertz Parkway around 6:00 a.m. Officials say they … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The MLK Commission has announced plans for a special event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. In January, San Antonio’s MLK March — the largest in the nation — was canceled due to inclement weather. Dwayne Robinson, chair of the MLK Commission, said the committee plans to hold a two-day celebration in … Read more
Sometimes the Super Bowl halftime show is more exciting than the actual game. LAS VEGAS — Throughout the years, the Super Bowl halftime show has proven to sometimes be more memorable than the game itself. A wardrobe malfunction turned national incident. A perfectly timed rainstorm. A pregnancy reveal. Beyoncé. This year, Usher takes the stage … Read more
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SAN ANTONIO – The Big Texas Comicon has announced some stars who will head to the fifth annual event, which takes place on Oct. 11-13. On Thursday, organizers said Elijah Wood and Sean Astin from “Lord of the Rings,” and Steve Burns from “Blue’s Clues” are among the actors in the lineup. Bonnie Wright, who … Read more
The NBA champion waits with the knowledge that the same genetic quirk that helped him be a basketball star threatens to be a defining factor in his death. BOSTON — At 6-foot-11, Scot Pollard’s size helped him play more than a decade in the NBA, earning him a championship ring with the 2008 Boston Celtics. … Read more