California-based freelance journalists win $100,000 prizes

NEW YORK – Two California-based freelance journalists were awarded the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, giving them $100,000 each for their work, it was announced on Wednesday. The Heising-Simons Foundation gives the annual prize for excellence in long-form journalism about underrepresented groups in the United States. The foundation said it is the largest dollar prize given … Read more

Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally for 3-2 win over Stars

The Stars finished 3-1-4 on an eight-game homestand that featured five games going to extra time. DALLAS — David Pastrnak scored with 1:16 remaining in overtime, and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in a matchup of the top team in each conference. Pavel Zacha scored … Read more

‘Why now?’ | A husband accused of murdering his wife is out of jail after his bond was reduced

Gallegos is charged with the murder of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos. Nearly four years later, the mother’s body still hasn’t been found. SAN ANTONIO — A husband accused of murdering his wife is out of jail. Reyes Gallegos is charged with the murder of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos. Nearly four years later, the mother’s body still hasn’t … Read more

Student found with gun at LEE High School, NEISD officials say

Administrators said the student may face criminal charges after they brought a firearm to campus Tuesday. No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — A student at a North East ISD high school may be facing criminal charges after they were found with a gun on campus. Administrators at Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School … Read more