Prevent a stroke this winter

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While age and health are major risk factors for a stroke, did you know falling temps can also increase your risk? Consumer Reports has some health and lifestyle steps you can take to fend off a stroke this winter. Stroke is one of the … Read more

Hill Country SPCA receives $250K grant

FREDERICKSBURG, Tx – The Hill Country SPCA (HCSPCA) has received a $250,000 grant from the David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust. The HCSPCA said it received a “remarkable gift” and was thankful for the support to its animal shelter. The David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust is a foundation located in Austin, according to the … Read more

Texans CJ Stroud out of concussion protocol, says he’ll start Sunday against Tennessee

Stroud had missed two games for the Texans, who at 8-7 are in the thick of the AFC playoff race. HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said Thursday that he will start this weekend against the Tennessee Titans after missing two games recovering from a concussion. “It was tough,” he said. “But my team, they … Read more

‘A very good man;’ Friend remembers LMPD officer who died after medical emergency

Louisville Metro Police said Officer Mark Kordis died Wednesday while off duty. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Friends are remembering the life of a Louisville Metro Police officer who died after a medical emergency while off-duty on Wednesday. Former LMPD Officer Eric Johnson said he still remembers the first time he met officer Mark Kordis in the early 1990s. … Read more

‘He just wanted to hoop’ | LaMarcus Aldridge gives his thoughts on the breakup between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs

The former Spurs big man believes Leonard just wanted to play basketball and not partake in Popovich’s real-world teachings. SAN ANTONIO — LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard teamed up with the San Antonio Spurs for a few seasons before the dramatic exit between Leonard and San Antonio. So he might know what could have led … Read more