Veterans Day discounts, freebies for veterans, active-duty military

SAN ANTONIO – Saturday marks Veterans Day, and it’s a day to honor those who served. To commemorate Veterans Day, restaurant chains, stores and businesses in the San Antonio area are offering freebies, deals and discounts for veterans and active-duty military members. See below for a list of discounts and deals for Veterans Day, or … Read more

Nia DaCosta makes her mark on Marvel history with ‘The Marvels’

NEW YORK – Nia DaCosta, director of the upcoming “The Marvels,” has a diagnosis for the recent struggles of superhero movies. It basically comes down to, she says, “Mo’ money, mo’ problems.” Success inevitably breeds bigger budgets. Box-office expectations get inflated. Even superhero spandex can’t sustain endless cycles of wash, rinse and repeat. “Growth has … Read more

Local veterinarian explains Chagas disease, why it’s concerning for pets

SAN ANTONIO – More than 4 million dogs in the U.S. get infected with Chagas disease each year, including nearly 650,000 in Texas alone. Still, many people have never heard of it. Chagas disease, which is spread by an insect known as “the kissing bug,” is more common than heartworm, tick-borne diseases, and intestinal parasites. … Read more