Crime concerns lead residents to join forces to create safer blocks
National Night Out events bring communities around San Antonio and the nation to join forces in creating safer communities for each other.
‘I think about that every time I score’ | How Texas RB Jonathon Brooks honors his father’s memory
Texas running back Jonathon Brooks wasn’t even the No. 1 running back coming out of training camp for the Longhorns. Now he’s the top rusher in the Big 12. AUSTIN, Texas — When Texas running back Jonathan Brooks gets to the end zone, he celebrates with a tap of his right forearm. It is a … Read more
Spurs’ Vassell reportedly inks a 5-year contract extension
Vassell’s new deal will be at a reported $146 million. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the San Antonio Spurs and forward Devin Vassell have agreed to a 5-year contract extension at $146 million. San Antonio Spurs G Devin Vassell has agreed on a five-year, $146 million contract extension, Andrew … Read more
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds
DES MOINES, Iowa – An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a long shot at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The jackpot … Read more
Officer on motorcycle escorting funeral injured after driver interrupts funeral procession
Officials say that a Deputy Constable was hurt after he laid his bike over when a driver drove through the funeral procession. SAN ANTONIO — An motorcycle officer who was escorting a funeral procession was involved in an incident with a driver who drove through the funeral. It happened around 11:30 a.m. on W. Malone … Read more
UIL reverses ejection of Texas high school player after video shows ref removing his helmet in play
The official involved has been removed from officiating UIL games pending the completion of the investigation, UIL officials added. SEAGOVILLE, Texas — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) – the governing body of high school football in Texas – said Tuesday it had reversed the ejection of a high school athlete during its investigation of an … Read more
Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
WASHINGTON – Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair on Monday helped President Joe Biden mark the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.” Blair, who was diagnosed with multiple … Read more