Climate protesters twice interrupt Wagner’s `Tannhäuser’ at Metropolitan Opera

NEW YORK – Climate protesters caused a pair of interruptions totaling 22 minutes during the opening night of a revival of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” at the Metropolitan Opera. Christian Gerhaher, a German baritone making his Met Opera debut, was singing Wolfram’s second-act aria on Thursday night in which he says “und sieh, mir zeiget sich ein … Read more

Two sailors from San Antonio receive Navy honors

Two sailors from San Antonio were honored by the United States Navy for their service. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashley Martinez-Humphrey was named Junior Sailor of the Year by the Naval Medical Forces Support Command. Martinez-Humphrey graduated from Highlands High School in 2010. According to the Navy Office of Community Outreach, Martinez-Humphrey was also awarded … Read more

Holiday donations fall as many people lose trust toward non-profit organizations

The holiday giving season is looking a little slim this year. According to Direct Relief, one in three donors say they will be limiting holiday giving this year and 41% are less likely to donate. “A big percentage of charitable gifts, traditionally in the United States, are made during that period of Thanksgiving and New … Read more

Animal Care Services creates searchable registry of dangerous dogs in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Animal Care Services has created a searchable registry of dogs in San Antonio that have been deemed dangerous. The registry comes after a year of high-profile dog attacks, including at least two deaths — Ramon Najera, 81, and Paul Anthony Striegl Jr., 47. There are currently more than 100 dogs in the database, ACS … Read more

SAPD: Driver arrested for intoxication assault, another arrested for DWI after car crash on northeast side

According to police a red sedan was traveling the wrong way on the fly-over ramp on NW Loop 410 towards IH 10 West around 2:30 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police arrested two people after a car crash early Friday morning on the city’s northeast side.  According to police a red sedan was traveling … Read more