Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86

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NEW YORK – Marty Krofft, a TV producer known for imaginative children’s shows such as “H.R. Pufnstuf” and primetime hits including “Donny & Marie” in the 1970s, has died in Los Angeles, his publicist said. Krofft was 86. He died Saturday of kidney failure, publicist Harlan Boll said. Krofft and his brother Sid were puppeteers … Read more

‘Hunger Games’ feasts, ‘Napoleon’ conquers but ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office

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NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Neither of the weekend’s top new releases — “Wish” … Read more

Man stabbed in chest during argument on South Side, San Antonio police say

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SAN ANTONIO – A 44-year-old man is hospitalized after being stabbed in the chest during an altercation on the South Side, according to San Antonio police. Police were called to the 600 block of Harding Boulevard around 7:17 p.m. Saturday after an argument became physical between the 44-year-old and a 29-year-old man in a driveway. … Read more

Leading SA: San Antonio Food Bank’s chief sustainability officer discusses holiday season needs, programs

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SAN ANTONIO – There are so many families in and around San Antonio who need just a little bit of support this holiday season coming up. Michael Guerra, chief sustainability officer of the San Antonio Food Bank, joined Leading SA this weekend to talk about the current needs and various programs you can participate in … Read more

Man arrested after stealing EMS unit, leading officers on chase into Kerr County, SAPD says

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SAN ANTONIO – Kerr County deputies arrested a 35-year-old man who stole an EMS unit from a hospital near the downtown area in San Antonio, according to SAPD. Officers were called to Metropolitan Methodist in the 1300 block of McCollough Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. EMS workers later tracked the vehicle at Fredericksburg Road and … Read more