City of Austin officials apologize to sexual assault victims whose cases were mishandled

Some survivors say recent hiring decisions by city officials felt like a slap in the face. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin leaders spent Tuesday apologizing to more than a dozen survivors of sexual assault. City officials issued an apology to 15 survivors who had their cases mishandled by the Austin Police Department. But leading up to … Read more

400+ volunteers work together to count San Antonio’s homeless population

SAN ANTONIO – A team of volunteers spent hours walking the streets and heading into encampments Tuesday, looking to make contact with San Antonio’s unhoused community. Dominic Yanes gave his team a quick walkthrough on approaching the homeless encampments gracefully and respectfully. Yanes is one of 74 team leaders who will be leading 400-plus volunteers … Read more

Christopher Nolan on ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar success: ‘Sometimes you catch a wave’

NEW YORK – Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations Tuesday. Emma Thomas, Nolan’s wife and producing partner, roused him after a flurry of congratulatory messages came through on her phone. “Don’t take it as being blase,” Nolan told The Associated Press, laughing. “We just didn’t … Read more