Man arrested on west side, ending hours-long standoff that began with assault call

Police at the scene said a 19-year-old man was refusing to come out of the home after he allegedly assaulted his mother. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police took a 19-year-old man into custody on unspecified charges around 10:45 p.m. Friday, ending a west-side standoff nearly eight hours after it began with an assault call.  … Read more

Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision

NEW YORK – Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic received a seven-minute standing ovation Friday night following his first performance with the orchestra since he agreed to become music director. Dudamel conducted a performance of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony at David Geffen Hall, a program he is scheduled to repeat on Saturday night and Sunday … Read more