The Alamo is honoring Ozzy’s journey from 1982 incident to reconciliation

The Alamo honors Ozzy Osbourne’s journey from regret to reconciliation, acknowledging his complex history with San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — As fans grieve for Black Sabbath lead singer and reality star Ozzy Osbourne, the Alamo is acknowledging his role in the historic site’s history and his complicated relationship with San Antonio. Almost as legendary as the … Read more

UTSA football head coach, East Texas high school coaching legend Jeff Traylor inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor

A longtime Texas high school coach, Traylor, guided his hometown Gilmer Buckeyes to three state championships. GILMER, Texas — Jeff Traylor, who built the Gilmer High School football program into a state powerhouse, was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor during a ceremony on Saturday night at the Henry B. … Read more

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports

The USOPC told federations overseeing several sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation … Read more

Texas florists donate free funeral flowers to families of flood victims

After deadly Texas floods, florists across the state are donating funeral flowers to grieving families. More flowers and materials are needed. CLEBURNE, Texas — At Cleburne Floral, beauty meets grief. Corey Hartley is one of roughly 25 florists across Texas who’ve joined a grassroots effort called Flowers for Texas — a coalition formed just days … Read more

Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations

Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for possession of hemp-derived THC. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate is doubling down with its attempt to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up another showdown with the House, where lawmakers are more amenable to regulating the substance than eliminating … Read more