Man stabbed while walking on East Side, police say
A man was stabbed while walking on the city’s East Side Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Liverpool set for Eurovision Song Contest final, with Sweden favored and Ukraine in spotlight
LIVERPOOL – What includes a Swedish diva, a Finnish rapper who loves pina coladas, a band of Croatian agit-rockers and an Austrian duo possessed by a long-dead writer? It could only be the Eurovision Song Contest. The grand final of the pan-continental pop music competition takes place Saturday in Liverpool. This year’s theme is “united … Read more
Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue struck by lightning
VATICAN CITY – Scaffolding in a niche of the Vatican Museums’ Round Hall conceal from view the work of restorers who are removing centuries of grime from the largest known bronze statue of the ancient world: the gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti. For more than 150 years, the four-meter-tall (13-foot-tall) figure of the half-human Roman god … Read more
Man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing family members, DA’s Office says
A 63-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Bexar County jury handed down a guilty verdict for continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Tobin announces 2023-’24 shows, reveals new series focused on innovation and diversity
Single-event tickets go on sale June 21 for next season’s slate. SAN ANTONIO — Two Broadway musicals centered around the songs of world-famous acts will make their San Antonio debuts as part of the Tobin Center’s 2023-’24 season, announced Wednesday night at the downtown performing arts venue. “Jagged Little Pill,” visiting for four shows in … Read more
Simone Biles, hubby Jonathan Owens may be moving north because he’s joined a new team
HOUSTON — Newlyweds Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are going to need to stock up on some cold-weather gear. Owens just signed with the Green Bay Packers so the couple will likely be spending at least part of the year in snowy Wisconsin. Biles announced the news on Twitter Friday with a caption “GO PACK … Read more
Free fun in the water! 11 area pools to open on weekends starting next Saturday
The pools were going to open this weekend, but now they are not due to expected bad weather. SAN ANTONIO — UPDATE 5/12 2:00 p.m. Due to the inclement weather forecast for San Antonio, the pool openings will be delayed until next weekend, May 20. Due to the inclement weather forecasted and to ensure the … Read more