Texas man among 3 Americans released from China after years of imprisonment, the White House says

The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained. HOUSTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing … Read more

Spurs 128, Jazz 115: What they said after the game

“I think we’re super confident in ourselves and what we do,” said Julian Champagnie. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs won 128-115 on the road against Utah, their fourth straight win. Victor Wembanyama finished with 34 points and seven rebounds. Julian Champagnie had 15 points and four rebounds, Keldon Johnson finished with 10, Harrison … Read more

3 Americans held for years in China have been released, the White House says

The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained. HOUSTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing … Read more

Houston man among prisoners released as part of U.S. deal with China, the White House says

The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained. HOUSTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing … Read more

Dryers catch fire: SAFD says the damage has caused around $40,000 at laundromat and neighboring warehouse

At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to show in the 1900 block of Shipman, which is a commercial structure occupied by two businesses. No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Two dryers caught fire and caused significant damage at a laundromat and warehouse Saturday night, according to authorities. At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to … Read more

Pedestrian hit and killed on southwest side of San Antonio, authorities say

Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible. SAN ANTONIO — A pedestrian was hit and killed on the southwest side Tuesday night, San Antonio authorities say.  Emergency responders were dispatched to I-35 and Somerset around 8:40 p.m.  Officials say the crash impacted traffic on the southbound side of I-35 at Palo Alto. Drivers … Read more

Survivors of drunk driving accidents introduce program offering free rides from San Antonio bars

20 bars are participating in the Free Rides Program of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — January 22, 2011 is a day Michael Thornton vividly remembers. “The smell of gasoline all over the highway,” he said. The San Antonio Police Officer nearly lost his life after being hit by a drunk driver. Thirteen years later, the … Read more