AP: Actor Akili McDowell charged with murder in man’s shooting death in Houston

McDowell, who starred in “David Makes Man,” is accused in a shooting death in July at an apartment complex on North Thorntree Drive near Uvalde. HOUSTON — Actor Akili McDowell, who starred in the television series “David Makes Man” and had roles in “Billions” and “The Astronaut Wives Club,” has been charged with fatally shooting … Read more

Celia Cruz, the ‘Queen of Salsa’ celebrated with a coin from the U.S. Mint

The Afro-Latina is now one of 20 featured trailblazers in the American Women Quarters collection of the United States Mint. DALLAS — Celia Cruz is the “Queen of Salsa.” The Afro-Latina proudly represented her Cuban heritage and brought a new, trademark style to countless stages in her career. Now, she’s being commemorated with her very … Read more

Man accused of setting explosive booby traps inside bathrooms at local businesses causing injuries

Detectives found remains from small, readily available commercial fireworks that are designed to explode when pressure is applied left behind at both scenes. SAN ANTONIO — A Helotes area man is out of jail now after being charged with causing three separate small but explosive attacks. Court documents accuse 46-year-old Paul Moses Alden of booby-trapping … Read more