Surge in U.S. firearms smuggling fuels Canada’s gun violence crisis

Canadian authorities report a significant rise in U.S. firearm smuggling tied to gun violence. DALLAS — The U.S. and Canada share a 5,500-mile border. While trade and immigration have been longstanding concerns, a new and alarming challenge has emerged: a surge in firearms being smuggled from the U.S. into Canada. Canadian authorities report a significant increase … Read more

San Antonio man in need of kidney, family spreads awareness throughout their neighborhood

Robert Butke was forced to medically retire from the postal service after 26 years. What he dreams of now is travelling to different cities to watch the Spurs play. SAN ANTONIO — Robert Butke’s journey through kidney disease hasn’t be an easy road. His wife Alexandra was a match. After donating her kidney, his body … Read more

Spurs’ Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama team up for NBA All-Star Skills Challenge

The Spurs will be well represented at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama will be teaming up at the 2025 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge, according to a report via Chris B. Haynes. This will be Wemby’s second participation in the event. In 2024, he teamed up … Read more

Passengers evacuated from plane at IAH due to ‘issue on the runway,’ HFD says

HOUSTON — The Houston Fire Department’s Airport Rescue Firefighters were called to George Bush Intercontinental Airport Sunday morning after a departing United Airlines flight called off its takeoff due to an engine issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. According to United Airlines, the pilot of Flight 1382, an Airbus A319 on its way to … Read more