City councilwoman wants owners of dangerous dogs to face stiffer penalties

Marina Alderete Gavito, the City Council representative for District 7, also proposed ways to cut down on San Antonio’s stray dog population. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio’s Animal Control Services (ACS) department saw a boost in funding last year, but a City Council member is looking to keep the momentum going by empowering ACS to … Read more

Court order sends alligator on 1,500 mile road trip from upstate New York to new home at Gator Country in Beaumont

The gator was seized from his owner near Buffalo, NY, in March 2024, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. BEAUMONT, Texas — A “celebrity” from upstate New York arrived at his new Southeast Texas home at Gator Country just west of Beaumont on Wednesday afternoon. “Albert” is a 34-year-old, 750 pound alligator … Read more

Spurs’ Sochan reveals massive back tattoo honoring the women in his life

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Jeremy Sochan recently completed a massive back tattoo, revealing its touching meaning. Inspired by a painting of a woman giving birth, Sochan wanted to honor the women in his life who have supported him, from his mom, grandmothers, and aunts. Sochan spoke with “InkedNBA” about his latest body art … Read more

HOF’er George Karl believes Spurs’ Wembanyama needs veterans surrounding him

The former Spurs guard opines what the Spurs roster needs to help Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — With his rookie campaign over and capped with the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Award honor, San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama will look to get better heading into his sophomore season. However, the team will also look to improve, … Read more