Billy Wagner breaks through after decade-long wait for baseball’s highest honor

Wagner was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1993. He says he has been working on his Cooperstown speech for 54 years. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Longtime Astros relief pitcher Billy Wagner joins a prestigious Hall of Fame class in Cooperstown Sunday. Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League … Read more

East Texas wheelchair athlete to compete in USA Paralympic track and field competition

WASKOM, Texas — Sixteen-year-old Ryan Davis has always been a dedicated athlete.   As a child, he enjoyed playing T-ball and made the all-star team. At 6 years old, an automobile wreck changed the Waskom native’s life forever, resulting in a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down.   But instead … Read more

‘Somebody knows something’: 5 years after her sister was murdered in San Antonio, one woman refuses to give up hope

Pam Smotherman was killed at the E-Z Mart in Garden Ridge on July 29, 2020. Her sister, Harriett Mendez, now feels there’s renewed hope for justice. SAN ANTONIO — July 29, 2020, is a date Harriett Mendez will never forget. It’s the night her sister, Pam Smotherman, was murdered while working the overnight shift at … Read more

Local volunteers bring hope to flood-hit areas with crucial cleaning supplies

On Saturday, volunteers in collaboration with Convoy of Hope helped create essential kits which will be delivered to areas in Texas recovering from floods. SAN ANTONIO — In the wake of destruction, hope is showing up in the form of volunteers. From clearing debris to handing out supplies, everyday people are making a big difference.  … Read more

How Gruene Hall, the oldest operating dance hall in Texas, changed country music forever | Remember the Alamo City

Gruene Hall has a rich history of hosting some of the most recognizable country music stars in the industry. And it all started with a bathroom break. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — “Remember the Alamo City” has covered some of the most historic and iconic places in San Antonio. But local history doesn’t just lie close to … Read more