Spurs’ Mamukelashvili’s friend Flavor Flav crashes his postgame interview; Harrison Barnes named the NBA Community Assist Award winner

“My man is on fire,” shouted Flavor Flav following Mamu’s career night against the Knicks. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Sandro Mamukelashvili had a career-high scoring night versus the Knicks with 34 points. That offensive outburst was the most scored points in less than 20 minutes of action in NBA history. Mamu and his … Read more

‘It’s sad but it’s beautiful’: Venezuelan family bids farewell to son through first-ever livestream funeral service in Eagle Pass

Gustavo Garcia Olivares’s drowning highlights the dangers migrants face, while prompting a historic virtual funeral for a family unable to afford repatriation. SAN ANTONIO — The death of a young man who drowned in the Rio Grande is gaining national attention. 24-year-old Gustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares left his home country of Venezuela with a dream … Read more

San Antonio fugitive captured in Mexico charged in three separate cases including murder & kidnapping

24-year-old Jon Michael Rubio was taken into custody on March 14 by Mexican authorities in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. SAN ANTONIO — The U.S. Marshals arrested a fugitive wanted in connection to three separate cases, including the murder of a 77-year-old man in 2019. 24-year-old Jon Michael Rubio was taken into custody on March 14 … Read more

Commissioner says trip to Israel would be an economic opportunity for Bexar County

The Commissioner’s Office said a consultant in Israel and the delegation decided that given recent developments, it was best to delay the trade mission to June. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County Commissioner’s trip to Israel this week has been postponed for later this year. Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody was supposed to head to … Read more

Bexar County firefighters battle blazes with specialized strike teams amid dry conditions

Bexar County ESD has two Strike teams, which consist of more than two dozen firefighters, nine fire engines and one mission. SAN ANTONIO — The moment wildfires spark, Bexar County’s specialized force of firefighters is ready to respond.   Over the past couple weeks, these crews have been challenged when fighting fires amid gusty winds … Read more

Ditch the dating apps! | ‘Pitch-A-Friend’ brings a fresh take on dating to San Antonio

Pitch-A-Friend is a live matchmaking event that offers singles a refreshing alternative to dating apps. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio singles are getting a new way to meet potential matches and it doesn’t involve dating apps. Pitch-A-Friend, a viral matchmaking event where friends take the mic to hype up their single besties, has officially arrived … Read more