Update: Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is out of open heart surgery, spokesperson says

Mattress Mack posted on X when he checked in for surgery at Methodist Tuesday morning. On Monday, he was right where he usually is — at Gallery Furniture working. HOUSTON — We have an update on Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s open heart surgery. A spokesperson released a statement at 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday and said McIngvale, 73, … Read more

San Antonio native earns Blue Jacket of the Year honors in Navy

SAN DIEGO — A San Antonio native currently serving in the United States Navy has earned a prestigious award. Logistics Specialist Seaman (LSSN) Christelle V. Abrego, who graduated from Madison High School, earned the Blue Jacket of the Year award for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego. The Blue Jacket is awarded … Read more

A North Texas private university is offering free tuition to qualifying in-state students

Starting in the fall of 2025, first-year students who qualify for Pell Grants will be eligible to receive free tuition from Texas Wesleyan. FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth is now offering free tuition to qualifying students from Texas, school officials announced Tuesday. Starting in the fall of 2025, first-year students … Read more

Spurs’ Stephon Castle rising fast in NBA Rookie of the Year Award race, according to oddsmaker

SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with NBA prop futures and projecting the odds on who will take home the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Award. And San Antonio Spurs‘ Stephon Castle is rising fast in the odds. According to oddsmaker OddsShark, the Spurs rookie has odds of +700, which is good for … Read more

Spurs stats we like | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — With standout performances from Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul, the San Antonio Spurs are making waves in the NBA. Their improved assist statistics and three-point shooting reshape the team’s dynamics, while their defense shows significant growth.  Host Jeff Garcia and guest Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos explore these developments, highlighting players like … Read more