Spurs wave former Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice; add David Duke Jr. with two-way contract

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs on Thursday shook up the bottom of their roster by waiving two-way guard Sir’Jabari Rice, an undrafted rookie formerly of the University of Texas. The move was made so the team could sign guard David Duke Jr. to a corresponding two-way contract. Rice, despite starring at Texas, had … Read more

Local musician, Austin Mahone, handing out gifts to families this holiday season

The holiday season is a time for giving and local singer-songwriter, Austin Mahone, is looking to give back to his community. Mahone is a San Antonio-born singer who got his big break as a teen YouTuber-turned-popstar in the 2010s. Over the past 10-plus years, Mahone has put out music hits like, “Dirty Work,” “All I … Read more

Man in critical condition after being shot inside Northeast Side apartment, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A local man was taken to an area hospital after being shot inside a Northeast Side apartment late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Austin Highway, not far from both Terrell Hills and Rittiman Road. According … Read more

Civilian employee charged in $100M fraud scheme makes first court appearance

SAN ANTONIO – A civilian employee accused of stealing $100 million from the U.S. Army made her first court appearance at the federal courthouse on Thursday. Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was charged with five counts of mail fraud, four counts of engaging in a monetary transaction over $10,000 using criminally derived proceeds, and one count … Read more