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Amid Controversies, SeaWorld Endorses Surprising New Direction for Theme Park
A new direction has seemingly been confirmed for SeaWorld San Antonio. For 60 years, SeaWorld has built its name on marine animals, attractions, and entertainment. Established in 1964 with the first park in San Diego, SeaWorld has since expanded to include locations in Orlando, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, with all three parks primarily known for their live shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, and orcas.
San Antonio Empowers Renters with Rights Workshop at Forest Hills Library
Come this Saturday at the Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd., the City of San Antonio, in partnership with the Fair Housing Council of South Texas, is rolling out a renters' rights workshop. The event is part of an initiative linked to the city’s housing plan and comes in the wake of City Council’s approval of a renters' "bill of rights" back in May 2023,
'Way-too-early' mock draft nets the Spurs two mouthwatering top picks
The 2024 NBA Draft is only a month past but people are already looking forward to the stacked 2025 NBA Draft, especially San Antonio Spurs fans. The Spurs can have as many as four first-round picks in next year's draft, including their own, selections from the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and Charlotte Hornets.
Grades: Spurs vs. 76ers – Summer League Game #7
The San Antonio Spurs are no longer undefeated in Las Vegas and got eliminated from summer league championship contention after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 96-80. The Spurs struggled in the first quarter before storming back. Unfortunately, the Sixers dominated in the fourth period to stroll to the victory.
Science & Medicine: Studying stressed out rats to understand PTSD in humans
Exposure to psychological trauma can hasten PTSD and its deleterious effects. David Morilak, PhD, a professor of pharmacology and director of the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience at UT Health San Antonio, studies rats in an effort to understand the characteristics of stressful events that can lead to PTSD in humans.
Newly Elected Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Poised to Revitalize Balcones Heights' Cultural Scene
Johnny Rodriguez, who’s previously done the mayoral dance from 2000 to 2002, has sashayed back into the spotlight. The small city, a dot on the map with just 3,000 residents, has a rich cultural thread running through it notably the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, a summer staple that's both a local tradition and a tourist magnet, according to a recent article by the San Antonio Report.
Fire breaks out at abandoned home near the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO - A fire broke out at an abandoned home near the Pearl on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 1 p.m. According to the San Antonio Fire Department, heavy fire was found upon arrival. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby apartment complexes.
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
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