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Spurs' second-round pick signs with Barcelona
Point guard Juan Nunez, the No. overall 36 pick in last month’s draft, has signed a three-year contract with Barcelona, the Spanish team announced today in a press release. Nunez was technically drafted by the Pacers on June 27, but his rights were traded, along with cash, to the Spurs for No. 35 pick Johnny Furphy. San Antonio will continue to hold Nunez’s NBA rights while he plays in Barcelona.
South Texas Blood and Tissue teams up with Big Love for childhood cancer blood drive
SAN ANTONIO - South Texas Blood and Tissue wants to help fight childhood cancer so it is teaming up with Big Love Cancer for a blood drive this weekend. This is the first time South Texas Blood & tissue and Big Love Cancer Care have teamed up. The blood drive...
Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies body found at park on San Antonio’s East Side
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a body found last week at an East Side park. Police were called to Woodard Park on Locke Street Friday, July 19 when human remains were found on the southeast corner of the park’s baseball field.
Local Coaches Preparing For Student Athletes…And Football
SAN ANTONIO – With schools set to start within the next few weeks, The Messenger usually visits with our local school athletic directors and football coaches to see what the upcoming season will look like as the kids return to hit the books and the fields. The coaches all asked we do the interviews next week, as they are attending the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 92nd annual Coaching School and Convention in San Antonio.
Expert issues warning after wildlife encounters increase amid urban expansion: 'Always leave them alone'
In addition to making life more difficult for native animals, urban sprawl can lead to air and water pollution and deforestation. San Antonio's rapid urban expansion is making encounters with wild fauna more frequent in the city, according to one wildlife expert. What's happening?. Animals like deer, bobcats, and raccoons...
SA runner who ran to Uvalde Town Plaza in memory of Robb Elementary victims gives out more scholarships
SAN ANTONIO — We first brought you the story of Paloma Gonzalez in May. The ultra-marathoner from San Antonio ran 71 miles from her home to the Uvalde Town Plaza in memory of those killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary. Gonzalez also ran with a purpose, raising money...
Trinity University announces harp faculty opening
Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a part-time instructor for the fall 2024 semester to teach private studio harp lessons. All part-time faculty in Trinity University’s Music Department are hired on a per-semester basis, with the possibility of continuous renewal pending review by the department chair. To apply, harpists must submit an application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in music, or have an equivalent professional performance record.
Contribute to a 'miracle' and treat yourself to a Dairy Queen Blizzard
SAN ANTONIO — Behold the Dairy Queen Blizzard: a southern fast-food staple and the sweetest way to give children like 9-year-old Drew Perez at Christus Children’s, new hope. For athletes like Drew, challenges come and go. But he recalls one challenge in particular being his toughest one yet.
Duncan versus Kobe reignited by respected ESPN insider taking strong stance
It has been over four and a half years since the devastating passing of Lakers great and NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Hearing the news is a moment that fans across the league will remember forever, as there were few players more polarizing than the Black Mamba. As San Antonio Spurs fans, we had a special relationship with Bryant—an adversarial one. However, that relationship was built on respect, despite our adamance that Tim Duncan was the better competitor.
San Antonio's Malouf International Group Hosts 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway at Urban Air Trampoline Park
San Antonio families are in for a treat this evening, as the Malouf International Group offers a helping hand to the community with its 4th annual backpack giveaway, filled with school essentials for the upcoming academic year. According to KENS 5, the event is set to take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park on Bandera Road, promising to distribute 1,000 backpacks on a first-come-first-serve basis, without any registration required.
'I was proud of him': CPS Energy lineman killed while restoring power honored by family, friends and strangers alike
SAN ANTONIO — A lineman’s death has drawn an outpouring of support from the community. Clayton Kloesel died early Tuesday morning while restoring power in a far west-side neighborhood, on what was a stormy day in San Antonio. The 32-year-old CPS Energy worker from La Vernia was a husband and father of three.
These Texans will be competing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
SAN ANTONIO — The Lone Star State representation will be strong in the City of Light when the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday. Of the roughly 600 athletes competing for Team USA, more than 60 have Texas ties. That means that if Team USA lives up to its...
Narcotics supplier arrested in San Antonio after Gillespie County investigation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 45-year-old man from Fredericksburg was arrested in San Antonio following a narcotics investigation by Gillespie County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS. The arrest occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024, as part of a follow-up investigation stemming from a search warrant executed on July 3,...
Report: Trae Young, Josh Giddey had interest in joining the San Antonio Spurs via trade
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and former Oklahoma City wing Josh Giddey had interest in joining the San Antonio Spurs earlier this offseason via trade, according to recent reports. According to a recent article by Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, both Young and Giddey had spent some time thinking about changing their team to a Texas-based one. Per Fischer, “Trae Young — who had the Spurs on his wishlist of next teams, … if (he) had moved this summer — (and) Josh Giddey … also held an interest in joining San Antonio,” though the former ultimately ended up staying with the...
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