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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.
Vehicle plunges into river at Landa Park, no injuries reported
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A vehicle veered off the roadway and into the river along Landa Park Drive on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from local police and fire departments. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when the driver, reportedly driving recklessly through Landa Park, lost control of the...
Garbage truck driver hospitalized after vehicle ends up in ravine along Highway 281
SAN ANTONIO — A major rollover accident on the city's north side caused backup and landed a city worker in the hospital, officials said. Emergency crews responded to the accident along U.S. Highway 281 and Wurzbach Parkway near Maltsberger Lane around 2 p.m. Transportation officials said the entrance from Wurzbach onto 281 was briefly closed as crews responded.
Hemisfair calling on artists for new mural to honor 1968 World’s Fair
SAN ANTONIO – Centro San Antonio’s Everywhere Project and Hemisfair want to collaborate with local artists to create a new mural near the Magik Theatre and Yanaguana Garden. The team is seeking a “Trompe l’œil-style” mural design on a ground-level site that pays homage to HemisFair 1968, according...
Teen charged in deadly assault at Grand Hyatt was former South Side HS football player
SAN ANTONIO - A teenager who was arrested in connection with a deadly assault at a Downtown Hotel was a former South Side High School football player. San Antonio Police confirmed that Jeremy James Obregon, 18, was charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly beating of 42-year-old Thomas Darrell Weaver Jr.
San Antonio is the No. 1 aging-friendly city in the US
San Antonio's abundance of aging-friendly homes makes it the No. 1 destination for baby boomers looking to relocate, according to a new report. Why it matters: Nationwide, there's a shortage of homes with features an aging population wants. Only 43% of all multistory homes have both a bedroom and a...
Public Warned to Stay Out of Upper Guadalupe River near Spring Branch
Comal County advises the public to expect debris in the Guadalupe River at Rebecca Creek Road bridge and the FM 311 bridge west of Canyon Lake near Spring Branch. The river was expected to crest at around 12.06 feet by 2 p.m. today, with flow rates of around 8,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the two bridges.
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join the SEC this ...
‘It’s going to stop an intruder’: Calvert ISD changes exterior windows to ensure student, staff safety
CALVERT, Texas (KBTX) - While school districts across the country have vowed to make safety a top priority after more than 1,200 school shootings just within this decade, Calvert ISD is doing so by changing out its windows. This summer Calvert ISD took steps to make its schools safer by...
Donna ISD to Break Ground Tuesday July 30, on First Bond Project: Outdoor Learning Space
Donna – Donna Independent School District (ISD) is slated to celebrate a significant milestone, with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Outdoor Learning Space at M. Rivas Primary Discovery Academy. The event, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, marks the beginning of a series of construction projects funded by the district’s successful $120 million school bond proposal passed in May 2023.
Gold Burger Diner brings retro dining experience to downtown Georgetown
Gold Burger Diner opened to customers in Georgetown in mid July. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Retro burger joint Gold Burger Diner opened at the Georgetown Square in mid-July. What’s on the menu. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including burgers and southern classics like liver and onions and chicken...
Bee-related hospitalizations increase across RGV, expert touches on why
COMBES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grandy Valley cities are reporting a higher influx of people begin sent to the hospital with bee-sting-related ailments. ValleyCentral spoke to a few local experts to see why this is and how you can prevent being attacked. Walter Schumacher, founder of the American Honey Bee Protection Agency says the increase […]
Marlin residents expected to give away more than 400 backpacks full of supplies for local students
MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — "This is just one of giving back to the community and helping the kids as they head back to school,” said President of the Marlin Juneteenth club, Hermetta Paul. As Marlin residents prepare to head back to school in August, local businesses are banding...
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