A San Antonio native will appear in a major role in a superhero show on Disney Plus, starting next year. Saagar Shaikh graduated from John Marshall High School and UTSA. He announced on Friday he’d been cast in the show Ms. Marvel. Shaikh will play the brother of the main character, played by Iman Vallani. […]
Texas Democrats hold virtual convention this week
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Texas Democratic Party is starting its virtual convention today as a way of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The state party had earlier planned to hold an in-person convention in San Antonio. Among the scheduled speakers are presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Democratic National Convention has been delayed […]
San Antonio Zoo: no animals testing positive
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio Zoo officials say none of their animals are testing positive for the coronavirus. They say they’re getting ready after learning of a tiger in the Bronx Zoo that tested positive. Animal care specialists are keeping an eye out for symptoms in the zoo’s mammals. If an animal tests positive, it will be quarantined. […]
Quarantined cruise ship passengers fly into San Antonio
February 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Some passengers from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship are being taken in at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland. Two flights left Japan on Sunday, one on its way to California and the other headed for San Antonio. Officials with Health and Human Services, the Defense Department, and the Centers for Disease Control announced […]
Castro ‘proud’ of presidential run
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Julian Castro says he’s proud of his presidential run. The former San Antonio mayor pulled the plug last week after struggling for months with single-digit poll numbers. In the early candidate debates, Castro supported decriminalization of illegal border crossings. He failed to qualify for the two most recent debates. Castro hasn’t yet said whether he’ll […]
Patrick critical of Bush’s choice of words in Alamo redesign dispute
December 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is taking issue with Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s choice of words in a dispute over renovations going on at the Alamo. A group called Save the Alamo incorrectly claimed Bush planned to put a statue of Mexican General Santa Anna at the famous Texas shrine. Bush denied the claim, […]
Selena altar in downtown San Antonio for Dia De Los Muertos
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A Selena altar for Day of the Dead is now on display in downtown San Antonio. The altar, called “La Reina” which translates as “The Queen” in honor of the late Queen of Tejano music was unveiled on Sunday at the corner of South Alamo and Market streets. The altar stands ten feet tall, and […]
National take-back day for expired drugs is this weekend
October 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio area residents will have an opportunity to participate in National Take-Back Day this weekend. The event offers a safe way to get rid of expired or unused prescription drugs. A drop-off site will be available at the Balcones Heights Justice Center on Hillcrest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Drug […]
Donald Trump Jr. campaigns in San Antonio
October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Thousands of people showed up yesterday to a “Keep America Great” rally in support of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Donald Trump Junior hosted the event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at 4:30 p.m. Organizers said they had to switch venues because the expected amount of attendees grew from 400 to four-thousand.
Castro debate remark most tweeted
October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Twitter says a remark by presidential candidate Julian Castro was the most-tweeted remark at last night’s debate. The former mayor of San Antonio was arguing against mandatory gun buybacks during the debate. Castro brought up the recent shooting in Texas of a 28-year-old woman who was shot in her own home by a Fort Worth […]
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