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Mixtli makes history; Pop suffers stroke topped the week's headlines in San Antonio

Husband charged in Simpson case; UTSA in mourning among this week’s top non-election headlines.

S.A. hotel’s Michelin award and high school football coaches’ salaries topped this week’s headlines.

Stinging bearded fireworms on Texas shores, Jeep ducking and more of this week’s top news

Trump shooter sports local brand, Frost & Sullivan workers’ missing pay top news

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro on Friday honored the legacy of the legendary Johnny Canales, the host of a popular music show who died Thursday. In a speech before the U.S. House of Representatives, Castro spoke about Canales and his effect on the Tejano music industry, helping to launch the careers of many stars, like Selena. “Johnny was a champion for civil rights, an advocate for veterans, and a musician in his own right,” Castro said. “But he was best known as the host of the ’Johnny Canales Sho…

School’s out and you were too busy with the family hitting the pool or traveling to the beach to keep up with the week’s news. We’ve got you covered. 1. JCB breaks ground on $500M San Antonio manufacturing plant With pyrotechnics, backhoes standing on their booms and golden shovels, U.K.-based heavy machinery maker JCB broke ground Tuesday for the South Side plant it said will represent the biggest single investment in the company’s history. Click to read more about the plans for the 400-acre s…

Blink, and you might miss ’em. But for one glorious second, maybe two, Spurs fans can catch a glimpse of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili in the new NBA Finals commercial, “The Toast.” The nearly two-minute-long commercial, which began airing this past weekend, has drawn social media attention for its star-studded cast, both on the court and off. It features former Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade and Queen Latifah co-hosting an NBA Finals gathering. Guests include actor Ken Jeong, talk show…

If you had a hard time keeping up with last week’s news, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top stories that captured readers’ interest. 1. Historians battling how to tell Texas’ story The juiciest divorce in Texas is between historians, the traditionalists vs. those who want to tell a fuller Texas story. Click to read more about the dispute over Texas history. 2. Mike Sutter’s Top 25 Restaurants in San Antonio for 2024 This year’s refreshed playlist of San Antonio’s dynamic culi…

Schertz police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman late Friday in northeast Bexar County. Police were called to the 11600 block of Voges Pass for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a woman with fatal injuries from multiple gunshot wounds. The woman has not been identified. According to a news release from the Schertz Police Department, a man is being detained as investigators try to determine if the incident was self-defense or a homicide. The Texas Rangers are…