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SAN ANTONIO | Families of Texas church shooting victims sue gun retailer

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Family members of victims of a Texas church shooting are suing a sporting goods chain that sold the weapons used in the 2017 massacre. The lawsuit filed in state district court in San Antonio alleges Academy Sports & Outdoors illegally sold the assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazine and ammunition to Devin Kelley. … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | Families of Texas church shooting victims sue gun retailer →

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NEW YORK | Knicks beat Spurs to end 18-game home losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — This Broadway smash even made news on Hollywood’s big night. Hey, when the Knicks win a home game, Spike Lee needs to know. Even if he’s across the country at the Academy Awards, busy getting his own big victory. So when the Knicks snapped their franchise-record losing streak at Madison Square … Continue reading NEW YORK | Knicks beat Spurs to end 18-game home losing streak →

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SAN DIEGO | AAF kicks off without kickoffs, but with SkyJudge

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the fledgling Alliance of American Football held four exhibition games recently in San Antonio, something was missing. Kickoffs. “We were all looking around saying, ‘Does anyone miss kickoffs?’ The answer was, no, we did not miss them,” said Mike Pereira, the NFL’s former vice president of officiating who is a … Continue reading SAN DIEGO | AAF kicks off without kickoffs, but with SkyJudge →

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Stellar Sales and Clear Comfort Partner to Deliver the Best Water Quality to Southwest Pool and Spa Businesses

  BOULDER, COLO./ JANUARY 22, 2019 (STL.News) Stellar Sales and Clear Comfort announced a partnership to expand the availability of Clear Comfort’s market-leading AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) systems. Stellar Sales will now be the manufacturer’s representative of Clear Comfort residential pool and spa systems. With this partnership, Clear Comfort is expanding its ability to serve … Continue reading Stellar Sales and Clear Comfort Partner to Deliver the Best Water Quality to Southwest Pool and Spa Businesses →

Entertainment

DALLAS | Timberlake pops in on patients at Texas children’s hospital

DALLAS—Jan 19, 2019— Justin Timberlake pulled some sunshine from his pocket for the patients at a Texas children’s hospital. Timberlake took a break from his “Man of the Woods” tour to pop in and pose for pictures with the young patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. A video of the kids was widely … Continue reading DALLAS | Timberlake pops in on patients at Texas children’s hospital →

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Texas News: Texas man, Roland Herrera indicted for having one kilogram of fentanyl, three kilograms of heroin and three kilograms of cocaine

Texas – A Texas man was indicted for having one kilogram of fentanyl, three kilograms of heroin and three kilograms of cocaine. Roland Herrera, 52, of San Antonio, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine and one count of interstate travel in aid of racketeering. Herrera was … Continue reading Texas News: Texas man, Roland Herrera indicted for having one kilogram of fentanyl, three kilograms of heroin and three kilograms of cocaine →

Sports

SAN ANTONIO | Minshew leads Washington State past Iowa State, 28-26.

SAN ANTONIO — Gardner Minshew II threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and Washington State stopped Iowa State on a late two-point conversion in a 28-26 victory in the Alamo Bowl on Friday night. Minshew passed for 299 yards to help Washington State (11-2) set a school record for wins in a … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | Minshew leads Washington State past Iowa State, 28-26. →

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SAN ANTONIO | DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Nuggets 111-103

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan had 30 points, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 111-103 on Wednesday night. Bryn Forbes added 15 points for the resurgent Spurs (19-16), who have won eight of 10 to move within two percentage points of first-place Houston in the Southwest Division. Juancho … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Nuggets 111-103 →

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MEXICO CITY | Popular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoil

MEXICO CITY— Mexican fans have waited a lifetime for the opportunity to watch their favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, in their homeland. But hardly anyone envisioned that they’d get to see the current version of the team that will face the Orlando Magic on Thursday night amid reports of turmoil in the locker room under … Continue reading MEXICO CITY | Popular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoil →

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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 dead in vintage World War II fighter crash after flyover

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A privately-owned vintage World War II Mustang fighter airplane that had participated in a flyover for a museum event crashed into the parking lot of a Texas apartment complex Saturday, killing the pilot and a passenger, authorities said. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Orlando Moreno confirmed the two people on board … Continue reading FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 dead in vintage World War II fighter crash after flyover →

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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 dead in Texas crash of vintage World War II fighter plane

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas— Two people were killed when a vintage World War II fighter plane crashed into the parking lot of an apartment complex in Fredericksburg, Texas Saturday, a state police spokesman said. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Orlando Moreno said the two people were on board the plane. He did not identify the dead. … Continue reading FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 dead in Texas crash of vintage World War II fighter plane →

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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 killed in Texas crash of vintage World War II fighter

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A vintage World War II fighter plane has crashed into the parking lot of an apartment complex in Fredericksburg, Texas, killing the two people on board. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford says the aircraft was destroyed and several automobiles damaged. Texas Department of Public Transportation Sgt. Orlando Moreno confirmed the two … Continue reading FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | 2 killed in Texas crash of vintage World War II fighter →

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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | Vintage World War II plane crashes near Texas apartments

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The FAA says a vintage World War II fighter plane with two people aboard has crashed into the parking lot of an apartment complex in Fredericksburg, Texas. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford says the aircraft was destroyed and several automobiles damaged. He did not say what happened to the two people … Continue reading FREDERICKSBURG, Texas | Vintage World War II plane crashes near Texas apartments →

Politics

AUSTIN, Texas | Julian Castro meets with supporters about potential 2020 run

AUSTIN, Texas — Democrat Julian Castro is meeting with potential supporters about running for president in 2020. The former housing secretary under President Barack Obama said last month that he would “likely” make a bid for the White House. The 44-year-old Castro continued moving in that direction this week by gathering potential donors in his … Continue reading AUSTIN, Texas | Julian Castro meets with supporters about potential 2020 run →

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MIAMI | Wade misses Heat-Spurs game for personal reasons

MIAMI— Dwyane Wade missed Miami’s game against San Antonio on Wednesday night for personal reasons. It’s the first game Wade has missed this season, his 16th and final in the NBA. He’s averaging 14.3 points on 45 percent shooting in nine games, all of them as a reserve. The Heat were also without starting point … Continue reading MIAMI | Wade misses Heat-Spurs game for personal reasons →

Politics

SAN ANTONIO | He bashes Trump in Texas, but GOP is desperate to keep him

SAN ANTONIO — Few Republicans in Congress have publicly criticized President Donald Trump like Will Hurd of Texas, who didn’t vote for him 2016 and won’t say if he will in 2020. But next week on Election Day, Hurd could end up helping save him. One of just three black Republicans in Congress, Hurd drew … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | He bashes Trump in Texas, but GOP is desperate to keep him →

Real Estate News

Top 10 Real Estate Teams / Agents with Most Recent Sales in San Antonio, Texas Area

Featuring the Top 10 Real Estate Teams / Agents with Most Recent Sales in San Antonio, Texas Area San Antonio, TX – San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage.  The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico.  … Continue reading Top 10 Real Estate Teams / Agents with Most Recent Sales in San Antonio, Texas Area →

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Texas News: Texas couple who had thousands of online sales of fentanyl and other drugs pleaded guilty to drug crimes

Texas – A Texas couple who had thousands of online sales of fentanyl and other drugs pleaded guilty to drug crimes. Matthew and Holly Roberts pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and other crimes. They are scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 7, 2019. The Roberts are both 35 and from San Antonio. … Continue reading Texas News: Texas couple who had thousands of online sales of fentanyl and other drugs pleaded guilty to drug crimes →

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MINNEAPOLIS | Butler to join Wolves in opener at Spurs, despite asking out

MINNEAPOLIS — Just like last season, Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves traveled to San Antonio for their opener. After all the disruption caused by Butler’s trade request that became public a week before training camp began, no deal has been made. So the four-time All-Star will be on the court facing off against the … Continue reading MINNEAPOLIS | Butler to join Wolves in opener at Spurs, despite asking out →

Politics

SAN ANTONIO | O’Rourke’s improbable Senate run still needs Latinos to win

SAN ANTONIO — Beto O’Rourke’s improbable U.S. Senate campaign has challenged expectations of what was thought possible by a Democrat in Texas. But with just weeks before Election Day doubts remain over whether he can pull off another crucial feat: getting a surge of Latinos to the polls. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is aiming to … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | O’Rourke’s improbable Senate run still needs Latinos to win →

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U.S. Marshals News: Foreign Fugitive, Thomas Patrick Waggoner, Taken Into Custody

SAN ANTONIO, TX – After 5 years on the run, Thomas Patrick Waggoner was finally taken into custody Thursday by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF). In June 2011, Waggoner, 65, was formally indicted by a grand jury in Kerr County District Court for allegedly committing 58 counts of Possession of … Continue reading U.S. Marshals News: Foreign Fugitive, Thomas Patrick Waggoner, Taken Into Custody →

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SAN ANTONIO | Ginobili content with retirement after 16 seasons with Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili walked into the San Antonio Spurs practice facility and saw the intense efforts of his young teammates in preseason workouts. Ginobili had put himself through those same workouts for 16 seasons. But this August morning, the 41-year-old realized he couldn’t. For a player who has literally thrown himself into his … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO | Ginobili content with retirement after 16 seasons with Spurs →

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NEW YORK | Las Vegas wins WNBA draft lottery for third straight year

NEW YORK  — The Las Vegas Aces will pick first in the WNBA draft for a third straight year. Las Vegas won the draft lottery Tuesday night after barely missing the playoffs this past season. The Aces had the second-best chance (27.6 percent) to secure the top choice after finishing with the second-worst combined record … Continue reading NEW YORK | Las Vegas wins WNBA draft lottery for third straight year →

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SAN ANTONIO |Bob Bass, former GM in San Antonio and Charlotte, dead at 89

SAN ANTONIO— Bob Bass, the former San Antonio and Charlotte general manager who was an integral part of the front office for most of the Spurs’ first 20 years in South Texas, has died. He was 89. Bass’ death was confirmed by the club Saturday in a statement from coach Gregg Popovich. The San Antonio … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO |Bob Bass, former GM in San Antonio and Charlotte, dead at 89 →

Real Estate News

New Report Reveals Gaps and Opportunities in CRE Technology

BOSTON/ August 07, 2018 (STL.News) Building Engines, the Commercial Real Estate industry’s innovation leader for property management solutions, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced the findings of a study on technology trends in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry on June 24 at the organization’s annual conference, held at the Henry … Continue reading New Report Reveals Gaps and Opportunities in CRE Technology →

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LEON VALLEY, Texas | Police: Stolen shark back at aquarium; 1 charged

LEON VALLEY, Texas — A shark snatched from the San Antonio Aquarium and wheeled out in a baby stroller is back in its petting tank, and investigators say they’ve arrested someone who has confessed to the deed. Surveillance video had shown two men and a woman sneaking the 2-to-3-foot-long gray horn shark from the aquarium … Continue reading LEON VALLEY, Texas | Police: Stolen shark back at aquarium; 1 charged →

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SAN ANTONIO  | With Leonard gone, a new look for Popovich and the Spurs

SAN ANTONIO  — The most tumultuous offseason in Gregg Popovich’s two decades with the Spurs ended with the trade of star Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. And Popovich says he is fine with that. The Spurs traded Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a conditional 2019 first-round pick … Continue reading SAN ANTONIO  | With Leonard gone, a new look for Popovich and the Spurs →

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AP sources: Leonard going to Raptors, DeRozan going to Spurs

Two people familiar with the situation say San Antonio and Toronto have reached an agreement in principle on a trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors and DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs. One of the people says the Spurs also are sending Danny Green to the Raptors as part of the deal. Both … Continue reading AP sources: Leonard going to Raptors, DeRozan going to Spurs →

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas | Texas executes man for 2004 slaying of store owner

HUNTSVILLE, Texas  — A Texas prisoner was executed Tuesday evening for the fatal shooting of a San Antonio convenience store owner after courts turned down appeals that the state parole board improperly rejected the inmate’s clemency request because he’s black. Christopher Young, 34, never denied the slaying, which was recorded on a store surveillance camera, … Continue reading HUNTSVILLE, Texas | Texas executes man for 2004 slaying of store owner →

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NAACP News: Governor of Puerto Rico to Address NAACP at 109th Annual Convention

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The NAACP, the country’s oldest and largest national civil rights organization, announces that Governor Ricardo Rosselló of Puerto Rico will attend the organization’s 109th Annual Convention and deliver remarks to NAACP Convention delegates in San Antonio, Texas. Led by NAACP President Derrick Johnson, the Convention will also include continuing legal education … Continue reading NAACP News: Governor of Puerto Rico to Address NAACP at 109th Annual Convention →