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Ex-NHLer Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada and turned himself in, his lawyer says
Read full article: Ex-NHLer Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada and turned himself in, his lawyer saysFormer NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
Shiffrin beats Slovakian skier Vlhova for emotional win in World Cup night race in Austria
Read full article: Shiffrin beats Slovakian skier Vlhova for emotional win in World Cup night race in AustriaMikaela Shiffrin has celebrated an emotional win in a women’s World Cup night race as the American edged out Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in another gripping duel of their ongoing slalom rivalry.
Alex Collins, former Seahawks and Ravens running back, dies at age 28
Read full article: Alex Collins, former Seahawks and Ravens running back, dies at age 28Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens after a terrific college career at Arkansas, has died.
‘They were soul mates’: Sons mourn loss of parents killed in fatal crash over weekend
Read full article: ‘They were soul mates’: Sons mourn loss of parents killed in fatal crash over weekendA couple in their 60s was headed home after a routine Sunday of church, lunch and the bingo hall when their vehicle was struck as they exited a parking lot, claiming both of their lives.
Report: Billionaire investor, philanthropist George Soros cedes control of empire to a younger son
Read full article: Report: Billionaire investor, philanthropist George Soros cedes control of empire to a younger sonBillionaire investor turned philanthropist George Soros is ceding control of his $25 billion empire to a younger son, Alexander Soros, according to an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal published online Sunday.
Three puppies found in ditch, covered in ticks, during wintry weather, ACS says
Read full article: Three puppies found in ditch, covered in ticks, during wintry weather, ACS saysThree puppies were found in a ditch during the recent wintry weather in San Antonio, cold, wet and covered in ticks, according to San Antonio Animal Care Services.
‘It’s truly just voter intimidation’: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records show
Read full article: ‘It’s truly just voter intimidation’: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records showEmployees at multiple Northside Independent School District campuses have told the KSAT 12 Defenders in recent weeks that administrators relentlessly pressured them to vote on a May bond measure, tracked whether they had cast a ballot and in one instance threatened discipline if they failed to do so.
Recovery center hosting Holiday Survival Class for families touched by substance abuse
Read full article: Recovery center hosting Holiday Survival Class for families touched by substance abuseThe holidays can be stressful, especially for those recovering from substance abuse. That's why a local recovery center is holding a class open to the public, to help families plan healthier and happier holiday gatherings.
Tennessee sued over 'bathroom bill' for public schools
Read full article: Tennessee sued over 'bathroom bill' for public schoolsTennessee is being sued over a law that puts public schools and their districts at risk of legal consequences if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms that do not reflect their gender at birth.
TribCast: The coronavirus vaccine arrives in Texas
Read full article: TribCast: The coronavirus vaccine arrives in TexasHolly Ainsworth, a nursing intern at the University of Texas, administered a COVID-19 vaccine to Nurse Stephanie Vasquez on Dec 15, 2020. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this weeks' podcast, Matthew speaks with Karen, Ross and Alex about the coronavirus vaccine and the Electoral College vote in Texas.
Swamped with voter requests, the Texas secretary of state's office has become a focus of frustration
Read full article: Swamped with voter requests, the Texas secretary of state's office has become a focus of frustrationThe office is set up primarily to mail voters forms they need to fill out and send to their appropriate county election office. But, like other state agencies, the secretary of state's office is hobbled by work restrictions because of the coronavirus. Many of the ballot application requests are being handled from employees' homes, a spokesperson for the agency confirmed. While the state's deadline to request a mail-in ballot application is Oct. 23, the U.S. You can print out your own application, contact your local elections office to receive one or request one from the secretary of state’s office.
Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson
Read full article: Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie JohnsonThe most coveted seat in NASCAR went to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives, who won five championships with Johnson as his engineer, will move from the No. “Every season, Alex gets better. “He earned his way into the 88 car through hard work and dedication and doing the stuff nobody else wanted to do," Johnson said.
TribCast: Texas and the DNC, the fight over police funding and election mailing woes
Read full article: TribCast: Texas and the DNC, the fight over police funding and election mailing woesProtesters march in downtown Austin on July 27, 2020. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex and Ross about Texans' role at the Democratic National Convention, a new front in the local control fight and what concerns about the U.S Postal Service mean for Texas.
TribCast: Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket and the state of college football
Read full article: TribCast: Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket and the state of college footballKamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at Texas Southern University in Houston in 2019. Presidential candidate Joe Biden tapped Harris to be his running mate on the Democratic ticket this week. Credit: Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Alex and Raga about college football this fall and what Kamala Harris means for Texas Democrats in November.
TribCast: Election results and voting problems in the primary runoffs
Read full article: TribCast: Election results and voting problems in the primary runoffsMasks and sanitizer were available for voters at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center in Houston for Tuesday's runoff election. Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks with Evan, Matthew and Alex about the results of the primary runoff elections and implications for November. And the group debriefs on how voting went in the first statewide election during the coronavirus pandemic.
World Champion Snowboarder Alex Pullin Drowns While Spearfishing in Australia
Read full article: World Champion Snowboarder Alex Pullin Drowns While Spearfishing in AustraliaAlex Pullin, a two-time world snowboard champion and Winter Olympian, drowned Wednesday while he was spearfishing in an artificial reef on Australia's Gold Coast. A nearby snorkeler first noticed Pullin's body the morning of the incident and reported it to local authorities. Pullin's accomplishments in the sport include winning gold medals in the cross event at the 2011 La Molina and 2013 Stoneham world championships. "Our deepest condolences are with Alex's family, as well as his teammates and support staff," Snow Australia said. "Alex was a beloved member of the Snow Australia community and he will be dearly missed."
80s star & hometown actors featured in San Antonio-made movie
Read full article: 80s star & hometown actors featured in San Antonio-made movieSAN ANTONIO The style, the angst, the hair... the 80s is alive and well in San Antonio. The new film Teenage Girl: First Wheels might have been set decades in the past, but it proves that the San Antonio of today can match any Hollywood production. With of course, the exception of 80s icon Corey Feldman who is immediately recognizable. Another face you might recognize, KSAT 12 weather man and SA Live host Mike Osterhage, playing a no-nonsense high school principal. Mutt Productions has done a lot to support the Alamo City, if youd like to support the film check out their facebook page to see how you watch.
Karamo Brown on the Importance of 'Noah's Arc' and Reuniting the Cast (Exclusive)
Read full article: Karamo Brown on the Importance of 'Noah's Arc' and Reuniting the Cast (Exclusive)Noahs Arc is back! The groundbreaking Logo TV series about queer Black men is returning 15 years after its premiere for an all-new special episode, Noahs Arc: The Rona Chronicles, and a reunion hosted by Queer Eyes Karamo Brown. The series ran for two seasons from 2005 to 2006 and was followed by the theatrical film Noahs Arc: Jumping the Broom two years later. When ET reached out to LGBTQ stars about the first time they saw themselves represented on screen, Shangela said Noahs Arc. Seeing Black queer characters that were funny, complicated and multilayered people was a complete representation of my friends and I, he said.
'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Fired After Alleged Racist Social Media Post Resurfaced
Read full article: 'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Fired After Alleged Racist Social Media Post ResurfacedSiesta Keystar Alex Kompothecras has been fired from the MTV show after alleged racist comments posted on social media resurfaced. In a statement given to ET on Tuesday, an MTV spokesperson confirmed that they had cut ties with Kompothecras. "Weve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence. He will not be in future seasons of Siesta Key," the spokesperson said. Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni were also fired after racist tweets they posted came to light.
TribCast: How Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality
Read full article: TribCast: How Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutalityDemonstrators in downtown Houston rally for George Floyd on June 1, 2020. Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex, Ross and Miguel about how Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality, and the group does a quick elections check in.
Local business owner sews masks for health care workers, first responders l SA Live l KSAT 12
Read full article: Local business owner sews masks for health care workers, first responders l SA Live l KSAT 12Local business owner sews masks for health care workers, first responders l SA Live l KSAT 12Published: April 3, 2020, 2:00 pmThey're not surgical grade masks, but they do add a little extra protection for health care workers and first responders. Watch the video to learn more about how a local business owner is making them.