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Off-duty cop prevents mass shooting in San Antonio
An off-duty sheriff’s deputy in San Antonio, Texas prevented a mass shooting at a movie theater on Sunday night, according to local reports. Gunfire shattered the calm on Sunday night around 9:30 p.m. at the Mayan Palace Theatre, NBC affiliate WOAI-TV in San Antonio reported. The alleged shooter was 19-year-old…
Rare spider brings Texas highway project to dead stop
The discovery of a rare species of spider has stalled construction on a multi-million dollar highway project in San Antonio, Texas, NBC News reports. “It’s the first time we’ve seen it in 30 years,” said Molly Keck, an entomologist at Texas A&M University. “A lot of people thought this guy…
‘Sleeping Mexican’ proposed mural draws TX protest
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – A proposed mural of a sleeping, sombrero-topped Mexican man has created a cultural minefield in South Texas, where supporters say it’s a tribute to a classic image and opponents say it’s offensive. The image of a man sleeping with his back against a wall, knees…
Lost blind dog reunited with family
In perhaps the most touching story of the Christmas season, a dog born without eyes who went missing a month ago has found his way home thanks to a caring high school teacher and an ad on Craigslist. Belinda Gutierrez of San Antonio, Texas, took the blind cairn terrier mix…
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