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11/24/2025

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging had been improperly appointed.
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Comey and James indictments were dismissed after a judge ruled the prosecutor was illegally appointed.

11/24/2025

The Associated Press is now at the center of an unprecedented First Amendment clash with the White House after being barred from Oval Office events and key presidential activities.

See what the AP Editor wrote Monday about the lawsuit to readers.

AP editor warns readers as the press freedom lawsuit escalates, arguing the White House’s actions threaten public access to information.

11/24/2025

Criminal defense attorney Shannon W. Locke officially entered the race this week.

Prosecutors Oscar Salinas and Angelica “Meli”Carrión Powers, along with criminal defense attorney Veronica Legarreta, have also launched campaigns.

The Bexar County DA race 2026 is gaining momentum as Shannon Locke joins a growing Democratic field ahead of the Dec. 8 filing deadline.

11/24/2025

Moses the Black has locked in its U.S. release date, and the cast lineup hits like a festival roster on payday.

Fathom Entertainment, teaming up with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, will roll the film into theaters nationwide on January 30, 2026.

The chicago redemption hip-hop film brings Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, and Quavo together for a modern crime saga with a heavy soundtrack.

11/21/2025

A Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway will take place Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center, Lot 7, Gate G.

Sponsored by Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 4, Tommy Calvert, and organized in partnership with the DSABC Foundation, they will distribute 300 turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis.

A free Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 1–3 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center, offering 300 turkeys to local families

11/21/2025

Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison for illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Michel, 52, chose not to address the court before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued the sentence.

Pras Michel illegal donations case results in a 14-year sentence for funneling foreign money into Obama’s 2012 campaign, prosecutors say.

11/21/2025

The U.S. government on Thursday released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women.

Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash, and they are 17% more likely to be killed in a car crash, than men.

The DOT’s new female crash test dummy aims to improve vehicle safety for women and modernize outdated federal crash testing standards.

11/20/2025

Spurs forward Harrison Barnes turned an ordinary Wednesday grocery run into a memorable moment for San Antonio shoppers after he was spotted paying for groceries at the H-E-B on N. New Braunfels and E. Houston Street.

According to witnesses who shared photos online, Barnes handed out $200 gift cards and personally covered full carts at checkout, offering unexpected relief ahead of the holiday season.
📸: Sonia Cavanaugh

Harrison Barnes H-E-B giveaway surprises San Antonio shoppers as the Spurs forward pays for groceries and hands out $200 gift cards across multiple stores.

11/20/2025

Texas’ law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom has pushed students, parents, and teachers into a statewide clash over faith, legality, and public education.

Despite the legal battles, many districts have already rolled out the posters. Some scrambled to source donated displays, while others, like Frisco ISD, printed thousands at their own expense even though the law only requires schools to hang donated posters.

Texas’ Ten Commandments law is dividing classrooms statewide as teachers, parents, and students clash over faith, legality, and public education requirements.

11/20/2025

: From turkey giveaways to a wellness fall fest, markets, and holiday lights, there’s plenty to do across San Antonio during Thanksgiving Break.

🔗 Check out what’s happening around the city: https://bit.ly/4oK0Wrs

11/20/2025

Online children’s content creator Ms. Rachel is spotlighting the Black-owned business that stepped in when others turned her away.

On Tuesday, the YouTuber, revealed new behind-the-scenes details about filming with Rahaf, a 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza, and how Playstreet Museum Upper West Side became the location that said yes when three other venues refused.

Black-owned business in New York City welcomed Ms. Rachel and Gaza amputee Rahaf after other venues refused, creating a powerful behind-the-scenes moment.

11/20/2025

The federal government finally released the September jobs report after a seven-week delay triggered by the 43-day shutdown. Employers added 119,000 jobs in September, more than double what economists projected.

Nearly all new jobs came from health care, restaurants, hotels, and state and local government. Many of these fields are insulated from economic swings, meaning their growth doesn’t necessarily signal broader economic strength.

September Job Report Shows 119,000 Gains but Hiring Remains Narrow The federal government finally released the September jobs report after a seven-week delay triggered by the 43-day shutdown. With federal data collectors furloughed, markets and policymakers spent more than a month without basic econ...