San Antonio
LeBron comes home with Heat on historic streak
Mar 19, 2013 14:56 EDT
LeBron James is coming back to his home region to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA team he spurned to join the Miami Heat, with his new teammates on a historic win streak.
Heat beat Knicks for 14th win in a row
Mar 03, 2013 16:07 EST
LeBron James scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead defending NBA champion Miami past New York 99-93 on Sunday as the Heat matched its record win streak with a 14th victory in a row.
7 Colombian soldiers killed fighting FARC
Feb 13, 2013 22:51 EST
At least seven soldiers were killed in clashes with suspected FARC guerrillas in southern Colombia, in some of the worst fighting since peace talks resumed between the government and the rebels.
7 Colombian soldiers killed fighting FARC rebels: army
Feb 13, 2013 19:34 EST
At least seven soldiers were killed Wednesday in clashes with suspected FARC guerrillas in southern Colombia, in some of the worst fighting since peace talks resumed between the government and the rebels.
Warriors unveil unique sleeved jersey
Feb 11, 2013 18:50 EST
Disdaining a sleeveless-style jersey for a lightweight shirt, the NBA's Golden State Warriors unveiled on Monday the new alternate jerseys they will wear for three home games this season.
Russian big man Kirilenko out for T-Wolves
Feb 06, 2013 14:18 EST
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko has been sidelined by a strained right quadriceps and was benched for the NBA team's game on Wednesday against San Antonio.
Passion in US lower house immigration debate
Feb 05, 2013 18:51 EST
US lawmakers debated plans on Tuesday to build a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants who remade their lives in America but found themselves at the heart of a fierce debate.
Republican urges measured pace on immigration reform
Feb 05, 2013 14:12 EST
A rising Hispanic-American political star joined experts Tuesday in urging US lawmakers to implement immigration reform, but a top Republican warned against rushing legislation through Congress.
Kobe's passing fancy sparks Lakers over Thunder
Jan 27, 2013 19:14 EST
Kobe Bryant has been making more passes than shots lately and the results have been impressive for the Los Angeles Lakers, who toppled Oklahoma City from the NBA's best record on Sunday.
Durant leads Thunder over injury-hit Clippers
Jan 23, 2013 02:38 EST
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant netted 32 points to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, in a showdown of the teams with the league's best records.
Woeful Cavaliers get help from Grizzlies
Jan 22, 2013 14:42 EST
The Cleveland Cavaliers, with the NBA's second-worst record, received some help from Memphis on Tuesday in a trade deal that will save the Grizzlies some money.
US schoolgirl loses ID locator chip battle
Jan 10, 2013 00:17 EST
A federal judge has dismissed a Texas girl's objection to locator chips in student ID badges at a public high school in a case that raises concerns about the erosion of privacy and civil liberties.
US schoolgirl loses ID locator chip battle
Jan 09, 2013 23:13 EST
A federal judge has dismissed a Texas girl's objection to locator chips in student ID badges at a public high school in a case that raises concerns about the erosion of privacy and civil liberties.
US judge orders schoolgirl to wear locator chip
Jan 09, 2013 22:07 EST
A federal judge has dismissed a Texas girl's objection to locator chips in student ID badges at a public high school in a case that raises concerns about the erosion of privacy and civil liberties.
US judge denies schoolgirl's objection to locator chip in ID
Jan 09, 2013 19:45 EST
A federal judge has dismissed a Texas girl's objection to locator chips in student ID badges at a public high school in a case that raises concerns about the erosion of privacy and civil liberties.
Saudi officer held over alleged Vegas sex attack
Jan 05, 2013 14:47 EST
A Saudi airforce sergeant stationed in the United States was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in a Las Vegas hotel, police said Friday.
Heat grab title in lockout-shortened season
Dec 17, 2012 21:50 EST
In a lockout-shortened season, the 2012 NBA Finals was less a series than a coronation for the Miami Heat.
Never mind the Mayans: US 'preppers' ready for anything
Dec 16, 2012 16:08 EST
The Mayan end of the world is the last thing on Jay Blevins' mind, but if it happens, he and his family are more than ready for it.
At last, Wizards nab first win of season
Nov 28, 2012 22:42 EST
Thirteen proved to be the Washington Wizards' lucky number as they ended a season-opening 0-12 streak of futility with an 84-82 NBA victory over the Portland TrailBlazers.
Eureka Springs Becomes First Arkansas City To Support Gay Marriage
Nov 15, 2012 19:00 EST
Eureka Spring on Monday approved a resolution in favor of gay marriage, making it the first Arkansas city to do so. Eureka Spring on Monday approved a resolution in favor of gay marriage, making it the first Arkansas city to do so. According to the Lovely County Citizen, the resolution passed 4-0-1 with one City Council member voting ?present.? Two long-time residents, Michael Walsh and Lamont Richie, initiated the resolution. ?It has been in the works for a couple of months,? Richie said. ?San Antonio had passed a similar resolution, and we approached Aldermen Lany Ballance and James DeVito, who were happy to sponsor it to the council.? Richie spoke at length on the resolution during the meeting, arguing that ?someone else's religious belief? should not deny him and his partner of 28 years the ?choice to enter into a legal relationship that automatically carries with it such benefits as survivorship rights.? Eureka Springs is the only city in Arkansas to create a Domestic Partnership
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| City of San Antonio | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| — City — | |||
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| Nickname(s): Alamo City, River City | |||
| Location in the state of Texas | |||
| Coordinates: 29°25′N 98°30′W / 29.417°N 98.5°W | |||
| County | Bexar | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Julian Castro[1] | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 412.1 sq mi (1,067.3 km2) | ||
| - Land | 407.6 sq mi (1,055.6 km2) | ||
| - Water | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| - City | 1,351,305 (7th) | ||
| - Density | 2,808.5/sq mi (1,084.4/km2) | ||
| - Metro | 2,031,445 | ||
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) | ||
| Area code(s) | 210(majority), 830(portions) | ||
| Website | www.sanantonio.gov | ||
