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Dewhurst on Cruz: ‘He ain’t met a fighter before like me’

blog.mysanantonio.com — The band played Can't Buy Me Love and the lobby was well-represented at Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign event at Scholz Garten on Wednesday evening. Dewhurst mingled and gave an upbeat speech, thanking the crowd for coming ("It's amazing what beer will do") and touting his record and his desire to send President Obama back to Chicago.
Brad Watson Reporter, WFAA Dallas @watsonwfaa
RT @pfikac: More Dewhurst tough talk http://t.co/RRE1OoQp, http://t.co/vrh42qWF
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
More Dewhurst tough talk http://t.co/RRE1OoQp, http://t.co/vrh42qWF

Godzilla vs. Cthulhu art by Paul Hanley is all kinds of glorious

blog.mysanantonio.com — When it comes to exceptional art of a beloved kaiju fighting a beloved Old One, we all win. That is until said rumble actually occurs, at which point we all lose in a glorious blaze of Armageddon. Austin area artist Paul Hanley crafted this work of cataclysmic awesome for the 100th issue of G-Fan magazine.
Rene A. Guzman Pop Culture and Consumer Writer, San Antonio Express-News @reneguz
You must behold this gorgeous #Godzilla vs #Cthulhu art by @PaulJamesHanley. The Old Ones & Minilla command it. http://t.co/RvSnMYyW

Women's quest for jerks tied to hormones

mysanantonio.com — Previous research has found that estrogen has the power to increase women's desire for bad boys during ovulation, said Kristina Durante, assistant professor of marketing at UTSA. [...] Durante, the lead author of the study, &acirc;Ovulation Leads Women to Perceive Sexy Cads as Good Dads,&acirc; has some bad news for nice guys everywhere.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Women's quest for jerks tied to hormones - http://t.co/YjRapAY1 via @mySA

Two NEISD schools to open late

mysanantonio.com — Two new North East Independent School District elementary schools will not open as planned in August, causing roughly 1,200 students to start the school year at different campuses. &acirc;We've had numerous subcontractors that have walked off the project,&acirc; said Jeffrey Stone, president and CEO of general contractor Summit Builders.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Two NEISD schools to open late - http://t.co/ICC9IGQU via @mySA

Frank at Harvard: 'Stay out of trouble'

mysanantonio.com — (AP) &acirc; Veteran U.S. Rep. Barney Frank offered a mix of life advice and political opinion to Harvard University graduates Wednesday, light-heartedly counseling budding politicians to "stay out of trouble" if elected to office and "obey every law that you have voted for."
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @CraryAP: Barney Frank's advice to #Harvard grads: "Stay out of of trouble" if elected to office: http://t.co/efxsYtjw #LGBT #Congress
David Crary National Social Issues Reporter, Associated Press @CraryAP
Barney Frank's advice to #Harvard grads: "Stay out of of trouble" if elected to office: http://t.co/lTNd0d2V #LGBT #Congress

More bad news for Mexican politician taking heat in S.A.

mysanantonio.com — Mexico's opposition party, poised to take the presidency this summer, is taking steps to expel a former governor and presidential candidate who faces legal trouble in Texas. The Institutional Revolutionary Party, known by its initials PRI, announced today its National Commission for Justice is considering expelling Tomas Yarrington Ruvalcaba, accused by U.S.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
MX politician accused in TX court docs of taking millions from cartels may be expelled. He responds on Twitter. http://t.co/FY9kvv9S #mySA
Jason Buch Immigration and Border Affairs Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jlbuch
More bad news for Mexican politician taking heat in S.A. http://t.co/IQrnc0mh

Women's quest for jerks tied to hormones

mysanantonio.com — Previous research has found that estrogen has the power to increase women's desire for bad boys during ovulation, said Kristina Durante, assistant professor of marketing at UTSA. [...] Durante, the lead author of the study, &acirc;Ovulation Leads Women to Perceive Sexy Cads as Good Dads,&acirc; has some bad news for nice guys everywhere.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Women's quest for jerks tied to hormones: Women's quest for jerks tied to hormones San Antonio Express-News ... http://t.co/0nt5kKtf

Old Edgewood school to be reborn as leadership center

mysanantonio.com — Edgewood Superintendent Jos&Atilde;&copy; A. Cervantes called the location on C&Atilde;&copy;sar E. Ch&Atilde;&iexcl;vez Boulevard a prime place for a Scouting center, a &acirc;safe space&acirc; for girls, Scout leaders and families. Open year-round and after school, the center will serve as a base of operations for almost 5,000 Girl Scouts and 1,000 adult volunteers on the West Side but is expected to become a gathering point for girls in 10 school districts.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Old Edgewood school to be reborn as leadership center: Old Edgewood school to be reborn as leadership center ... http://t.co/S1ffAlWB

Race to the Top money now available; educators cautious

mysanantonio.com — While a wave of states that applied for the federal money are now adopting common curriculum and testing standards, called &acirc;Common Core State Standards,&acirc; Utrup said it wasn't a requirement for funding. No one expected a state governor to forbid its education department to apply for Race to the Top funds,&acirc; said state Rep.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Race to the Top money now available; educators cautious: Race to the Top money now available; educators cautious... http://t.co/1FUQZHt9

Good news, bad news day for running backs

blog.mysanantonio.com — IRVING - Running back Felix Jones won't hit the field until training camp in late July after undergoing offseason surgery on his right shoulder, coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday. "He's done a really good job within the parameters that our medical staff has given him," Garrett said. "He looks in good shape.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Good news, bad news day for @DallasCowboys running backs http://t.co/vhITjVMs @mySA

Cowboys corner's request for a trade falls on deaf ears

mysanantonio.com — IRVING &acirc; Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday the team has no plans to trade disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins. The fifth-year pro was absent from the first two days of organized team activities after requesting a trade following major moves by the Cowboys to upgrade their secondary.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Cowboys corner's request for a trade falls on deaf ears - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/WYAGoKwM via @mySA

McCombs remains committed to F1 track

mysanantonio.com — McCombs said &acirc;without question&acirc; he wants to continue his ownership stake in the $300 million facility that will host the 2012 U.S. Grand Prix, a Formula One race scheduled for Nov. 18. Meeting with reporters Wednesday afternoon, McCombs brushed off reports in the Austin American-Statesman that under a buy-sell arrangement, he was faced with purchasing shares of Full Throttle or else McCombs' shares would be considered sold.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
McCombs remains committed to F1 track - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/JqG8N6xK via @mySA

Vote early in primary; don't wait

mysanantonio.com — While the outcome for the parties' presidential nominations may be a foregone conclusion, dozens of other races are on the primary ballots &acirc; and a single vote could make a difference. By this time in an election cycle, 13,000 to 18,000 ballots usually have been mailed in. [...]
Bruce Davidson Editorial Page Editor, San Antonio Express-News @BDinSA
Vote early in primary; don't wait - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/2B6PNBVn via @mySA

Two NEISD schools to open late

mysanantonio.com — Two new North East Independent School District elementary schools will not open as planned in August, causing roughly 1,200 students to start the school year at different campuses. &acirc;We've had numerous subcontractors that have walked off the project,&acirc; said Jeffrey Stone, president and CEO of general contractor Summit Builders.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Two NEISD schools to open late: Two NEISD schools to open late San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San ... http://t.co/ML2rlQzI

Hawaii teachers approve union contract

mysanantonio.com — HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii's teachers union has approved a new contract that members overwhelmingly rejected earlier this year. Hawaii State Teachers Association President Wil Okabe told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the contract was ratified with two-thirds of the vote. Rejection of the contract would have authorized union leaders to call for a strike.
Oskar Garcia News Editor, Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, Associated Press @oskargarcia
Hawaii's teachers approve new union contract with 2/3 of vote. But not clear if governor will go along. AP/@JenHapa: http://t.co/jXokYP60

Closed Edgewood school to become Girl Scout center

mysanantonio.com — A staff of seven will run the center, which will house girl-leadership programs and initiatives, including Gamma Sigma Girls and Gamma Sigma Pearls, the sorority-like leadership programs that inducted more than 100 teen girls Wednesday at Edgewood's Toltech T-STEM Academy.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Closed Edgewood school to become Girl Scout center: Closed Edgewood school to become Girl Scout center San An... http://t.co/aQ88mwlI

Senator urges funding to be restored to prevent child abuse

mysanantonio.com — According to Uresti, legislators in the last session slashed the budget for abuse and neglect prevention by 13, and funding for prevention programs now makes up 12 percent of the state's Department of Family and Protective Services' budget. Bianchi-Peters said her granddaughter talked to her about the abuse, and her outcry is what ultimately led to the Ochoa brothers' arrests.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
from this morning's news conference: Senator urges funding to be restored to prevent child abuse http://t.co/68vyZ6jR #mysa

Small-market WCF matchup appeals to Pop

blog.mysanantonio.com — The upcoming Western Conference Finals will feature teams from two of the NBA's seven smallest markets. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich coundn't be any happier than the upcoming series between the Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. And it's important to Popovich not just because his protege, Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti, has directed his team to the WCF for the second straight season.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Small-market WCF matchup appeals to Pop http://t.co/CI4eFHMk #SpursNation @mySA

TP’s Les Bleus start Olympic play against Team USA on July 29

blog.mysanantonio.com — Tony Parker and Boris Diaw's French National Team will waste little time in their first test with Olympic play begins at the Summer Olympics in London. The French "Les Bleus" team will meet Team USA in the first game for either team. It will be played at 8:30 a.m.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
TP’s Les Bleus start Olympic play against Team USA on July 29 http://t.co/CJvU37CP #SpursNation @mySA

TD only Spur to receive votes for NBA All-Defensive team

blog.mysanantonio.com — Earlier this season, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich bemoaned his team being the worst defensive squad he had ever directed. That might have been a little bit of an understatement, but Popovich's peers apparently don't have quite the respect for the Spurs as a defensive juggernaut as they did in the early parts of the team's dynasty.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
TD only Spur to receive votes for NBA All-Defensive team http://t.co/ATfcEIWX #SpursNation @mySA

DA's office to focus on insurance fraud with new position

mysanantonio.com — Bexar County is now the third metropolitan area in Texas with a Texas Department of Insurance-funded prosecutor solely devoted to &acirc;rooting out and convicting individuals committing insurance fraud,&acirc; District Attorney Susan Reed announced Wednesday during a press conference with insurance industry representatives.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
New prosecutor position in Bexar County to focus solely on insurance fraud cases. http://t.co/qkfK371L #mySA

UT regents, in wake of firing rumors, to discuss personnel

mysanantonio.com — In the wake of persistent but emphatically-denied rumors about the job security of the president of its flagship campus, the University of Texas System Regents have called a special meeting via teleconference Thursday morning, in part to discuss personnel matters, according to the agenda.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
UT regents, in wake of firing rumors, to discuss personnel: UT regents, in wake of firing rumors, to discuss per... http://t.co/Sn7UzQmo

Three dead after stabbing, shooting

mysanantonio.com — A 38-year-old homeless man was found just after midnight in a pool of blood on a sidewalk off Vance Jackson Road near Loop 410, a police report states. A witness told officers that the victim got into a fight with another homeless man, who had left open the door to a box the men used for storing clothing and blankets.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
from @aley_EN: three dead in two separate incidents early Wednesday http://t.co/lkhn3C6Y #mysa

Night Lights: Center's opening exhibit a tribute to Sahm

mysanantonio.com — Culture center's opening exhibit a tribute to Sahm The South Texas Popular Culture Center opens this weekend. [...] fans of hard rock/heavy metal have a marathon show in the offing. A former tattoo parlor at 1017 E.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
Night Lights: Center's opening exhibit a tribute to Sahm - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/pGgCpYA5 via @mySA

At Kerrville it's 41 years and counting

mysanantonio.com — The Kerrville Folk Festival years ago earned venerable status. Today, the acclaimed gathering of the singer/songwriter tribe, opens its 41st season with a near-patented eclectic mixture of bands and solo artists, newcomers and Kerrville veterans.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
At Kerrville it's 41 years and counting - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/m3dKDbj9 via @mySA

Christus Santa Rosa to lay off 400

mysanantonio.com — The layoffs stem from the consolidation of the hospital system's City Centre at 333 N. Santa Rosa St. downtown into its existing Children's Hospital to form a planned stand-alone children's hospital. [...] under Christus Santa Rosa policies, City Centre associates who are transfer-eligible will be able to apply on a competitive basis for vacant positions in the Christus Santa Rosa system, according to the letter.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
Christus Santa Rosa to lay off 400 - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/pidrWeRq via @mySA

Night After Night, May 24, 2012

mysanantonio.com — The Chicago/Kansas City duo of Victor (guitarist/vocalist Jeff Freling) and Penny (ukulele player/vocalist Erin McGrane), return to S.A. with classic and obscure songs from the '20s and '30s leavened with originals that would have been right at home in the '20s and '30s. Bob Dylan's Birthday Bash at Blue Star Brewing Co.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
Night After Night, May 24, 2012 - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/okp0PeZY via @mySA

Ferry in mix for vacant Portland GM job

LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Ferry in mix for vacant Portland GM job http://t.co/rkbrJmsw #SpursNation @mySA

Fact Check: Cruz TV Ad, “Fighter”

blog.mysanantonio.com — The ad: Portrays Cruz as a "proven fighter for liberty" who was inspired by his father's fight against and flight from an oppressive regime in Cuba. Says he "fought the United Nations defending Texas' right to execute an illegal alien for murdering two teen-age girls. On cable and broadcast statewide, says the Cruz camp.
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
Fact Check, Cruz the Fighter http://t.co/nDikQmk7, http://t.co/3gSmkHdc

Fact Check: Leppert ad, “Choice”

blog.mysanantonio.com — The ad: Touts former Dallas mayor Tom Leppert as "the only conservative businessman in the race" and one who knows how to cut spending, balance the budget and create jobs. Portrays the other top contenders for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate - Lt. Gov.
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
Fact Check, Leppert's animated suits http://t.co/wHvJuLCh, http://t.co/lMjy7eLW

It's time to bust a few diet myths

mysanantonio.com — Because there's nothing worse than the fear of food &acirc; except maybe the fear of good food &acirc; let's shed light on a few of the more frightening myths around: Gluten is a protein found in nutritious wheat, rye and barley, is in bread, pasta, cereals and other baked goods, but also in less obvious foods including many soups, soy sauces, salad dressings and deli meats.
Claudia Zapata Health Columnist, San Antonio Express-News @ClaudiaZapata
Gluten-free for all, sugary carrots, & late nite noshing. I'm busting a few #diet myths in my latest column: http://t.co/wFEZ7nyH via @mySA

State releases plan to rectify low-cost apartment disparity

mysanantonio.com — In response to a federal court ruling that found Texas pushes low-cost subsidized apartments away from affluent white neighborhoods and into poor minority areas, the state's housing agency has unveiled a plan to correct the disparity.
Karisa King Investigative Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @karisaking
State releases plan to rectify low-cost apartment disparity - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/sV8x2yX2 via @mySA

Jones worried about Super Bowl window closing

blog.mysanantonio.com — IRVING - The window of opportunity for the Tony Romo era Cowboys to win a Super Bowl is closing, Jerry Jones told the NFL Network at the owners' meetings in Atlanta. "Well, my window is getting shorter. Time goes by," Jones said, per ESPNDallas.com.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
That's JERRY Jones who is worried about Super Bowl window closing with top players in their prime now. http://t.co/F815IyK1 @mySA
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Jones worried about Super Bowl window closing with top players in their prime now. http://t.co/F815IyK1 @mySA

Five things you might now know about the Spurs

blog.mysanantonio.com — 6 international players Including Manu Ginobili, from Argentina; one from Brazil, two from France, one from Canada and one from Australia. The Spurs have nine American-born players, including Duncan, who is from the Virgin Islands, an incorporated U.S. territory. Average age of 27.4 years The Spurs combined age is 411, which averages to 27.4.
Paul Monies Energy Reporter, The Oklahoman @pmonies
Think a better metric might be minutes played by age // @spurs average age is 27.4. @okcthunder average age is 26.4. http://t.co/GtLxGF11

Sloan interested in coaching again - even the Bobcats

blog.mysanantonio.com — Retirement apparently wasn't as much fun as Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan might have considered when he walked away from the Utah Jazz last season. Sloan told Fox Sports Florida that he would be interested in vacant coaching jobs at Charlotte and Orlando - but only if those two teams contacted him.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Sloan interested in coaching again — even the Bobcats http://t.co/LKnAjtlR #SpursNation @mySA

Dirk picks Spurs, calls Pop coaching ‘genius’

blog.mysanantonio.com — Dirk Nowitzki knows a little bit about winning championships after leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA title last season. And after watching the Western Conference semifinals, he gives the Spurs a slight edge in their upcoming series against Oklahoma City.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Dirk picks Spurs, calls Pop coaching ‘genius’ http://t.co/tKLKwzc4 #SpursNation @mySA

Accused cartel front man has business in S.A.

mysanantonio.com — Federal prosecutors charged a Mexican businessman with San Antonio ties with money laundering Tuesday and accused him of being a front for corrupt officials from the border state of Tamaulipas. &acirc;Both during and after his service in public office, he used his illicit income from his political years to become a major real estate investor through various money-laundering mechanisms,&acirc; federal prosecutors said in court papers.
Mariano Castillo News Desk Editor, Latin America, CNN @marianoCNN
MySA's @gmaninfedland and @jlbuch continue to do great work on money laundering story with links to cartels, fmr gov http://t.co/PD3dFZFf

Familiar Democratic faces seek judge posts

mysanantonio.com — Of the five contested races for state district court benches, one candidate is an incumbent, five are formerly elected judges who were ousted by voters in 2010 and two are lawyers who have garnered reputations as perennial candidates for various posts.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
Voting in the Democratic primary this Tuesday? Here's a rundown of your judicial choices & their stances. http://t.co/OdbpiB2G #mySA

Molester caught on Nanny Cam gets 30-year sentence

mysanantonio.com — Vietnam combat medic Martin Kenneth Ewald, 61, tearfully described a recent suicide attempt and said that he, too, was a childhood victim of molestation as he asked state District Judge Melisa Skinner for mercy. [...] although Ewald has no prior convictions, he had been accused of molestation before while living in Michigan, prosecutors pointed out.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
Despite tears, man caught on Nanny Cam molesting 5-year-old girl gets 30-year term. http://t.co/a9XT4CTs #mySA

Students get crash course in texting danger

mysanantonio.com — Newly turned 16 and a Harlandale High School driver's education student, Mati Reed said his &acirc;overprotective mother&acirc; made him look up leading causes of teen driving crashes. Called &acirc;It Can Wait,&acirc; it featured a driving simulator that allowed students, administrators and even San Antonio City Councilwoman Leticia Ozuna to get behind the wheel with their own cellphones in hand.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Students get crash course in texting danger - http://t.co/g0JPyNjr via @mySA

Jakle: Barkley still bashing S.A.; Selena series almost too poignant

mysanantonio.com — First &acirc;&brvbar; On TNT Sunday night, during a chat about the final Spurs-Clippers game, the NBA pundit cracked jokes about having to spend the coming weekend - for the Western Conference finals - in "dreary San Antonio." A new three-part series on Investigation Discovery (ID), cable's quintessential true-crime channel, devotes an hour to the tragic slaying of Tejano star Selena.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Jakle: Barkley still bashing S.A.; Selena series poignant http://t.co/YwxBtLVX via @mySA

Less sweat over CPS bills

mysanantonio.com — The utility fed average temperatures over a 15-year period into a computer program and determined that it won't be as hot as last summer, Patmon said. CPS is offering 24,000 home energy management systems to customers on a first-come, first-served basis, Patmon said.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Less sweat over CPS bills - http://t.co/5L1I8Q2o via @mySA

Accused cartel front man has business in S.A.

mysanantonio.com — Federal prosecutors charged a Mexican businessman with San Antonio ties with money laundering Tuesday and accused him of being a front for corrupt officials from the border state of Tamaulipas. &acirc;Both during and after his service in public office, he used his illicit income from his political years to become a major real estate investor through various money-laundering mechanisms,&acirc; federal prosecutors said in court papers.
Nora Lopez Deputy Metro Editor, San Antonio Express-News @nlopez10
Accused cartel front man has business in S.A. http://t.co/eApDjmLq via @mySA

Teachers surprised by grants this week

mysanantonio.com — The Edison High School mariachi band was at the ready Tuesday morning when the classroom door of science teacher Alexandra Rios swung open. The upbeat mariachi music was silenced as perplexed officials from the San Antonio Independent School District, representatives of the SAISD Foundation, students and news media crews milled around the empty classroom.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
RT @ElaineAyala: #SAISD teachers surprised by #grants this week http://t.co/CBqZg80H via @mySA #news #latism #education #schools
Elaine Ayala Obituaries Writer and Blogger, MySanAntonio.com, San Antonio Express-News @ElaineAyala
#SAISD teachers surprised by #grants this week http://t.co/CBqZg80H via @mySA #news #latism #education #schools

Ex-O'Connor teacher pleads guilty in fatal DWI

mysanantonio.com — A former O'Connor High School math teacher who killed a woman in a drunken driving wreck four years ago after celebrating a possible promotion to head baseball coach began his intoxication manslaughter trial today by pleading guilty and asking a jury for probation.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
The baseball coach intoxication manslaughter trial story was updated overnight w/photos & a few extra paragraphs. http://t.co/in9BL9sW #mySA
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
attys for former O'Connor teacher accused of intox manslaughter are seeking probation, @hearsaySA reports: http://t.co/nrcW7Ft2 #mysa
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
Celebrating a possible promotion to head baseball coach, an O'Connor High teacher drove drunk. Tragedy resulted. http://t.co/in9BL9sW #mySA

Hiring of new Northside ISD chief official

mysanantonio.com — Northside Independent School District trustees Tuesday unanimously approved hiring Brian T. Woods as the new superintendent. Although the board had announced Woods - currently deputy superintendent for administration - as its final pick for the job last month, by law it had to wait at least 21 days before approving his hiring.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Hiring of new Northside ISD chief official: Hiring of new Northside ISD chief official Express-News Copyrig... http://t.co/8MonQnla

Force-fed diets vs. healthy habits

mysanantonio.com — Force-fed diets vs. healthy habits In &acirc;Weight Watcher,&acirc; author Dara-Lynn Weiss writes about putting her 7-year-old on a strict diet while describing her own 30-year battle with food and weight issues.
Sarah-Jane Bedwell Eat Like Me Blogger, Self Magazine @sarahjaneRD
So important! @ClaudiaZapata: DOs & DON'Ts 4 parents of overwt kids (& all parents) w insight by @Etribole http://t.co/lJVyVI43 @mySA
Claudia Zapata Health Columnist, San Antonio Express-News @ClaudiaZapata
DOs & DON'Ts for parents of overwt kids (& sound advice for all parents). My recent column w insight by @Etribole http://t.co/LvUXUzPe @mySA

Students get crash course

mysanantonio.com — Newly turned 16 and a Harlandale High School driver's education student, Mati Reed said his &acirc;overprotective mother&acirc; made him look up leading causes of teen driving crashes. Called &acirc;It Can Wait,&acirc; it featured a driving simulator that allowed students, administrators and even San Antonio City Councilwoman Leticia Ozuna to get behind the wheel with their own cellphones in hand.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Students get crash course: Students get crash course Express-News Copyright 2012 Express-News. All rights r... http://t.co/jzFW6zCK

Schools' rare pay increase is 2.4% for most

mysanantonio.com — Harlandale Independent School District will give its employees pay raises next school year, making it the only local district so far to do so in the wake of last year's state funding cuts to public education.
Elaine Ayala Obituaries Writer and Blogger, MySanAntonio.com, San Antonio Express-News @ElaineAyala
#Harlandale get rare #pay increase 2.4%. http://t.co/iknQHd6c via @mySA #news #latism #education

KVDA launches two San Antonio-produced newscasts

blog.mysanantonio.com — "Telenoticias San Antonio," KVDA Telemundo San Antonio's new newscasts began airing Monday at 5 and 10 p.m. Its slogan "Más Cerca de Usted," Spanish for "closer to you," will come to viewers from its studios at 6234 San Pedro Ave. Before Monday, its newscasts were coming from Dallas.
Elaine Ayala Obituaries Writer and Blogger, MySanAntonio.com, San Antonio Express-News @ElaineAyala
#Telemundo launches twice daily #newscasts in #SanAntonio. http://t.co/3K3PXfkM #news #latism #Latinasmart

Study says China, others lure skilled workers back from U.S.

mysanantonio.com — The United States is facing intense competition from foreign countries, especially China, that are seeking to persuade highly skilled citizens who have settled in this country to return home to start businesses there. &acirc;Self-inflicted economic wounds&acirc; caused by the system, the report says, discourage foreigners from investing and block foreign students with advanced degrees from American universities from remaining here.
Ray Kwong Contributing Writer, ChinaTalk, Forbes @raykwong
China "most aggressive" among US economic competitors in brain drain. http://t.co/Vp1KEsxf

Man to be re-tried over shootout with Schertz officer

mysanantonio.com — Michael P. Kennedy, 55, was charged by a Comal County grand jury last week with attempted capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant, records show. The charges stem from a March 3, 2005, incident in which Schertz Police Officer Richard Kunz stopped Kennedy for a traffic violation on Interstate 35, then shot Kennedy three times in the ensuing gun battle.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
New indictment for Bulverde man who successfully appealed 75-year sentence for shoot-out with Schertz officer. http://t.co/deL8DQ6b #mySA

New allegations of cartel money laundering in S.A.

mysanantonio.com — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged with money laundering a Mexican businessman with San Antonio ties, and accused him of being a front for corrupt officials from the border state of Tamaulipas. In a related civil filing, prosecutors alleged that Tomas Yarrington, the former governor of that border state, took millions from drug cartels and ran his own extortion and bribery schemes.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
RT @mySA: New allegations of cartel money laundering in S.A.: http://t.co/bgsBfWEs

Record review: 'Lovers,' The Royalty

mysanantonio.com — Victory Records The Shirelles and the Ronettes didn't sing lines such as "I'm in love with a bartender," "whenever I see him we talk about all his tattoos" or "I've got, I've got a self-destructive soul." We're not in the '60s, after all.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
Record review: 'Lovers,' The Royalty - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/UXXHaUJJ via @mySA

Sahm memorabilia to launch center

mysanantonio.com — A boy's plaid Western shirt bumps up against a row of rock 'n' roll radio-station Top 40 lists from the '60s, a business card from a long-gone South Side beauty shop and a small red date book.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
Sahm memorabilia to launch center - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/eUtFrVDh via @mySA
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
Sahm memorabilia to launch center - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/eUtFrVDh via @mySA

Harlandale ISD to raise pay next year

mysanantonio.com — Harlandale Independent School District will give its employees pay raises next school year, making it the only local district so far to do so in the wake of last year's state funding cuts to public education.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Harlandale ISD to raise pay next year: Harlandale ISD to raise pay next year San Antonio Express-News Copyr... http://t.co/dpjGyhvn

Students get crash course in texting danger

mysanantonio.com — Newly turned 16 and a Harlandale High School driver's education student, Mati Reed said his &acirc;overprotective mother&acirc; made him look up leading causes of teen driving crashes. Called &acirc;It Can Wait,&acirc; it featured a driving simulator in a car brought into a building that allowed students, administrators and even San Antonio City Councilwoman Leticia Ozuna to get behind the wheel with their own cell phones in hand.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Students get crash course in texting danger: Students get crash course in texting danger San Antonio Express-... http://t.co/oPTKp9l9

Students slap down bullying in record style

mysanantonio.com — Douglas MacArthur High School students handily beat the Guinness world record for most &acirc;high-fives&acirc; in an hour Monday in an effort to raise awareness against bullying. Dillard, an academic standout and star running back, signed a football scholarship to play at Rice University next year and is the brother of NFL wide receiver Jarett Dillard.
Brian Chasnoff Metro columnist, San Antonio Express-News @bchasnoff
I love this. http://t.co/OASSwW7h

Funding identified for Loop 1604, U.S. 281

mysanantonio.com — Transportation officials have nailed down a plan to pay for expressways on sections of U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 without tolls, but with a couple of twists.
Vianna Davila Transportation Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ViannaDavila
Now TxDOT officials presenting a plan to build out 1604 & 281. My story on plan they're presenting is here: http://t.co/UO4aH0wq #mysa

Has Stephen A. Smith seen the light about the Spurs?

blog.mysanantonio.com — Noted ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith hasn't been a big believer in the Spurs this season. You'll remember his convulsive laughter about Tiago Splitter's emergence as a competent NBA backup center. That was only a few weeks ago. And it's why it's so notable that Smith's 180 on ESPN's "First Take" Monday morning was so notable.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Not that I care about his opinion ... Has Stephen A. Smith seen the light about the Spurs? http://t.co/VbOlFQJ4 #SpursNation @mySA

Leonard named to All-Rookie first team

blog.mysanantonio.com — Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard was named Tuesday to the NBA's 2011-12 All-Rookie first team. Joining Leonard on the first team are Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving, Minnesota guard Ricky Rubio, Denver forward Kenneth Faried, Golden State guard Klay Thompson, New York guard Iman Shumpert and Detroit guard Brandon Knight.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Leonard named to All-Rookie first team http://t.co/uqC3OcJ0 #SpursNation @mySA

Spider again weaving web of pulp drama in comic series

mysanantonio.com — San Antonio novelist David Liss brings the Spider to the present with "The Spider" No. 1, the first issue in a new comic series for mature readers by Dynamite Entertainment. San Antonio online retailer ComicBreak.com, the event's host, will have "Spider" comics for sale, along with "Shadow" comics by Dynamite and an exclusive Spider poster by "Spider" artist Colton Worley.
Rene A. Guzman Pop Culture and Consumer Writer, San Antonio Express-News @reneguz
S.A. novelist @David_Liss talks about his new comic The Spider, a pulp hero in the vein of the Shadow. http://t.co/WZtkmT9D @DynamiteComics

North East trustees reorganize

mysanantonio.com — During a special meeting Thursday, trustees in the North East Independent School District swore in new members and selected new officers. Susan Galindo was named board president, Letti Bresnahan was named vice president and Sandy Hughey was named secretary. lkastner@express-news.net Twitter: @lkastner
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
North East trustees reorganize: North East trustees reorganize San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San ... http://t.co/7P4xai2k

2 found dead on U.S. side of border

mysanantonio.com — Sheriff's investigators, who are working with the Texas Rangers, don't have any leads and haven't found any evidence of an organized crime connection, Cano said. Piedras Negras, across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, has suffered from cartel-related violence in recent years, and Eagle Pass itself has been used as a smuggling point for the San Antonio-based Mexican Mafia prison gang.
Jason Buch Immigration and Border Affairs Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jlbuch
2 bodies dumped in rural border county http://t.co/rneVezkp

Cowboys’ salary cap penalty appeal denied

blog.mysanantonio.com — The Dallas Cowboys' and the Washington Redskins' appeals of their hefty, league-issued salary cap penalties were dismissed by special master Stephen Burbank on Tuesday, a league official announced at the owners' meetings in Atlanta. The NFC East rivals said in a joint statement that they have accepted the ruling.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
RT @tom_orsborn: Cowboys, Redskins will abide by arbitrator's decision ... http://t.co/WIXxgLec

Teachers surprised by grants this week

mysanantonio.com — The Edison High School mariachi band was at the ready Tuesday morning when the classroom door of science teacher Alexandra Rios swung open. The upbeat mariachi music was killed as perplexed officials from the San Antonio Independent School District, representatives of the SAISD Foundation, students and news media crews milled around the empty classroom.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Teachers surprised by grants this week: Teachers surprised by grants this week San Antonio Express-News Cop... http://t.co/jcwUuJfC

Groundbreaking for fencing facility slated for Wednesday

mysanantonio.com — The University of the Incarnate Word and Bexar County will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new Fencing and International Sports Center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic High School, 3200 McCullough Avenue.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Groundbreaking for fencing facility slated for Wednesday: Groundbreaking for fencing facility slated for Wednesd... http://t.co/ehwDHK1s

South San's interim superintendent not a finalist

mysanantonio.com — South San Antonio Independent School District's board has dropped interim superintendent Linda Zeigler from consideration for the permanent post, she confirmed Monday. School board president Connie Prado said two trustees, Homer Flores and Helen Madla, would join her in visiting the school districts of the two finalists this week as part of the interview process.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
South San's interim superintendent not a finalist: South San's interim superintendent not a finalist San Anto... http://t.co/DPBSksC7

Richie Branson raps Toonami’s return in new nerdcore tune

blog.mysanantonio.com — Local nerdcore rapper Richie Branson helped herald the return of Adult Swim's Toonami, so it's only fitting the San Antonio artist celebrate with #ToonamisBackB*tches, a free download available May 26, the same day the anime block beats back to TV. Click the video at right for a teaser, then download the ditty from his website Saturday.
Rene A. Guzman Pop Culture and Consumer Writer, San Antonio Express-News @reneguz
San Antonio nerdcore artist @richiebranson raps the return of #Toonami in a new tune available May 26. Here's a tease. http://t.co/Zhy2pxNL

Marie Antoinette gets manga treatment by Amanda Coronado

blog.mysanantonio.com — Polarizing historical figure? Sure. But don't forget charming shojo, at least in the hands of Texas manga artistAmanda Coronado. The La Grange native recently posted this fine Marie Antoinette art in her signature Mucha-meets-manga style. And it couldn't fit the famous coquette any better.
Rene A. Guzman Pop Culture and Consumer Writer, San Antonio Express-News @reneguz
Marie Antoinette gets the shojo treatment, courtesy Texas artist Amanda Coronado aka @cinnatweets. http://t.co/MIPab28x #manga

Cruz says 'We're headed to a runoff'

mysanantonio.com — STEPHENVILLE &acirc; National tea party favorite Ted Cruz proclaimed Monday that the battle for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate is a two-man race between him and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Dewhurst, who has dipped deeply into his pockets to try to clinch the GOP nod in the May 29 primary, must get a majority there or face a July 31 matchup with the second-place finisher.
Peggy Fikac Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle @pfikac
Cruz: It's a two-man race: http://t.co/dGhr1PDF, http://t.co/Y0NCKHiQ

Rodriguez looks good wearing Ramos' mud

mysanantonio.com — If they're working properly, political attacks in the heat of a primary should make an opponent look corrupt. Curiously, some of the mud that Jennifer Ramos is tossing at Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio &acirc;Chico&acirc; Rodriguez is having a polishing effect, revealing his more redeeming qualities.
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
And in Bexar County Commissioner Court's news; here's Chasnoff's column on the Rodriguez/Ramos race - http://t.co/MCib58Ih

Murder suspect commits suicide

mysanantonio.com — A capital murder suspect apparently hanged himself in the Bexar County Jail early Monday, the day after he reportedly asked another inmate to call his mother and tell her that he loved her.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
capital murder suspect who committed suicide Monday had an inmate call his mom to tell her he loved her on Sun: http://t.co/bKhkDQ4S #mysa

Students slap down bullying in record style

mysanantonio.com — Douglas MacArthur High School students handily beat the Guinness world record for most &acirc;high fives&acirc; in an hour Monday in an effort to raise awareness against bullying. According to Guinness, the previous record was achieved in September 2010 at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, Ill., to attract volunteers for its recreation program.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Students slap down bullying in record style: Students slap down bullying in record style Express-News Copyr... http://t.co/Jd7HgXI1

Murder suspect found dead in cell

mysanantonio.com — Capital murder suspect Corey Hiller committed suicide at Bexar County Jail in a medical infirmary unit early today, officials said. Jail staffers appear to have followed all procedures, he said &acirc; the inmate had been properly screened upon intake, he was classified correctly, and routine checks had been conducted on his cell every 30 minutes, as required by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
cap murder suspect whose 1st court hearing was this morning reportedly committed suicide in the Bexar Co Jail: http://t.co/I4D3Qh6R #mysa
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
A capital murder suspect committed suicide this morning after guards woke him up for his 1st court appearance. http://t.co/ijCa3Fvl #mySA

Judson board reorganizes

mysanantonio.com — Trustees in the Judson Independent School District have chosen new board officers. President June Adair remains in her post after a nomination by Jose Macias to replace her with trustee Arnoldo Salinas failed by a 3-3 vote Thursday. Macias was joined in the effort by Salinas and Beth Sutton. Adair abstained.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Judson board reorganizes: Judson board reorganizes San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San Antonio Expr... http://t.co/U8elmpEX

To fight bullying, MacArthur students set a record

mysanantonio.com — Douglas MacArthur High School students handily beat the Guinness world record for most &acirc;high fives&acirc; in an hour Monday in an effort to raise awareness against bullying. According to Guinness, the previous record was achieved in September 2010 at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, Ill., to attract volunteers for its recreation program.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
To fight bullying, MacArthur students set a record: To fight bullying, MacArthur students set a record San An... http://t.co/zwrQ5s1l

Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days in webcam case

mysanantonio.com — NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) &acirc; A former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was sentenced Monday to just 30 days in jail &acirc; a punishment that disappointed some activists but came as a relief to others who feared he would be made a scapegoat for his fellow freshman's suicide.
Craig Kapitan Courthouse Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @HearsaySA
RT @mySA: Ex-student in Rutgers webcam case gets 30 days: http://t.co/q9OYQ4Y6

Mexican army: Zetas leaders ordered killing of 49

mysanantonio.com — MEXICO CITY (AP) &acirc; The Mexican army said Monday that the top leaders of the hyper-violent Zetas drug cartel ordered underlings to leave 49 mutilated bodies in a northern Mexico town square, and then hung banners around the country denying responsibility.
Rita Garcia Reporter, Fox 26 Houston @TheRitaGarcia
RT“@CNNValencia: SAExpress: Mexican army: Los Zetas leaders ordered killing of 49 http://t.co/VAcz0Zxw #drugwar #narco”

Afternoon tea with the pundits: What they wrote about last night

blog.mysanantonio.com — Pass the scones and the clotted cream. Or in the case of us in South Texas, how about a trip to the Sonic for a cold Route 44 and some tater tots. Whatever your libations, here are a few points of interest from the pundits who covered last night's Spurs-Clippers game for your perusal along with your afternoon tea.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
#SpursNation: Afternoon tea with the pundits: What they wrote about last night http://t.co/aXf0WIhX @mySA

Nasty fights mark Ark. legislative primaries

mysanantonio.com — (AP) &acirc; A pair of Republican lawmakers in northwest Arkansas swap insults, with mailers claiming one supports spending state money on a time machine and a website painting the other as a liberal who's raised hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. [...]
Jeannie Nuss Reporter, Associated Press @JeannieNuss
RT @ademillo: Divisive fights mark #ARLeg primaries tomorrow. #ARpx http://t.co/QXOZ2W4S
Andrew DeMillo Capitol Correspondent, Little Rock Bureau, Associated Press @ademillo
Divisive fights mark #ARLeg primaries tomorrow. #ARpx http://t.co/QXOZ2W4S

Oahu Democrats postpone Case-Hirono debate

mysanantonio.com — HONOLULU (AP) - A debate between Hawaii's two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate has been postponed. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/JHxLRH ) reports Oahu Democrats postponed indefinitely the joint forum with U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono and former U.S. Rep. Ed Case. Thursday's forum was going to be the first of five debates before the primary election in August.
Oskar Garcia News Editor, Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, Associated Press @oskargarcia
Democratic primary debate between Case and Hirono postponed. Both chasing party nom for US Senate. AP: http://t.co/iYqKQQDM

Texans WR Johnson out 3-4 weeks after knee scope

mysanantonio.com — HOUSTON (AP) - Texans star receiver Andre Johnson says he'll be sidelined for three to four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Johnson sat out Houston's first organized team practice on Monday after having the procedure two weeks ago.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Texans WR Johnson out 3-4 weeks after knee scope - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/AIay04kU via @mySA

Game rewind: Pop doesn’t want to discuss record winning streak

blog.mysanantonio.com — It's the dirty six-letter word that no one around the Spurs wants to acknowledge, much less even discuss. The Spurs persevered for their 18th straight victory Sunday night, finishing off a sweep of the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.
LeAnna Kosub Assistant Sports Editor, San Antonio Express-News @txhoosier
Game rewind: Pop doesn’t want to discuss record winning streak http://t.co/JejR4NHS #SpursNation @mySA

Read 3 program graduates 115 families

mysanantonio.com — The Read 3 Family Literacy Workshop held a graduation ceremony on Thursday for 115 families who completed six weeks of kindergarten readiness classes. The H-E-B program included regular reading sessions for 3- and 4-year-olds while their parents took classes in healthy cooking.
Jennifer Lloyd Education Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @JLloydster
Read 3 program graduates 115 families: Read 3 program graduates 115 families San Antonio Express-News Copyr... http://t.co/fo2CN9TW

State Fair of Va property to be sold at auction

mysanantonio.com — (AP) &acirc; The Caroline County farm where champion racehorse Secretariat was born left her family's possession decades ago, but Kate Chenery Tweedy hopes the new owners keep the equestrian tradition alive &acirc; as well as resurrect the annual State Fair of Virginia.
Zinie Chen Sampson Education, Travel, and Arts Reporter, Associated Press @Zinie
State Fair of VA property, racehorse Secretariat's birthplace, to be sold at foreclosure auction. My AP story: http://t.co/FO2XAvq7

House attack on survey is nonsensical

mysanantonio.com — According to Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., it is &acirc;intrusive,&acirc; &acirc;an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars,&acirc; &acirc;unconstitutional,&acirc; and &acirc;the very picture of what's wrong in D.C.&acirc; Every year, the Census Bureau asks 3 million American households to answer questions on age, race, housing and health to produce timely information about localities, states and the country at large.
Tracy Idell Hamilton Political Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @saen_thamilton
Killing the census: "among the most shortsighted measures we have seen in this Congress, which is saying a lot." http://t.co/L7vU5cpq

“Woody’s hat disappeared, and then his boots disappeared…”

blog.mysanantonio.com — The story of how a compute mishap almost caused the entirety of "Toy Story 2″ to be lost. About Richard A. Marini Features Reporter, San Antonio Express-News; Occasional freelance writer; Professional time waster; http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/timewasters/ This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged computer glitch, Toy Story 2, video. Bookmark the permalink.
Richard A. Marini Medical Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @RichardMarini
Morning Time Waster: First Woody’s hat disappeared, and then his boots disappeared… How "Toy Story 2" was almost lost. http://t.co/obS9J7Jg

Good Samaritans help man after tragic loss

mysanantonio.com — The couple planned to use their tax returns to pay for a new roof &acirc; they'd already received a citation and municipal court summons for code violations &acirc; but their plans were abruptly interrupted in February, when Maria Lankford died after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while walking home one night.
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
Good Samaritans help man after tragic loss: volunteers fix man's roof after wife is killed. pics by @kinmanhui: http://t.co/wGTqIQiS #mysa