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4+ hour, 39+ min ago (444+ words) Through a near-perfect non-conference slate, no matter what was thrown USC's way, whether injuries or other unforeseen circumstances, the Trojans had never lacked for life on the court. It was that endless energy that had helped power them to a 10-1 start. But for a while Wednesday, that vigor was conspicuously absent against Texas San Antonio, a team that lost four of its last five. Maybe it was the setting, in a mostly empty and eerily quiet Galen Center. Maybe it was the bad news from earlier in the day, as USC announced that point guard Rodney Rice would undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season. Whatever it was, USC was eventually able to shake it off Wednesday night, turning a deficit late in the first half to a convincing, 97-70 victory over San Antonio in the second. What…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago (749+ words) SAN ANTONIO " While the Pride Cultural Heritage District's iconic rainbow crosswalks are set to be replaced with standard markings, community leaders are determined the colors remain. San Antonio will install rainbow-colored sidewalk treatments on North Main Avenue in order to "recognize and support the LGBTQ+ community," according to a city spokesperson. The new, rainbow sidewalks will be installed one block north and one block south of Main's intersection with Evergreen Street, where the crosswalks are set to be removed. City council member Sukh Kaur (D1), who represents the district and identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, said she plans to push for the transgender flag to be incorporated into the sidewalk design. "Hopefully, the community views it as we're not just completely giving up, right?" Kaur said. "Not just completely taking off the crosswalk without showing any kind of pride…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (312+ words) Two Texas A&M fans were allegedly assaulted in downtown Austin following the'Aggies' loss to Texas last month, police said. Investigators are requesting the public's help in identifying the perpetrators. The incident happened in the 400 block of East Sixth Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, just hours after Texas football beat Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown. Five male suspects reportedly confronted two male victims who were dressed in Texas A&M'apparel. Police said one of the suspects gave a "Hook''Em Horns" hand gesture and the victims responded with an upside down "Hook 'Em Horns" symbol, a common exchange between Texas and rival fans. The suspects then "initiated a physical assault" and both victims were injured. CRIME:'Hays County most-wanted fugitive in San Marcos shooting arrested Austin police did not immediately respond to a request for further information…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago (379+ words) State Attorney General Ken Paxton is so obsessed with Texans" bathroom habits that he"s set up a tip line to report violations of the state"s recently implemented Texas Women"s Privacy Act, otherwise known as the "Bathroom Bill." Senate Bill 8 recently became the law of the land, prohibiting transgender and nonbinary people from using the bathroom of their choosing in state government buildings, public schools and universities. SB8 imposes fines on government institutions for restroom violations, with penalties of$25,000 for the first offense and $125,000 for each subsequent violation. However, Texas is so far floundering with exactly how to enforce it. Paxton " ever the culture warrior " wants to look like he"s doing his part, so he set up a tip line for citizens to complain about institutions where they"ve witnessed violations of the murky and malicious law. Paxton…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago (1794+ words) Texas football corner'Jaylon Guilbeau is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, he announced on Instagram Wednesday afternoon.' A Texas spokesperson told the American-Statesman that Guilbeau will not participate in the Longhorns" Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan on Dec. 31.' With Guilbeau opting'out, the Texas secondary is now down two players who started for most of the regular season. All-American safety Michael Taaffe will also be skipping the Citrus Bowl in order to prepare for the draft.' Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) signals the "thumbs down" to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal'Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win over Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago (525+ words) A decade ago, DPS didn't even have a drone program. Now, in 2025, it touts one of the largest in the country. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star in 2021, DPS has more than doubled its drone fleet. In December 2020, the state police had fewer than 200 drones; now the agency's inventory has ballooned to more than 450 drones, and nearly 400 employees are trained to remotely operate them, according to DPS records obtained by the Texas Observer. (Agency records indicate that 95 of those drones were not operational as of September.) DPS says the fleet is valued at around $3.7 million. DPS' drones are small remotely operated devices'most can sustain around a 45-minute flight time, and many are equipped with thermal cameras. DPS says it has limitations on how and where it deploys drones. An agency training module obtained by the Observer states that officers…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago (412+ words) The San Antonio Planning Commission will hold a public hearing next month on the Guajolote Ranch housing development, which opponents warn would harm the Edwards Aquifer while increasing taxes. The commission agreed to arrange the hearing after members of the Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance protested a closed meeting it held Wednesday to discuss proposed financing for the development in far Northwest Bexar County, members of the alliance told the Current. Initially, some 20 members of the Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance descended on the Cliff Morton Development and Business Center to protest the meeting, which didn't include an agenda item that allowed opponents of the project to speak. However, due to the volume of people interested in speaking, city staff agreed to holds a special public hearing at 9 a.m. Jan. 16 to discuss the financing mechanism. The financing mechanism in question is a Municipal…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago (243+ words) The Alamo Colleges District has selected Vincent Valdez as its inaugural Artist-in-Residence of the 2025-2026 school year, enabling him to lead immersive learning experiences with district students and the larger community. Throughout his year-long residency, Valdez will work with Alamo Colleges students to "deepen critical thinking, encourage artistic expression and promote meaningful dialogue through the arts," according to a statement from the district. Texas Commission for the Arts will help cover costs associated with the spring 2026 portion of his residency. "I look forward to engaging with the Alamo Colleges District community, faculty, and students," Valdez said in a statement. "This partnership offers an important opportunity " an exchange of ideas, personal stories, social histories, in a moment when building community and supporting our youth matters most." Valdez's residency will encompass classroom visits and student talks during the fall and spring semesters, including…...

18+ hour, 27+ min ago (229+ words) [Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa.]Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa. " data-image-caption="Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Santy.jpg?fit=300%2C203&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Santy.jpg?fit=780%2C528&ssl=1" /> The free event also includes a photo op with Saint Nick on his motorcycle. The post San Antonio Harley dealership offering breakfast with Santa appeared first on San Antonio Current. [Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa.]Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa. " data-image-caption="Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa. [Santy]Caliente Harley-Davidson is offering pics taken with a Hog-riding Santa. When you think of family, a Harley-Davidson dealership might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But perhaps that's on you. Biker families are warm, tight-knit and amicable. Not exactly the…...

18+ hour, 44+ min ago (1117+ words) It's fitting that Pop Pistol, a long-beloved alt-rock band with a knack for atmospheres and angles, would mark its 20th year not with a greatest hits trip down memory lane but with a release party for a new album." After all, the near-spiritually kinetic force behind the San Antonio band and its music has always been tied to its ability to both honor and shed each of its incarnations. Pop Pistol, begun in 2005, is composed of Alex Scheel (lead vocals, guitar, electronics), George Garza (bass) and Jorge Gonzalez (drums). Garza and Scheel are cousins, and Gonzalez joined the" band when they were still teens." Since then, the trio has dropped three albums, one remix collection and, over the past nine months, four bold new singles. Along the way, it's attracted a devoted following by gigging locally in small clubs and on…...