San Antonio-area schools will receive $647,156 to expand student mental health services, with funding directed to training and retaining school-based mental health professionals, increasing crisis response capacity, enhancing counseling access, and supporting data tracking, outreach and partnerships with community providers across multiple campuses.
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena won his fourth consecutive SEA Games gold medal in Bangkok by clearing 5.70 meters and defeating Thailand’s Amsamang Patsapong via countback at Supachalasai Stadium. Both athletes set a new SEA Games record in the men’s pole vault, but officials awarded Obiena the gold after applying the countback rule for fewer missed attempts. The result extended Obiena’s dominance in the regional competition and updated the SEA Games record books with the 5.70-meter mark.
San Antonio will hold a public Hanukkah menorah lighting to honor a rabbi with ties to the city who was killed in a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that left 15 dead. Local Jewish leaders, interfaith clergy, and city officials plan to attend the event, which will feature traditional prayers, the reading of victims’ names, and heightened security. Organizers say the ceremony will serve as a public act of remembrance and solidarity and will be open to all residents during the Hanukkah period.
The Department of Justice announced that former DPWH-NCR regional director Engineer Gerard Opulencia returned P40 million as part of a pledged P150 million linked to alleged flood control project kickbacks. DOJ OIC Fredderick Vida said the money turnover, witnessed by Treasury officials, will undergo verification by Land Bank. Opulencia, provisionally under the Witness Protection Program, provided testimony deemed material by prosecutors in an ongoing probe involving projects in Bulacan and related transactions. He faces a pending preliminary investigation before the Office of the Ombudsman while DOJ continues to review financial records and witness statements.
Darren Espanto’s “Maui Wowie” performance on ABS-CBN’s “ASAP” became an unexpected viral hit as viewers shared clips, memes, and reactions across social media platforms. The number trended online after the episode aired, drawing attention from entertainment pages, fan communities, and industry observers. Espanto later acknowledged the strong response and joked that “Maui Wowie” made an impact on the entertainment landscape.
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game injury absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup semifinal in Houston, sending the Spurs to the tournament final and handing the Thunder only their second loss of Cup play.
The Tejano music community in the United States is reacting to the death of Abraham Quintanilla, father of late star Selena Quintanilla, after his son A.B. announced the loss in an emotional social media post. Fans, musicians, and community leaders are sharing condolences and tributes that highlight Abraham’s role in shaping Selena y Los Dinos and influencing the growth of Tejano music. Public memorial details have not yet been announced as the Quintanilla family and the wider Tejano community process the news.
The San Antonio Spurs announced the signing of forward David Michineau Mangas to the active roster and detailed broadcast changes affecting several upcoming games. The team confirmed Mangas passed all league requirements, joined practices in San Antonio, and will be available for the remainder of the season. Officials also outlined adjustments to local and regional television coverage, including channel shifts and revised start times, while keeping radio and national broadcasts in place. The organization directed fans to official team platforms for updated schedules and further information.
The Harris County Democratic Party on Monday passed a resolution reprimanding Houston Mayor John Whitmire, barring him from receiving the party’s endorsement in future elections, in response to his attendance at a Republican fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in 2023.
Texas A&M University and Texas State University used artificial intelligence tools to review and revise how some courses address race, gender and related topics, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune. Emails and internal documents show administrators deployed AI to scan syllabi and course descriptions for flagged terms, generate reports and suggest alternative language, as the schools responded to political pressure from state leaders and governing boards. Faculty messages in the records document questions about the accuracy of AI assessments and the implications of AI-guided revisions for academic freedom and departmental control over curricula.