Pope Leo XIV called on the United States to recommit to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity as he accepted the Liberty Medal through a live video appearance at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Friday, a day before the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed a plunder case before the Sandiganbayan against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and three coaccused over the P75 million that the lawmaker admitted receiving from three individuals, while also charging them with violating the law prohibiting gifts to public officials.
Egypt’s national football team said a Dallas police officer pushed team director Ibrahim Hassan and player Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” during an interaction with a fan at the team’s hotel on Friday, while the Dallas Police Department said the incident stemmed from a credentials issue and was resolved at the scene.
A city commission approved plans for a shopping center on a former commercial fueling station in downtown San Antonio, even as District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur continued efforts to have the property donated to the city’s Parks Department.
Austin City Council will consider on Sept. 10 a proposal to rezone a 67-acre property in southwest Austin for up to 1,000 multifamily apartment units after postponing a scheduled July vote to allow additional review of the project.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has united African communities in Houston and across the United States as a record 10 African nations qualified for the tournament, prompting supporters to celebrate the continent’s representation and cultural identity.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised $150 million and distributed about $82 million in recovery assistance one year after the July 4, 2025, floods that killed more than 130 people and devastated communities across the Texas Hill Country, the foundation’s chief executive officer, Austin Dickson, said.
Philippine Consul Tanya Gaurano took her oath as Foreign Service Officer, Class II, marking her promotion in the Philippine Foreign Service.
Austin officials moved closer Thursday to hiring an outside firm to conduct an independent audit of all city departments as a citizen-led initiative seeks to require regular audits through the city charter.
Cha Eun-woo, a member of Astro, was baptized into the Catholic Church while serving in the military, his agency, Fantagio, confirmed Thursday.