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TXST Golfer advances in US Open Qualifying
Texas State golfer Sakke Siltala advanced out of US Open local qualifying at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club on the Blackjack Course in Fair Oaks Ranch. Siltala finished in a five-way tie for first place shooting four-under par to claim one of the seven spots needed to advance. Siltala wrapped up his sophomore year with the Bobcats being named to the second team Sun Belt All-Conference becoming the first Bobcat golfer since 2022 to earn the honor. Siltala finished the 2024 season with three top ten finishes. The sophomore’s best finish came at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate, placing in third to push the Bobcats to the team title. Siltala was named Sun Belt Golfer of the Week following his performance at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate. Siltala will have to go through another round of qualifying for a chance to play at the 2024 U.S. Open. cmcwilliams@sanmarcosrecord.com Twitter: @ColtonBMc
Branson named area publisher for Bandera, Boerne papers
Marcy Branson has been named Area Publisher for the Boerne Star and Bandera Bulletin by officials at Granite Media Partners Inc., owner of both publications.Granite Media officials said Branson, a 27-year veteran in news, sales and advertising organizations, brings a unique kind of energy to the Hill Country Group, as well as decades of experience.“Marcy is the perfect publisher to oversee the Boerne Star and Bandera Bulletin. She is a thorough manager, a veteran newspaper salesperson, very experienced with community publications and a great team leader,” said Thomas Edwards, the executive editor for Granite.“What a lucky thing for me to ...
‘It’s hard to get out of this rut:’ Homelessness on the rise downtown as city sweeps hundreds of camps
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: This story is dedicated to Jose “Joe” Arredondo, a beloved KSAT photojournalist who died on Saturday. This story was one of the last projects he worked on here at KSAT. Cindy said people in San Antonio often stereotype the homeless community.
Helotes Cornyval returns this weekend with PCRA rodeo, live music, carnival
SAN ANTONIO – The Helotes Cornyval is returning this weekend with live music, rodeo, dancing, and of course, corn. Cornyval begins on Thursday, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The festival ends on Sunday. The family-friendly festival honors the area’s heritage and celebrates traditional corn harvests. (The name Helotes...
Jury awards $81 million to family of woman killed by deputy U.S. Marshal in drunken driving crash
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County jury has awarded $81 million in damages to the family of a woman who was killed by a deputy U.S. Marshal who was driving drunk. The family’s attorneys called it a “landmark” verdict, saying it was the largest mental anguish award ever.
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