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1+ hour, 5+ min ago (493+ words) U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is spearheading a Senate committee hearing intended to challenge federal safety requirements for vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reports. Features that could come under challenge by the committee include Automatic Emergency Breaking (AEB), which won't go into effect as a federally mandated requirement for new vehicles until 2029, according to the Journal. Also potentially on the chopping block is the "check the backseat" reminder to ensure parents don't leave kids in the vehicle. The Cruz-chaired Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has already issued summons to executives of Detroit's "Big Three" automakers " General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis (which absorbed Chrysler properties like Dodge, Ram and Jeep) " demanding they explain the rising cost of vehicles. The hearing will get rolling on Jan. 14, ostensibly to get some answers from industry titans on how to bring down…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (836+ words) Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - Hemostemix (TSXV: HEM) (OTCQB: HMTXF) (FSE: 2VF0) is proud to announce its participation in DFCon 2025, hosted by the American Limb Preservation Society in San Antonio, Texas - the global epicentre for innovation in diabetic foot care, vascular medicine, and limb preservation. With more than 500 delegates expected, DFCon gathers the widest spectrum of professionals shaping the future of diabetic limb salvage: podiatrists, vascular surgeons, Oops, something went wrong Hemostemix to Attend DFCon San Antonio and Closed its Private Placement Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - Hemostemix (TSXV: HEM) (OTCQB: HMTXF) (FSE: 2VF0) is proud to announce its participation in DFCon 2025, hosted by the American Limb Preservation Society in San Antonio, Texas - the global epicentre for innovation in diabetic foot care, vascular medicine, and limb preservation. With more than 500 delegates expected, DFCon gathers the widest spectrum of professionals shaping the future…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (136+ words) The San Antonio Book Festival is presenting a talk on Wednesday with writer, journalist and Texas Monthly Executive Editor Skip Hollandsworth. Hollandsworth, a celebrated contributor to the magazine since 1989, is in town to introduce his new book She Kills: The Murderous Socialite, the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber, and Other True Crime Tales. The award-winning writer specializes in long-form true-crime narratives, and She Kills is a sampling of his most popular works over the years. One of his best-known pieces, "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas," was adapted into the 2012 movie Bernie, which he co-wrote with director Richard Linklater. An author signing will follow the presentation. Free, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Public Radio, Mal" and Carlos Alvarez Theater, 321 W. Commerce St., (210) 750-8951, sabookfestival.org....

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (361+ words) A San Antonio man is inviting the public to meet him at the Starbucks next to the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 13, at precisely 1:20 p.m. The purpose is simple: he just wants you to smoke a cigarette with him. "But why?" you might ask. "Just []cause" is the stated reason on the flyers the Alamo City resident has posted around town. In his public Facebook event, local heavy metal musician Jack Stieben invites anyone and everyone of legal age to join him in lighting up a smoke. "Come smoke a cigarette with me in front of the Starbucks next to the San Antonio Zoo. I can't afford to bum everyone a square so you will need to bring your own," he writes. "You need to be 21+ years of age to smoke cigarettes so that's a requirement too." This San Antonio…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago (612+ words) The inaugural'San Antonio Marathon is set to kick off at 7 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, with the starting line by San Fernando Cathedral at Main Plaza. The finish line is Hemisfair, and naturally, folks will want to grab a bite after completing their run or walk. Whether you're running the full marathon or walking the half, it'll likely be brunch o'clock by the time you reach the end, and there are plenty of restaurants downtown and in the surrounding areas that are perfect for a post-marathon meal. Consider that a lot of these places will be booming, so make reservations where you can if you want to skip the lines. The most obvious option is Box St., Hemisfair's premiere destination for brunch. The restaurant's menu features classic and creative takes on breakfast and lunch items, like strawberry cheesecake French toast, Brussels sprout…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago (1010+ words) County election officials investigating the eligibility of 2,724 Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens have so far found that hundreds of the voters registered through the state Department of Public Safety, which requires proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote while obtaining a driver's license or state ID." DPS keeps copies of the proof of citizenship that registrants provide, such as birth certificates or passports. The agency also keeps copies of proof of lawful presence in the U.S., such as green cards, provided by immigrants." But the Texas Secretary of State's Office told Votebeat and the Texas Tribune it did not check the voters flagged as potential noncitizens against DPS' records before sending the list to county election officials to verify citizenship." And at least one county election official has asked Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and DPS for help checking…...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago (214+ words) After firing their head coach towards the end of last season, it's been a rough start for the Memphis Grizzlies, who take on the Spurs Tuesday night. Memphis also suspended starting point guard Ja Morant for a game earlier this season due to conduct detrimental to the team. To compound matters, Morant was recently sidelined by a Grade 1 right calf strain, an injury all too familiar to Spurs fans. Both Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama were diagnosed with left calf strains in November, with Harper expected to return to action sooner. When the teams squared off in San Antonio last month, De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 26 points in a 101-111 Spurs win. Veteran Harrison Barnes turned back the clock with 23 points, a dozen from beyond the arc. After the game, Fox addressed the team's defensive philosophy. "We're working," he told…...

11+ hour, 48+ min ago (1786+ words) Texas football'likely won't qualify for the College Football Playoffs but the Longhorns ended the season on a high-note after beating Texas A&M 27-17.' All is not lost on the Longhorns because they still have a bowl game to play and perhaps the biggest'game outside of anything in the CFP is the Citrus Bowl. The Citrus Bowl is played in Orlando, Fla., has first pick of'non-CFP SEC teams.' Whomever is selected from the SEC will face a top'non-CFP'selection from the Big Ten.' A representative from the Citrus Bowl sat in the press room after the Longhorns" overtime win at Kentucky Oct. 18. Another chatted with Texas coach'Steve Sarkisian after the victory over Mississippi State Oct. 25.' 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…...

16+ hour, 20+ min ago (245+ words) Game date, time and location:Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m. CST, Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas Radio:92.9 FM ESPN Radio/AM 680 (Memphis), News Radio AM 1200 (San Antonio) VITALS: TheMemphis Grizzlies(9-12) andSan Antonio Spurs (13-6) meet for the second of four matchups this season, with the Grizzlies losing the first matchup on Nov. 18. The two teams met four times in the 2024-2025 regular season, of which the Spurs won three. The Grizzlies are 42-77 all-time versus the Spurs during the regular season, including 23-37 in home games and 19-40 in road games. G Vince Williams Jr. F Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant: Out - Calf Jock Landale: Questionable - Ankle Ty Jerome: Out - Calf Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out - Toe Brandon Clarke: Out - Knee Javon Small: Out - Toe GG Jackson: Out - G League Zyon Pullin: Out - G League Victor Wembanyama: Out - Calf Stephon Castle: Out - Hip Jordan McLaughlin: Out - Hamstring David…...

16+ hour, 59+ min ago (364+ words) The San Antonio Marathon will have its inaugural race this Sunday. Runners will traverse a course of 26.5 miles through city landmarks, such as the Alamo, Brackenridge Park, the Botanical Gardens, The Pearl and Hemisfair. City officials gathered at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to host a "Know Before You Go" gathering to share information about the races this weekend. There will be three different races: the San Antonio Marathon, the half marathon and SATX 5K from Dec. 5-7. San Antonio Sports CEO Jenny Carnes said SA Sports has been dreaming of hosting a signature running event since they first hosted the Rock "n" Roll Marathon in 2008. "We are incredibly excited to welcome the runners from all across the city, from all 50 states and from over 25 countries to experience the best of San Antonio," Carnes said. Runners for the SATX 5K presented by Holidays…...