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Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities.

Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Association Awards nominations for a second year in a row.

The Rev. James Robinson is hosting the 20th annual Gospel Vision Back to School Bash from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Barbara Jordan Community Center, located at 2803 E. Commerce St.

Houston agreed to tackle illegal dumping to settle a federal civil rights case. Neighbors alleged the city failed to respond quickly enough to dumping complaints in primarily Black and Latino areas.

Country artist HARDY leads the Academy of Country Music Awards nominees with seven including song of the year for “Wait in the Truck,” featuring Lainey Wilson.

Already considered a hub for Latin, hip hop and electronic music, now Miami is going country.

Due in September, the report was delayed to allow a full review of 2019 cases, the state health agency said. That review didn’t change the findings.

A Texas judge has refused to throw out statements made to police by the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson and set the case for trial in June 2023.

Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas, and it packs about 80 times the climate-warming power of carbon dioxide.

It's been quite a year for conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson.

A’ja Wilson scored 20 points to help the U.S. beat China 77-63 in the women’s World Cup.

Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4.

A’ja Wilson has earned WNBA MVP honors for the second time in her young career.

Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories.

The U.S. Justice Department says it has launched a civil rights investigation to determine whether the city’s response to residents’ complaints about illegal dumping was discriminatory.

A woman accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson as a romantic rival has pleaded not guilty to murder and the judge granted her attorneys request for a quick trial, scheduling it to begin in late October.

Alaska State Troopers have have halted their search for a missing woman whose 2-year-old grandchild was found alone last week in a locked car stuck in mud on a rural road.

Alaska State Troopers are searching for the grandmother of a toddler found alone and abandoned for two days in a locked car on a rural Alaska road after the vehicle got stuck.

A woman accused of killing a professional cyclist is back in Texas after her arrest in Costa Rica, where she fled amid a 43-day manhunt.

The U.S. Marshals Service says a Texas woman suspected in the fatal shooting of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson at an Austin home has been arrested in Costa Rica.

The number of women competing at the highest level of college athletics continues to rise along with an increasing funding gap for men’s and women’s sports programs.

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong is wanted for the shooting death of Anna “Mo” Wilson.

An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place.

Rebel Wilson is headed back to the BAFTA Film Awards to serve as host Sunday and says she's “pumped'' but ”nervous.'.

Police in the Atlanta area say a stray bullet struck and killed an English astrophysicist while he was inside an apartment.

Love is a fickle thing, isn’t it?

A Missouri woman has been charged with killing her boyfriend with a sword on Christmas Eve.

One of the most well-known houses in Windcrest is about to get some national fame as the homeowners were selected to compete on season nine of ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight.”

A mural of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., acts as an inspiration for people in an East side neighborhood. It also has become a place for selfies.

Community takes action to bring gun safety awareness

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo , left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA – Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 10 of his 32 points in overtime to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s best teams. Tobias Harris scored 19 points and Danny Green added 18 for Philadelphia, which had its six-game winning streak snapped. After being hounded by Simmons for most of the game, Antetokounmpo found his offense in the extra session with Simmons in foul trouble. He scored 10 straight Bucks points, the last a 10-foot jumper in the lane that pushed Milwaukee's lead to 105-98 with 1:11 left in overtime.

FILE - This Oct. 17, 2007, file photo, shows the BBC, British Broadcasting Corporation sign on their offices at White City in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)BEIJING – China is complaining anew about recent reporting by the BBC, days after summoning the British ambassador to Beijing to register displeasure over a recent article she penned defending press freedom. In its letter, the Chinese Embassy singled out a BBC Radio 4 report titled “The Disinformation Dragon” that aired on Tuesday. In his criticism of Wilson's article, Zhao said China had stated to her its “solemn position on the relevant issue." “Ambassador Wilson’s article, with a confused logic, avoids all the facts, including the British media’s disinformation and false reporting on China," Zhao said.

Houston Rockets' John Wall, bottom, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. All rights reservedHOUSTON – The game between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night was postponed because of continued utility shortages in the area from this week’s winter storm. Friday’s game against Dallas was called off on Thursday. The team said the decision was made after discussions with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the NBA. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

FILE - Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, appears during a portrait session at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on June 12, 2014. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday night, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. Following the Supremes’ disbandment, Wilson released the solo albums “Mary Wilson” and “Walk the Line” and wrote a handful of books, including the best-selling “Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme” and “Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together."

In the third week of COVID-19 vaccine allotments, 23,975 doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine will be sent to Bexar County hospitals, according to the state’s health department. The Bexar County hospitals set to receive the shipments include University Health System, Christus Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, Methodist hospitals and the UT Health San Antonio clinic, Wellness 360. State health officials believe the vaccine will be offered to the general public beginning Spring 2021. Read more about vaccines on KSAT.com:Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? CVS administers COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents, employees starting MondayKSAT Explains: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines

RICHMOND, Va. – A wild animal trainer featured in the popular “Tiger King” series on Netflix has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges. Antle was indicted Thursday by a Frederick County grand jury on felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy, plus multiple misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and conspiracy to violate the Endangered Species Act. Two of his daughters also have been indicted on charges of animal cruelty and violating the Endangered Species Act. Keith Wilson, owner of Wilson's Wild Animal Park in Winchester, Virginia, was indicted by the same grand jury on charges of wildlife trafficking, conspiracy, animal cruelty and violating the Endangered Species Act. Wilson and his nephew were indicted in November on 46 counts of animal cruelty.

Pastors across the country say they and their congregations have responded with creativity and resiliency and invigorated community spirit even as the outbreak forced widespread cancellations of in-person services. (AP Photo/Emily Leshner)The coronavirus pandemic has posed daunting challenges for houses of worship across the U.S., often entailing large financial losses and suspension of in-person services. Financially, there’s no simple summary of how houses of worship have fared through six months of pandemic. Similarly, online services by Valley Beth Shalom, a synagogue in Encino, California, have attracted new members from Israel, England and Brazil. Scott Jones, UMC bishop for 58 counties in eastern Texas, said one short-term challenge is avoiding singing as in-person services resume.

Vanessa Wilson was named the new chief of the Aurora Police Department this week after serving as its interim leader. It would never have happened, she told The Associated Press, had officers used their common sense to respond to what they observed. The Colorado attorney general is investigating a year after a local prosecutor said there wasnt enough evidence to prosecute the officers. Its one of a handful of investigations into McClains death, including a city review of police policies like use of force. Jared Polis told reporters Tuesday that he hopes Wilson is ready to work to increase transparency within the department and rebuild trust.

ATHENS A point of pride for Greece was touched by controversy Monday, as the countrys prime minister was criticized by an opposition party for using a military helicopter during a trip to celebrate with Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, on being granted Greek citizenship. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Prime Minister Kyriakos shared a photograph of showing him and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki at a meeting with Hanks and Wilson, who were holding up their new Greek passports. Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are now proud Greek citizens, Mitsotakis wrote in the post. Greece offered citizenship to Hanks, Wilson, and their two children, in recognition of the familys help in raising funds for the victims of a deadly wildfire near Athens in 2018. They then used a military helicopter for a trip to the ancient theater of Epidaurus on Sunday to watch a performance of an ancient tragedy.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were the first major celebrities to test positive for COVID-19 back in early March, while working in Australia, and once he recovered, Hanks donated plasma to help others with the virus. Well, he's still donating plasma to help the cause, and recently has been gearing up for the release of his World War II battleship drama Greyhound. Before Hanks and Wilson left Australia, Hanks was working on preproduction for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, in which the actor plays Presley's longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Hanks' new war drama, Greyhound -- which was also written by the two-time Oscar winner -- premieres July 10 on Apple TV+. RELATED CONTENT:Tom Hanks Donates More Plasma After Recovering From COVID-19'Splash' Stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah Reunite and Dish on Their Underwater KissTom Hanks Surprises Wright State University's Graduating Class With Inspiring Video MessageTom Hanks Jokes That a COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Called 'Hank-ccine'ExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineZach SeemayerThu, 07/02/2020 - 19:08

Ciara's 6-year-old son, Future, taught Russell Wilson a lot about love and life. "Being a stepdad ... has taught me, really, what love is like, what life is really like, [and] how God intends us to love," he said. Ciara and Wilson married in 2016; the athlete has been a part of Future's life since he was a baby. "Hopefully we can continue to educate, continue to understand, continue to love in the midst of the process. RELATED CONTENT:Why Ciara and Russell Wilson Are the Ultimate Couple GoalsRussell Wilson Recalls Racist Encounter Following 2014 Super Bowl WinRussell Wilson, Megan Rapino and Sue Bird Will Host a Remote 2020 ESPYS

SAN ANTONIO – Irene Wilson, who recently moved to San Antonio to be with family, turned 105 on Wednesday and was surprised with a drive-by birthday parade. Wilson's daughter said she was able to take her mother to visit parts of San Antonio, and Wilson's 98-year-old sister also visited before the pandemic began. Wilson has said her secret to a long life is filling it with people, and Wednesday's ceremony was her chance to get so many people on a special day. Watch the story in the video player above.