Five NBA Stars that Hail from San Antonio
Published: June 1, 2021
When basketball fans think of talent factories, places like New York, Chicago and Philadelphia typically come to mind. They think of the asphalt at Harlem’s Rucker Park or the hardwood of Philadelphia’s Palestra.
But they should also think of the gyms at Wagner and Cole High Schools in San Antonio. Indeed, any list of America’s best basketball towns ought to include the 210 area code. That’s because, over the years, San Antonio has consistently proven itself to be one of the best pound-for-pound producers of basketball talent in the country. Nearly 25 current or former NBA or WNBA players were born in San Antonio or hail from the city including a handful of legitimate superstars in both the professional and collegiate ranks. So, if the basketball towns of America were facing off on the hardwood, here’s the all-stars who would make our starting five.
Electronics recycling event held today
406 Recycling s monthly electronics recycling will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the Good Samaritan Thrift Store located at 3067 N. Montana Ave.
A voluntary $10 donation to Good Samaritan is encouraged. Most items including personal electronics, office equipment, and entertainment systems, including accessories, are accepted for free at the event. Charges apply for some older style monitors and TVs, non-working microwaves, televisions larger than 36 inches, and data-destruction receipts.
406 Recycling s food waste collection program, 406 Compost, will also be on-site distributing collection buckets for new customers. 406 Compost collects food waste, including meats and grease, as well as compostable dishware for composting with worms in partnership with YES Compost. Details at 406Compost.com
Driving Around Texas Tech Campus Just Got a Little Easier
Jump in the car and get those engines running. Traffic has become much more organized along 4th Street.
Lubbock’s newest traffic signal, located at the intersection of 4th Street and Knoxville Avenue, has been activated today, Monday, May 24th, 2021. The City of Lubbock announced this exciting update about the signal’s activation last Friday, May 21st.
The City of Lubbock Traffic Operations department was on site working hard on the new project. The department encouraged drivers to slow down and remain attentive while in the work zones in order to maintain a safe environment for everyone on the road.
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