Dorothy West wrote "The Typewriter" at the age of 17, a story that explores dreams, family, and disillusionment. The tale is described as quietly devastating.
Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides have discussed the story, focusing on West's psychological insight. They also examined the worlds she created in her work over the decades.
Further details about the discussion and West's story are available, offering a deeper look into her writing and the insights she brought to her work.
safety
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a 2025 fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a teenage girl, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. Alianna Nicole Ujueta , 17, was shot and killed by Deshawn Suggs on Sept. 28, 2025, at a house party i...
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A recent series of grass fires in Castle Hills appears to be the work of one or more arsonists, according to the city’s fire chief. Chief Jim Ladewig said there have been four fires along a stretch near Loop 410 and West Avenue in the past month. Two of them happened within an ho...
Local
U.S. Marshals and partner agencies located or recovered 45 missing and endangered children during a multiagency operation. U.S. Marshals, San Antonio authorities locate 45 missing, endangered children was first posted on September 9, 2026 at 5:18 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Repo...
schools
DALLAS — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico on Wednesday said he opposed transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports “if it endangers safety or fairness,” reversing course on previous positions he took while in the Texas House opposing restrictions on trans...
News
A recall of imported ready-to-eat pork jowl includes products shipped to distributors and food service locations in Texas, federal food safety officials said Sunday. Prime Line Distributors Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Ferrarini USA Inc., of Hoboken, New Jersey, are rec...
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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state’s private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justi...
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico statewide "Love Thy Neighbor" food drive is aimed at to help Texans and highlight high food prices.
business
Planning a wedding or milestone event is no small feat. It takes vision, patience, timing, teamwork—and a whole lot of love for the details. From the first slice of cake to the final song of the night, these talented local businesses and professionals help turn big dreams into un...
parks
Five actors who live and work in London come to San Antonio every summer to spark the joy of acting, and Shakespeare
