Archives for July 2021

Just when you thought the list of invasive pests to sneak into Texas couldn’t get any longer, it did.Silver carp, a prolific variety of freshwater carp native to China, were recently discovered in Choctaw Creek in Grayson County. The creek rises about 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma near Sherman and runs northeast about 38 miles before dumping into the Red River along the … [Read more...] about Silver carp native to China discovered at Choctaw Creek in Grayson County.

The victim, from Pilot Point according to authorities, was found about two hours after someone made a call for help. PILOT POINT, Texas — A 17-year-old died, Thursday, after apparently drowning in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, officials said. According to officials with the Texas Parks … [Read more...] about 17-year-old drowns in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, officials say

The infomercial icon popularized phrases like, “But wait — there’s more,” and “Now how much would you pay?” LOS ANGELES — Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died, his … [Read more...] about Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86

Mollie Tibbetts Judge Hears Request for New Trial in Mollie Tibbetts Case After hearing hours of testimony Tuesday, Judge Joel Yates said he would take the matter under advisement and issue a written ruling as soon as possible By Ryan J. Foley • Published July 27, 2021 • Updated 2 hours … [Read more...] about Judge Hears Request for New Trial in Mollie Tibbetts Case

COVID-19 COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in TSA-E Once Again: DFW Hospital Council By Sophia Beausoleil • Published July 26, 2021 • Updated 42 mins ago > DOCTORS SAY A SURGE IS LARGELY PREVENTABLE OF PEOPLE GET VACCINATED, IT'S A MESSAGE … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in TSA-E Once Again: DFW Hospital Council

TOKYO — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:Biles, Ledecky headline Day 2 of OlympicsTwo of America’s star Olympians headline Sunday’s events at the Tokyo Games as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky both begin their quests to rewrite the record books.Simone Biles makes her first … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics roundup: Simone Biles to headline Day 2; U.S. men’s volleyball downs France