Here's a guide to the holiday, from the 1860s to now. WASHINGTON — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Auto club AAA said in a travel … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Memorial Day — including its controversies
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Fishing guide reels in ‘once in a lifetime catch.’ Check out the ‘unicorn’ creature
An Oklahoma fishing guide set out for a solo fishing trip, having no idea that what lurked below was a “rare” creature. Ryan Davison, one half of the Oklahoma Paddlefish … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about Fishing guide reels in ‘once in a lifetime catch.’ Check out the ‘unicorn’ creature
65-year-old kayaker missing after not returning home from fishing outing, PA reports say
Authorities in Pennsylvania are searching for a 65-year-old man who went missing during a fishing outing. Pennsylvania State Police say Shane Allen Phillips, of Sycamore, was reported missing Thursday, May … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about 65-year-old kayaker missing after not returning home from fishing outing, PA reports say
Beachfront lagoons are one of many new trends coming to North Texas ‘master-planned communities’
Lagoon-living projects are popping up outside the big city. Some feature a 16-lane bowling alley, mini water parks, surfing simulator machine, swim up bars, etc. PROSPER, Texas — Soon, thousands of homeowners won’t have to travel outside North Texas to visit the beach. Developers are building beachfront lagoons, a … [Read more...] about Beachfront lagoons are one of many new trends coming to North Texas ‘master-planned communities’
22-year-old man’s body recovered from Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie fire officials report
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A 22-year-old man’s body was recovered from Joe Pool Lake, resulting in the first drowning reported for 2023, officials said. The Grand Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) said around 5:55 p.m. Thursday, May 4, crews responded to the report of a possible drowning after a witness said a swimmer did not resurface near location marker LC11. … [Read more...] about 22-year-old man’s body recovered from Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie fire officials report
Man’s Body Recovered After Drowning in Joe Pool Lake Thursday
The body of a 22-year-old man last seen swimming in Joe Pool Lake has been recovered. According to the Grand Prairie Fire Department, they were notified of a possible drowning in the lake just before 6 p.m. Thursday. A witness reported a swimmer last seen near marker LC11 hadn't resurfaced. The department's dive team conducted a search and found the body of a man who was not … [Read more...] about Man’s Body Recovered After Drowning in Joe Pool Lake Thursday