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Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injury
Read full article: Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injuryThe Utah Jazz have said this season will be centered on developing their young building blocks like forward Taylor Hendricks, but now he’s likely gone for the season.
Investigation underway after Air Force cadet from Texas found dead in dorm room
Read full article: Investigation underway after Air Force cadet from Texas found dead in dorm roomAn Air Force cadet was found dead in her dormitory and her cause of death is under investigation, according to the United States Air Force Academy.
Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open
Read full article: Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US OpenTaylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open men's final on Sunday.
Why some Texas cities are getting rid of their minimum parking rules
Read full article: Why some Texas cities are getting rid of their minimum parking rulesMost cities require homes and businesses to have parking. Critics say they drive up housing costs, foster car dependency and raise carbon emissions.
KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athletes of the Week: Lutheran South’s Kirra Musgrove, Taylor Crain
Read full article: KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athletes of the Week: Lutheran South’s Kirra Musgrove, Taylor CrainThis week’s KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athletes of the Week is Lutheran South Academy’s Kirra Musgrove and Taylor Crain
Missouri City woman says landlord isn’t helping as air conditioner has been out 4 days
Read full article: Missouri City woman says landlord isn’t helping as air conditioner has been out 4 daysThe Houston area is seeing triple digit heat and one Missouri City woman is fed up and said she’s been living without air conditioning for days. She said her landlord isn’t helping.
Texas woman turns $1,200 stimulus check into nearly million-dollar ‘cash stuffing’ business
Read full article: Texas woman turns $1,200 stimulus check into nearly million-dollar ‘cash stuffing’ businessA woman who lost her full-time job during the pandemic used her $1,200 stimulus check to start a “cash stuffing” business, which is now on track to bring in $1 million this year, MSNBC reports.
Honoring Our US Military on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Rodeo
Read full article: Honoring Our US Military on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the RodeoArmed Forces Appreciation Day is a day for honoring the brave men and women who serve for their service in the U.S. military. For the rest of us civilians, we are encouraged to come out, dress in red, white, and blue, and show appreciation for the troops, past and present.
US Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affair
Read full article: US Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affairU.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas is ending his reelection campaign and has admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group.
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after he admits to affair
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after he admits to affairTaylor made the stunning announcement hours after he finished his five-way primary with 49% of the vote. Former Collin County Judge Keith Self, who finished second, is now likely to become the next congressman for the 3rd District.
Spartans’ district title a product of growth, change
Read full article: Spartans’ district title a product of growth, changeKATY—If Seven Lakes senior guard Grant Van Hoozer doesn’t tear his ACL and miss his junior season last year, then sophomore guard A.J. Bates Jr. is on the JV and isn’t as advanced in his career as he is now.
Tornado victims include granddad who 'stole the show'
Read full article: Tornado victims include granddad who 'stole the show'A grandfather who “stole the show” anytime he was around his grandchildren was among dozens of victims killed by tornadoes that ripped through five states in the Midwest and South.
Michigan beats Hawaii 2-1 and moves into LLWS championship
Read full article: Michigan beats Hawaii 2-1 and moves into LLWS championshipCameron Thorning hit a two-run homer and struck out seven over 3 ⅓ innings as Michigan defeated Hawaii 2-1 in a semifinal Saturday at the Little League World Series.
The wild reports from the latest Texas Game Warden Field Notes
Read full article: The wild reports from the latest Texas Game Warden Field NotesThe following notes were compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports and published in a release. Here are some of the wildest reports from the department’s latest edition of Game Warden Field Notes:
ERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter storm
Read full article: ERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter stormERCOT asks Texans to conserve power, but says outages not expected as it nears emergency conditions
Read full article: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power, but says outages not expected as it nears emergency conditionsDeath of Texas Roadhouse CEO bringing attention to another possible complication of COVID-19
Read full article: Death of Texas Roadhouse CEO bringing attention to another possible complication of COVID-19The so-called “long haulers” have been known to suffer symptoms that range from relatively minor to downright debilitating. It was the latter for Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse chain. He took his own life after battling symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe tinnitus. “It’s hard for us as specialists to identify if this was something that was pre-existing, if there were other factors such as hearing loss, middle ear infection, noise exposure,” Dr. Gonzalez said. His story is one reason that Dr. Gonzalez said anyone suffering from this should see a doctor right away.
VYPE U Playoff Pics: Bush takes down #1 Katy Taylor
Read full article: VYPE U Playoff Pics: Bush takes down #1 Katy TaylorLeading the way for the Bush Broncos was Z. Bourgeois (#1) w/ 21 points, T. Smith (#11) w/ 19 points, and B. Love (#24) w/ 13 points. Love (#24) SLAMS! Love (#24) Mustang E. Melchiorre (#33)R. Hill (#3) brings the ball down court as J. Arnold (#10) D's up! Bronco T. Smith (#11) among Mustangs T. Harris (#42) and J. Arnold (#10) box out.
Katy Taylor: H-Town High School Sports Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank
Read full article: Katy Taylor: H-Town High School Sports Team of the Week presented by Allegiance BankH-Town High School Sports continues on AT&T SportsNet and it's time for another Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank. This week's accolade went to Katy Taylor Basketball, who won the district title for the first time in 25 years. Congrats to Taylor on the Team of the Week!
Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7
Read full article: Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7Taylor returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Arizona State scored twice in the opening 56 seconds to rout rival Arizona 70-7 Friday night. Freshman DeaMonte Trayanum converted an opening Arizona fumble into a 4-yard TD run 43 seconds after Taylor's TD return and the Sun Devils piled on one score after another. Arizona State lost the previous two games it played on last-minute TDs and three more to COVID-19 issues. Arizona State led 42-7 at halftime — most first-half points in Territorial Cup history — despite being outgained 260-241 in total yards. He is 9-20 and has not beaten Arizona State in three seasons in the desert, but also has a large buyout.
Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres
Read full article: Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with SabresFILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Forward Taylor Hall surprised many in turning down numerous contending NHL teams which courted him, and instead sign with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)BUFFALO, N.Y. – Taylor Hall refused to buy into the negativity surrounding the Buffalo Sabres, and instead focused on the positives. “Obviously, I’m betting on myself, but I’m betting that the Sabres can improve and have a good hockey season. “I have no fear in this it all, because I know Taylor Hall.
Top 3 barbecue joints to visit on your next trip to Taylor
Read full article: Top 3 barbecue joints to visit on your next trip to TaylorA trip to Taylor provides the essentials of any Lone Star diet: slow-smoked barbecue and cold local beer. Louie Mueller BarbecueKnown as the “Cathedral of Smoke,” this spot is one of Texas' most beloved barbecue joints. Since Louie Mueller first started serving barbecue in 1949, it’s been a no-frills kind of place. The separate bars and jukeboxes tell the story of segregation in Taylor, but also how the community found common ground in great local barbecue. Davis Grocery and BarbecueCheck out this under-the-radar grocery store and barbecue stop if you’re still in the mood for a snack.
National Democrats add three more Texas congressional districts to target list
Read full article: National Democrats add three more Texas congressional districts to target listCredit: United States CongressThe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding three more districts to its Texas target list, expanding an already ambitious battlefield in the state. The DCCC is now targeting 10 districts across Texas, or nearly half the GOP-held seats in the state's congressional delegation. "That consistent message and our 16-month long investment in Texas have put fast-changing districts like these ones in play and Democratic candidates in strong position to deliver in November." Taylor, Williams and Wright all won their races in 2018 by margins ranging from 8 to 10 percentage points. The National Republican Congressional Committee has argued that the Democratic candidates are too liberal for Texas and that the GOP is the party on offense with strong challengers against Allred and Fletcher.
Body found inside burning El Campo home after woman reported shooting, police say
Read full article: Body found inside burning El Campo home after woman reported shooting, police sayEL CAMPO, Texas – Investigators are searching for evidence connected to an early morning shooting and house fire in El Campo. According to the El Campo Police Department, officers responded to the home near Olive and Taylor streets around 1 a.m. Friday in reference to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found the home fully engulfed in flames and heard a woman screaming from inside. She was conscious but unable to talk.”The woman has been identified as 21-year-old Kaydra Sparks. El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill could not confirm the case is drug-related, however, he said his officers have responded to the home several times in the past for drug-related activity.