‘Father of Peeps’ Bob Born dies at 98 – mySA

Ira “Bob” Born, a candy company executive known as the “Father of Peeps” for mechanizing the process to make marshmallow chicks, has died. He was 98. Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned company Born led for much of his life, said Monday that he had died peacefully on Sunday. Born began his life in … Read more

53-year-old Midland man died in Texas jail – Midland Daily News

Gabriella Ybarra, Isabelle Pasciolla, Hearst Newspapers Jan. 30, 2023 Daniel Pentkowski, 53, of Midland, was found dead in his cell Wednesday at the Bexar County Jail after experiencing an apparent “medical episode.” According to a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office news release, a cadet found Pentkowski lying on the floor in the fetal position in his cell. The cadet notified … Read more

Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness

LOS ANGELES – Trevor Noah feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on. “The nerves come in because you’re standing in front of not just some … Read more

Greg Simmons, charged with DWI, hires a specialist attorney – San Antonio Express-News

A longtime KSAT 12 sports director charged with DWI has hired an expert in defending such cases. Greg Simmons, who was arrested Friday and released the same day, retained Louis D. Martinez. Arrest records also indicate that Simmons was not given any special conditions, such as requiring an ignition interlock device, prior to his release … Read more