Paul Pressler, a former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual abuse, dead at 94
Paul Pressler, the monumental Southern Baptist leader and Republican activist at the center of a massive sex abuse scandal, died on June 7. He was 94.
Month: June 2024
Permanent memorial under construction at site where 53 migrants were found dead in tractor-trailer in 2022
Next to the memorial built by volunteers will soon be a permanent memorial garden. SAN ANTONIO — At the end of June, marks two years since the deadliest human smuggling event in San Antonio and in the country. On June 27, 2022, migrants were found in a trailer of a semi-truck on Quintana Rd without … Read more
North Texas fire chief among 14 men arrested in prostitution sting, authorities say
Fourteen men, including a North Texas fire chief, are behind bars and face charges related to prostitution, according to a press release from the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
‘He’s one of the best players in the world’ | Mavs Head Coach Jason Kidd applauds Luka Doncic’s performance in dominant Game 4 win
The young star was the topic of national discussion after fouling out in the final crucial minutes of Game 3. DALLAS — It was do or die for the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. And through strong performances from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, they were able to keep their NBA Finals series with the … Read more
‘Understanding My Truths’ | Woman reflects on her childhood sexual abuse in hopes to help others
In the book, Jones bravely discusses overcoming trauma and alleged child abuse by her stepfather on the night of June 12, 2005. NEW ORLEANS — One in nine girls are sexually abused before the age of 18, and 1 in 20 boys, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime. 30-year-old Tonisha Jones never … Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
NEW YORK – Sean “ Diddy ” Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie, officials said Saturday. The mayor’s office said Combs returned the key after Adams sent letters to … Read more
Texas father-son newest MLB duo
Robert Ellis was an MLB pitcher for four different teams. In all of Robert’s years spent between MLB and minor leagues, Duke Ellis was never far behind. TYLER, Texas — Nobody understands what it takes to get to the big leagues like a big leaguer. That’s where Duke Ellis had a bit of an advantage … Read more