NASCAR star using his helicopter to provide Hurricane Helene aid

The Vancouver native turned NASCAR Hall of Famer also got his friends to help, as Helene’s aftermath continues to devastate thousands. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Vancouver native Greg Biffle, known for his achievements as a NASCAR driver, is using his personal helicopter and social media reach to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene this season. … Read more

Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in nail-biting finish

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in a clutch-time finish. PITTSBURGH — Dak Prescott threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert with 20 seconds remaining and the Dallas Cowboys slipped past the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 early Monday. The Cowboys (3-2) won their second straight after Prescott overcame a mistake-filled night to lead … Read more

‘Our whole lives were in it’ | Mother of three picking up the pieces after fire destroys her northeast-side home

Megan Denson received some supplies from her clients at a dog grooming business in Cibolo – but she says she needs more help. SAN ANTONIO — Luckily, Megan Denson, single mother of 3, was at work and her youngest daughter was at a birthday party when the fire erupted Sunday, October 29. The fire took … Read more

Historic Big Boy locomotive draws hundreds of fans to Houston stop of 10-state tour

The 600-ton locomotive is one of eight remaining from 1941. HOUSTON — A 600-ton piece of history is in Houston, allowing hundreds a chance to see the Big Boy locomotive up close. The 80-plus-year-old engineering marvel is wrapping up its trip through the heartland, stopping at Houston’s Amtrak station on Washington Avenue. When Big Boy … Read more

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush arrested for driving under the influence

Bush, who has been convicted of a DUI in the past, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated by the Arlington Police Department. ARLINGTON, Texas — A former Texas Rangers pitcher is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence, according to Arlington Police. Former Ranger Matt Bush was arrested Friday and charged with driving … Read more

‘The years just flew by’ | Brooklyn Park woman celebrates 100th birthday

Charlotte Tommerdahl was born on the White Earth Reservation in Callaway, Minnesota on Sept. 29, 1924 and moved to Minneapolis during WWII. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — With friends and generations of family standing around her, Charlotte Tommerdahl blew out the candle on her 100th birthday cake.  “The years just flew by,” she mused from an … Read more