Billy Wagner’s road to the Baseball Hall of Fame began with a humble summer in Auburn, New York. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Before Billy Wagner became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball history, he was a quiet 21-year-old arriving in a compact truck to begin his pro career in the small city of … Read more
His pro career started in the minors in Auburn, New York. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Before Billy Wagner became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball history, he was a quiet 21-year-old arriving in a compact truck to begin his pro career in the small city of Auburn, New York. Now a newly minted … Read more
Sanders’ doctor said a mass was found in his bladder and the doctors decided to remove the bladder, which cured the cancer. BOULDER, Colo. — Dallas Cowboys legend and current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year, but his condition was cured after getting his bladder removed, his … Read more
Houston’s iconic Shipley Do-Nuts franchise has been sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners following record-setting growth under Peak Rock Capital. HOUSTON — Shipley Do-Nuts, one of Houston’s most beloved homegrown brands, has a new owner. An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital announced Monday it has sold Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), marking … Read more
U.S. Army Private First Class Nicholas Hartman, who died in Normandy, has been identified through DNA. HOUSTON — After more than 80 years, a World War II mystery that haunted a Houston family has finally been solved. U.S. Army Private First Class Nicholas Hartman, a young soldier from Houston who died during the D-Day invasion … Read more
House members took in-person public feedback in Arlington, while Senate members heard from Texans virtually. AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers held two hearings on congressional redistricting on Monday. A House committee took in-person testimony in Arlington, while a Senate committee gathered in Austin only allowed virtual testimony about the idea of redrawing congressional district boundaries … Read more
Chief Michael Phillips went missing on July 5, but his body has yet to be recovered. The Marble Falls Area VFD announced an end of watch on July 15. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Crews continue to search for a volunteer fire chief from Marble Falls who has been missing for more than 20 days, following … Read more