He has been the only player appearing on the sand so far in the Summer Games to receive anything but cheers from the crowd. PARIS, France — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mixture of boos and applause when … Read more
Ronald Lee Hughes has logged over one million miles without a crash. COULEE CITY, Wash. — Could you ever imagine doing the same job for four decades? One local postal delivery driver has exactly done that. Ronald Lee Hughes has been serving the same route in Coulee City, Washington for the past 40 years as … Read more
From the operatic opening ceremony to athletes’ warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the world are competing in dozens of disciplines among 32 sports. For those watching at home: Do you know what you’re going listening to during commercial breaks, while making snacks, or to distract you … Read more
Freer High School alumnus Steve McMichael will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame this year. FREER, Texas — The Freer Mighty Buckaroo Band is preparing to perform in the NFL Hall of Fame parade next month in Canton, Ohio. Freer High School alumnus Steve McMichael will be inducted into the NFL Hall of … Read more
The United States star forward is one of many who won’t be wearing the Stars and Stripes in Paris. PARIS, France — The United States men’s soccer team (USMNT) started off their 2024 Olympic Games with a 3-0 loss to host nation France and then a 4-1 win over New Zealand. If you’re watching the … Read more
The Austin Fire Department said it responded to the 800 block of Ruby Drive. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department said one person was injured in a fire involving “several vehicles and heavy equipment” in North Austin on Saturday afternoon. The fire started in the 800 block of Ruby Drive, near Interstate 35 and … Read more
Six athletes and a coach will be repping the Coogs in Paris while competing for other countries in Track and Field, swimming and diving. HOUSTON — Who’s house, Coogs house is temporarily moving across the pond to Paris this weekend for the 2024 Olympics. The University of Houston Cougars will have six current or former athletes … Read more