NEW YORK – Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations Tuesday. Emma Thomas, Nolan’s wife and producing partner, roused him after a flurry of congratulatory messages came through on her phone. “Don’t take it as being blase,” Nolan told The Associated Press, laughing. “We just didn’t … Read more
The Garland police and fire departments responded to the crash in the 1700 block of N. Jupiter Road shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. GARLAND, Texas — A driver believed to be experiencing a medical episode while driving lost control of his Buick LeSabre at the intersection of Fieldcrest Drive and Jupiter Road in Garland Tuesday, … Read more
The boy’s mother also is due to stand trial. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Ezekiel Ramirez was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday in the death of 4-year-old Knox Longoria. He plead guilty to first-degree murder, after the jury found that he had caused the boy’s death by hitting him either with his hand or … Read more
Houston’s top two picks were honored as well as their first-year head coach. HOUSTON — Two rookie players and a rookie head coach led the Houston Texans’ worst-to-first turnaround this season. And now they have some awards to show for it. On Tuesday, Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud was named the Pro Football Writers of … Read more
People who care about this naturally beautiful play place say it’s time for everyone to work together to toss the trash out of the system. SAN ANTONIO — When storm water rushed down the San Antonio River channel Monday, it brought an unwelcome visitor: tons of trash. There are backpacks and discarded shoes, beer cans … Read more
Construction is expected to be completed between 2026 and 2028. GALVESTON, Texas — We heard it was coming and now it’s official. A new Margaritaville resort will open up in Galveston — in a $250 million venture. The resort, which will be at 317 East Beach Drive, will be a 300,000 square-foot development with 334 … Read more
The proposed tower in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown would stand at 1,907 feet if approved, developers say. OKLAHOMA CITY — Developers in Oklahoma City are aiming for new heights. Matteson Capital and architecture firm AO are asking the city for zoning that would allow them to build a 1,907-foot supertall tower that, if approved, would be … Read more