Couple, disabled son killed in Galveston house fire caused by space heater, fire department says

“My little brother was a true spirit,” he said. “They sacrificed everything to make sure that they could provide a life for him.” GALVESTON, Texas — Three people died in a Galveston house fire Sunday morning, Galveston Fire Department Assistant Chief Richie Pearson told KHOU 11. This happened around 7:30 a.m. on Sealy Avenue between … Read more

Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, whose hits included “Leader of the Pack,” has died. She was 75. Miriam Linna, founder of Weiss’ label, Norton Records, said Sunday that Weiss died Friday in Palm Springs, California. No cause of death was given. Rolling Stone first reported her death Friday. … Read more