Virginia Stackel has five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. MATTHEWS, N.C. — The year 1918 was a monumental year in history. It was the year the Spanish flu pandemic began and World War I finally ended. It was also the year Virginia Stackel was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “I remember the people that had to go … Read more
Houston is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2019 after beating the Colts, 23-19, in Indianapolis Saturday. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2019 season after beating the Colts in a nail-biter in Indianapolis Saturday. It’s been a long time since the … Read more
The couple were parents to three children ages 18, 16 and 11, who were not injured and were being cared for. EL CAJON, Calif. — A couple died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide shooting at an apartment complex in San Diego County. The shooting occurred at around 12:43 p.m. Saturday at unit 676 of the … Read more
It’s unknown why he was being followed, and the sheriff said he couldn’t confirm what agency the off-duty officer was with. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man on a dirt bike was injured Saturday while being followed by an off-duty officer in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. EDITORIAL NOTE: The sheriff initially … Read more
DALLAS — A Mesquite police car was involved in a crash while chasing a vehicle that fled an attempted traffic stop, the department confirmed to WFAA on Saturday. The Mesquite Police Department said a two-man patrol unit attempted to make a traffic stop at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Samuell Boulevard and … Read more
The event, at Lucky Peak Reservoir, saw over 400 people take an ice-cold dip for charity. BOISE, Idaho — Over 400 people took the plunge into the icy cold waters of Lucky Peak to help Make-A-Wish Idaho at the 21st annual Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge. The event took place on Saturday, Jan. 6. President and CEO … Read more
The projected completion date is February 1 and it costs about $1 million to lay turf on each field. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tuloso-Midway Independent School District is upgrading its baseball and softball fields ahead of the new season. Both fields are getting new turf. There used to be grass there, but T-M Athletic Director … Read more