Want a summer job with water slides? Schlitterbahn is hiring more than 2,200 team members

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is hiring more than 2,200 seasonal team members through a Virtual Hiring Week running Feb. 13–22. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Want a job that feels more like summer vacation? Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is hiring more than 2,200 part-time and seasonal team members for the 2026 season, and the park says applying has … Read more

Valentine’s flowers under the microscope: CBP tops 1 billion stem inspections

CBP says it has already inspected more than 1 billion flower stems ahead of Valentine’s Day to stop harmful pests from entering the U.S. WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists say they are on pace for a record-breaking season as millions of flowers arrive in the U.S. ahead of Valentine’s Day. CBP … Read more

What? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins says Wembanyama reminds him of himself

Kendrick Perkins stirred controversy by likening himself to the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — There are no comparisons when it comes to San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama and what he does on the floor. His unique skills on both ends of the court, given his height and length, make him one-of-a-kind. But don’t tell … Read more

Multi-agency pursuit ends safely in Guadalupe County, sheriff’s office says

A nine-minute pursuit involving multiple agencies ended safely in Guadalupe County after the driver fled into the river near Seguin, officials said. SEGUIN, Texas — A multi-agency vehicle pursuit that entered Guadalupe County Monday morning ended safely after the driver fled into the Guadalupe River, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the … Read more

Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games. WASHINGTON — Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest Alpine skier of all time, is expected to compete in three events for the Milan Cortina games, after a disappointing performance four years ago in Beijing.  … Read more

US figure skater reunites with family from war-torn Ukraine at the Olympics after 4 years

The skater’s family has endured the ongoing war in Ukraine, with his brother enlisting in the army and his father’s business destroyed. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — It had been four long years since American figure skater Vadym Kolesnik saw family members still living in Ukraine. Four years of Russian bombs landing on Kharkiv, … Read more