Captain B. Ballard, a federal firefighter with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, was honored after saving a passenger in cardiac arrest during a flight. NORFOLK, Va. — A federal firefighter stationed at NSA Portsmouth is being recognized for his quick actions that helped save a life while traveling off duty. Captain B. Ballard, a supervisor with Navy … Read more
The deadly incident happened on March 1 when the singer, her bandmates, and family were traveling in a van from a show in Mobile, Alabama, back to Atlanta. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Grammy-nominated R&B star Angie Stone had survived a van rollover and was attempting to get out when a tractor-trailer struck the disabled vehicle … Read more
Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members. TEXAS, USA — (The Texas Tribune) The Republican Party of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Thursday in a bid to restrict participation in the GOP’s primary elections to … Read more
The campers’ families “pleaded that their daughters did not die in vain,” Abbott said at the bill signing. AUSTIN, Texas — In the days and weeks following the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Lila, at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, Blake Bonner found himself wondering whether the tragedy was simply an unstoppable act … Read more
Theresa McCormick, 52, is accused of hitting and killing 75-year-old Cynthia Anthony outside a gas station near the Medical Center on Sunday. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police have arrested the driver accused in a fatal hit-and-run on the city’s northwest side. According to an arrest affidavit, 52-year-old Theresa McCormick was operating a 2010 gray … Read more
De’Aaron Fox names Draymond Green and Luka Doncic as top NBA complainers with referees. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ De’Aaron Fox was a guest on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” show and was asked who he thinks is the league’s biggest complainer with the refs. And the Spurs guard said it is the Warriors’ … Read more
Councilor Candace Avalos defended the trip, saying that social housing, which is prevalent in Vienna, may be the solution to housing affordability in Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — This week, about 20 people, including three city councilors and their chiefs of staff, are heading on a taxpayer-funded work trip abroad to see how social housing works in … Read more