Several agencies responded to the massive fire at the Atascosa County facility, where officials say two firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Leaders with Duraflame, which specializes in wood and fire starter products, said a “significant amount of the production capability” at a Pleasanton plant managed by a subsidiary company was destroyed in … Read more
Several agencies responded to the massive fire at the Atascosa County facility. No injuries were reported. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Leaders with Duraflame, which specializes in wood and fire starter products, said a “significant amount of the production capability” at a Pleasanton plant managed by a subsidiary company was destroyed in a massive weekend fire … Read more
His pro career started in the minors in Auburn, New York. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Before Billy Wagner became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball history, he was a quiet 21-year-old arriving in a compact truck to begin his pro career in the small city of Auburn, New York. Now a newly minted … Read more
Billy Wagner’s road to the Baseball Hall of Fame began with a humble summer in Auburn, New York. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Before Billy Wagner became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball history, he was a quiet 21-year-old arriving in a compact truck to begin his pro career in the small city of … Read more
Sanders’ doctor said a mass was found in his bladder and the doctors decided to remove the bladder, which cured the cancer. BOULDER, Colo. — Dallas Cowboys legend and current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year, but his condition was cured after getting his bladder removed, his … Read more
Houston’s iconic Shipley Do-Nuts franchise has been sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners following record-setting growth under Peak Rock Capital. HOUSTON — Shipley Do-Nuts, one of Houston’s most beloved homegrown brands, has a new owner. An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital announced Monday it has sold Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), marking … Read more
U.S. Army Private First Class Nicholas Hartman, who died in Normandy, has been identified through DNA. HOUSTON — After more than 80 years, a World War II mystery that haunted a Houston family has finally been solved. U.S. Army Private First Class Nicholas Hartman, a young soldier from Houston who died during the D-Day invasion … Read more