Biden taps Gaga, Clooney, Garner, others for arts committee

WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday announced a star-studded slate of members for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board to President Joe Biden on culture issues. The group will be co-chaired by Bruce Cohen, an Academy … Read more

Three in custody after allegedly ramming DPS vehicle; part of 281 shut down for investigation

The scene is going to be “shut down for a duration of time,” DPS Lt. Jason Reyes said following the incident, as authorities are investigating. SAN ANTONIO — Three suspects are in custody after a chase involving Texas Department of Public Safety authorities. The shooting happened on Highway 281 and 1604 around 1:30 p.m. on … Read more

First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved

The helmet reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. WASHINGTON — The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league … Read more

Why Jonathan Toews is playing final game as a Chicago Blackhawk

The Chicago Blackhawks are parting ways with their captain, whether he wants to keep playing or not. CHICAGO — Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be the last for Jonathan Toews as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. And it’s not necessarily tied to pending retirement, but actually a club decision. Blackhawks General Manager … Read more