‘Ran on McDonald’s and Big Red’: 25 years later, North Texas HS relay team still holds national record

In 1998, the 4x100m relay team at O.D. Wyatt High School ran a 39.76, which broke both Texas and national records. To this day, the time has yet to be beat. FORT WORTH, Texas — Every track season in Texas, Milton Wesley, Monte Clopton, Michael Franklin and DeMario Wesley follow along — waiting to exhale … Read more

‘Blue Beetle’ actors may be sidelined by the strike, but their director is keeping focus on them

LOS ANGELES – In a normal summer, Friday’s arrival of “Blue Beetle,” the first DC superhero movie to feature a Latino lead, would be a splashy, triumphant moment for its filmmakers and stars. But with actors and screenwriters on strike, the film’s promotional campaign has been without its lead cast. That’s left director Ángel Manuel … Read more

Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami, says he’s happy with his choice

“I simply came here to play and keep enjoying football,” he said. MIAMI — Fans line up outside Inter Miami’s practice facility to watch Lionel Messi’s car drive away after training sessions. Players from opposing teams wait after matches to get his signature or just a simple handshake. His No. 10 jersey is everywhere in … Read more

Drunk drivers who kill a parent must pay child support, new law mandates

Bentley’s Law will go into effect in Texas as law enforcement enhances patrols statewide. It’s part of an initiative to crack down on drunk driving. SAN ANTONIO — At midnight Friday, enhanced patrols will take over Texas roads. Law enforcement is ramping up their efforts to catch drunk drivers. It’s part of a larger initiative … Read more