Texas, Houston-area leaders honor Jimmy Carter’s impact and legacy following his passing

Carter passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, The Carter Center announced. HOUSTON — Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, died Sunday at age 100. Reactions are pouring in from leaders across the country, including those from Texas and the Houston area. Carter passed away Sunday afternoon … Read more

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum offering new display, memorial books for Carter

Memorial books will be available for the public to sign starting on Dec. 30 until the day of Carter’s burial. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum will be commemorating the life of Former President Jimmy Carter with a new display and memorial pieces for the public to sign.  “Remembering … Read more

President Jimmy Carter’s legacy celebrated by Washington state leaders after his passing at 100

Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. president. He passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia. SEATTLE — Washington state leaders are reacting to the news that President Jimmy Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. … Read more

9 Austin bar and venue experts take over popular Old Austin space near UT

The main change will be that the bar stays open even when there are no shows scheduled. (CultureMap Austin) The evolution continues at the 29th Street Ballroom, the music venue formerly attached to Spider House Café. It’s no secret, Resound Presents CEO and co-founder Graham Williams says, that he and a large team of other … Read more

Missing 75-year-old woman found safe

Linda Vergamini, 75, was found less than 24 hours after being reported missing on Friday near the 400 block of Silver River Road in Gholson, Texas. WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department reported that 75-year-old Linda Vergamini has been found.  She went missing on Friday near the 400 block of Silver River Road in … Read more