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The strangest Texas town names: How to say them, and how they got there

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Between different languages, traditions, events, notable people, and sometimes just a distinct sense of humor, Texas has a long history of towns winding up with names ranging from the unique to the downright silly. Because of that, it isn't uncommon for newcomers and locals alike in the Lone Star State to have a couple of questions: How do you even say that, anyway? How did they come up with that?How do you say that?In much the same way that the 1940s saw the publication of the first complete mile-by-mile guide to Route 66, highlighting otherwise unknown communities and details in the Texas Panhandle and much of the rural expanses of the United States, Paducah (“Puh-doo-kuh”) native George Mitchel Stokes of Baylor University compiled a list of pronunciations of more than 2,300 place names across Texas. The Texas Almanac crafted a list based on Stokes' work to recognize and record the communities of the Lone Star State, which is now available online to guide travelers on how to talk ...

Leonard Greene: ‘I Have a Dream’ was the most important speech at the March. This was a close second.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

At the age of 92, attorney and activist Clarence Jones reminds us of the life Martin Luther King Jr. might have enjoyed if he had been a simple church pastor or a seminary professor.Jones, a top King lieutenant and a trusted friend of the slain civil rights leader, has been blessed with longevity and a perch from which to reflect on a great man and an even greater movement.“I thought Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest geniuses of our time,” said Jones, a lawyer and adviser who helped craft many of King’s soul stirring speeches. “An imperfect person and a perfect calling.”Sixty years ago, Jones helped King craft his signature sermon, the “I Have a Dream” speech that is almost synonymous with King himself.Jones remembers the days of preparation and exasperation at Washington D.C.’s Willard Hotel, where he and King and other advisers pored over the language of the speech, chasing away labor leaders and elected officials who al...

Letters: Rain or shine, Golden Thyme owners pulled off amazing JazzFests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Amazing JazzFestsI do not know Mychael Wright and his wife Stephanie personally, but do know that, rain or shine, they pulled off amazing JazzFests.I recall that at noon sharp, an upbeat New Orleans style group would kick things off near the Golden Thyme coffee shop. This was followed by days of performances by talented musicians, both national and local.I always felt that area’s sense of community during this Fest, where people greeted each other and stopped and had conversations. Also, a mecca for Jazz-, food- and fashion lovers. Kudos to this dedicated couple for carrying this on for so many years. I have no doubt that whatever their next venture, it will prove “golden.”Ursula Krawczyk, St. Paul Whose duty it is“Decades of excessive spending, paid with debt” and “the federal government needs to get its fiscal house in order” are the first seven and last 11 words in the Orange County Register’s opinion in this paper on Aug.13.Th...

Infant rescued following Amber Alert; search continues for suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A two-month-old baby girl has been located unharmed after an Amber Alert was issued. Many individuals likely received notifications on their phones about the alert yesterday morning.Law enforcement successfully tracked down both the baby and the Ford Escape vehicle mentioned in the Amber Alert. However, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported that the suspect implicated in the case remains evasive at this time.James Stephen Richardson Jr., a 28-year-old man, allegedly took the child. He is alleged to have assaulted the child's mother.The investigators have revealed that the suspect made threats to harm the child and absconded with the mother's SUV. A deputy sheriff shared that numerous citizens actively participated in the search efforts, which resulted in the safe discovery of the baby approximately four hours after the issuance of the Amber Alert.

Make a difference by recycling scrap, proceeds donated

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- They have been at it for about 14 years. Volunteer members from the Mary Mother of the Church Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul have been recycling scrap metal since 2009. To date, their recycling efforts have raised about $194,000.And the group has almost achieved a goal they could never have imagined at the start; they hope to reach their $200,000 goal by the end of the year. One hundred percent of the funds earned go directly to helping the poor.Currently, our recycling earns about $1,500 a month, providing funds to aid those in need. “Summertime is busier for recycling,” says Dick Drury, a long-time Vincentian volunteer.The recyclers had humble beginnings, according to Drury. A fellow Mary Mother of the Church parishioner, Dan Schoenekase, used his own truck to pick up old appliances, lawn mowers, heaters, patio tables, cabinets, and anything made of metal that was to be discarded. “Dan is handy, and he carefully stripped metals from the items, saving all the meta...

Fatal shooting leaves one dead, two injured in north St. Louis incident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man has been pronounced dead, and two women have sustained injuries in a shooting incident in North Saint Louis. The occurrence took place at the intersections of Kassouf and Peck shortly before 10 p.m. last night, near Fairgrounds Park. Upon the arrival of the police at the scene, they discovered the man unconscious and not breathing, having been shot in the chest. One of the women suffered a gunshot wound to her face, while the other was shot in the leg. Efforts are underway to obtain an update on their conditions this morning. However, it is confirmed that homicide detectives have launched an investigation into the matter due to the man's fatal outcome.

Hurricane Hilary moves very near to Mexico’s Baja coast packing deadly rainfall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

By IGNACIO MARTINEZ and STEFANIE DAZIO (Associated Press)CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary neared landfall on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula as a still-dangerous Category 1 hurricane carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S.The National Weather Center in Miami said that as of 5 a.m. the storm was “very near” the Baja coast south of Ensenada, and 285 miles (460 kilometers) from San Diego, California. The maximum sustained wind speed dropped to 80 mph (130 kph) while spreading “heavy rains” northward over the peninsula.Meteorologists warned that despite weakening, the storm remained treacherous.One person drowned Saturday in the Mexican town of Santa Rosalia, on the peninsula’s eastern coast, when a vehicle was swept away in an overflowing stream. Rescue workers managed to save four other people, said Edith Aguil...

Hurricane Hilary begins to impact Southern California: Live updates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in Southern California on Sunday as a weak Category 1 hurricane or a tropical storm with rainfall amounts ranging from 2 to 10 inches. Refresh page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker | Full Coverage7:00 a.m. Sunday - The Los Angeles County Fire Department is warning people to stay away from waterways and river channels. "The swift moving water can be very powerful and even dangerous." 6:40 a.m. Sunday - Light to moderate rain is falling in the Inland Empire, where KTLA's Megan Telles is reporting live. KTLA's Megan Telles reports from Rancho Cucamonga where rain from Hurricane Hilary began to fall Sunday morning. Aug. 20, 2023. (KTLA)Light rain was beginning to fall in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties Sunday morning and will gain intensity throughout the day. Tap for detailed Hilary rain forecast>>>6:30 a.m. Sunday - Current satellite views of Hurricane Hilary.Hu...

CBD For Dog Seizures? — Can CBD Help Epileptic Dogs?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Recent statistics from the American Kennel Club (AKC) suggest that ~ 0.75 percent of all dogs suffer from epileptic seizures. Even more troubling, about 30 percent of dogs that take anti-epilepsy medications still experience severe symptoms. Considering prescription medications carry risks of side effects, it’s no wonder many pet owners are looking for natural alternatives for managing epilepsy in dogs.Recently, CBD has emerged as one of the top all-natural supplements for people struggling with seizures. The 2018 US Farm Bill may not have passed if scientists didn’t discover CBD’s anti-epilepsy potential. Even the FDA approved a CBD-infused drug for the treatment of childhood epilepsy.Understandably, many dog owners have questions about whether CBD could work for their pet’s epilepsy problems. Could people use CBD products to help manage seizures? Does CBD have similarly positive results on dogs and humans?The Straight Facts: Does CBD Oil Help Dogs With Seizures?We should start by ...

Community college district faculty ranked among most diverse in the nation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Faculty diversityA recent study ranks faculty at the two campuses in the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District is among the most diverse in the nation.According to a Diversity Index compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education, San Jose City College ranks No. 3 and Evergreen Valley College No. 5 nationally among all two-year public institutions.The index was published recently and ranks colleges with the greatest racial and ethnic diversity among faculty members by measuring “the probability that any two full-time instructional faculty members at an institution are from different racial or ethnic groups.”Interim chancellor Dr. Beatriz Chaidez said the index reflects the district’s hiring practices.“While we certainly benefit from being located in one of the most diverse regions in the country, we have also been very intentional with our faculty recruitment,” Chavez said. “Representation matters. It’s important that our students have educational role models with whom they ca...