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Fort Hood becomes Fort Cavazos on May 9

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX44) — Fort Hood will officially be redesignated Fort Cavazos on May 9.The Fort Hood Press Center said Friday morning that this comes in honor of a Texas-born hero of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos. The ceremony will be held at the III Armored Corps Headquarters. Fort Hood family well-being enhanced by new policies The post is one of nine U.S. Army installations being redesignated based on the Naming Commission’s recommendations to remove the names, symbols, displays, monuments and paraphernalia honoring or commemorating the Confederate States of America.“We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero, a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic to reach the rank of four-star general in our Army. General Cavazos’ combat proven leadership, his moral character, and his loyalty to his Soldiers and their families, made him the fearless yet respected and influential le...

Whitecaps feel like underdogs in pursuit of Isobel Cup. That’s a good thing.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

Yes, the Minnesota Whitecaps are well aware of the cold streak they were on at the end of the regular season. It’s pretty much the only thing they heard about last week in the lead up to their semifinal matchup with the Boston Pride.Never mind that the Whitecaps were only a couple of wins away from playing for the Isobel Cup once again. Not many people were giving them a chance as they entered the playoffs on an eight-game losing streak — especially playing against the best team in the Premier Hockey Federation.“Obviously, it’s kind of been a story that we didn’t have the best lead up to the playoffs,” forward Sydney Brodt said. “We still believed in our team and knew it was a new game in the playoffs.”That belief propelled the Whitecaps to a major upset as they swept the Pride with a 5-2 win in Game 1 and a 4-1 win in Game 2. That set the stage for a winner-take-all championship between the Whitecaps and the Toronto Six on Sunday night at M...

Twins announce Pablo López as Opening Day starter

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The cost to acquire Pablo López was steep. It took a beloved batting champion, Luis Arraez, to get the deal done. But the Twins felt it was worth it for a man they view as a top-of-the-rotation starter for the next two seasons.What they’ve seen from him this spring has backed up their conviction, and on Friday thw Twins announced that López would draw the honor of being their Opening Day starter next Thursday in Kansas City.“When we acquired him, we did that in the light of him being a high-end arm, a top of the rotation, high-end arm and … we’ve seen everything we had hoped to see and … more,” manager Rocco Baldelli said.There were other good options. Every other member of the rotation — Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, Tyler Mahle and Kenta Maeda — has started an Opening Day game before, so when López found out the news last week when the Twins were trying to make backup plans to keep him on schedule in case he did not pitch a second game in the World Bas...

Gophers defensive tackle Trill Carter enters NCAA transfer portal

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

Gophers defensive tackle Trill Carter has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Friday.Carter was all-Big Ten honorable mention last season, with 19 total tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in all 13 games. Carter played 545 of Minnesota’s 797 defensive snaps last season and had a below-average grade of 62.6, according to Pro Football Focus.Carter, who has two years of eligibly remaining, played 30 total games for Minnesota. He is the 15th scholarship player to leave Minnesota since November. The U has added six players via the portal in that same period.

Three arrested after Schenectady search warrants

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady police report three arrests after two separate search warrants on March 24. Leslie Britt, 49, Karina Cotto, 26 and Enrique Pedragon, 21 all of Schenectady were arrested during the search warrants. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On the morning of March 24, Schenectady police conducted two search warrants inside 780 Albany Street, the Joseph Allen Apartments. Police report they found narcotics as well as a loaded handgun. All three individuals are expected to be arraigned in Schenectady Coty Court on March 24. Charges for Leslie BrittCriminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degreeCriminal possession of a weapon in the second degreeCriminal possession of a weapon in the third degreeCriminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree Lansingburgh investigation leads to drug arrest Charged for Karina CottoCriminal possession of a controlled substance ...

Free cone day returns at Saratoga Springs Ben & Jerry's

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For the first time since 2019, free cone day at Ben & Jerry's is back! Get your free ice cream at the Ben & Jerry's on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs on Monday, April 3 from noon to 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Each year the store chooses a nonprofit community partner that aligns with the values of Ben & Jerry's. The Saratoga store will be partnering with the Saratoga Springs Public Library and the newly formed SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga for the delicious event. Both nonprofit organizations will receive a portion of the free cone day tips.

African-American schoolhouse at Faust Park restored, reopening this weekend

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - After months of restoration efforts, Missouri’s oldest African-American one-room schoolhouse is set to reopen to visitors this weekend. African Schoolhouse #4 is the only known surviving log African-American school in St. LouisCounty. It stands at the Faust Park Historic Village in Chesterfield. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Built in 1893 by a group of Black farmers, the schoolhouse was originally located off Wild Horse Creek Road. The schoolhouse remained in use through the 1950s and was later donated to St. Louis County Parks staff for preservation efforts. In 2021, the schoolhouse was moved to its current location in Faust Park. Through hard work and determination from several people, it was painstakingly taken apart, piece by piece, but recently back together and restored. An African-American pastor in a white church helped with those efforts. “When you have a Black pastor, every month is Black history month...

Winning $1M Powerball ticket sold at St. Louis County Schnucks

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One Powerball player recently won a $1 million prize from a ticket purchased at a St. Louis County Schnucks. The winning ticket was purchased from the Schnucks store at 10275 Clayton Road near Ladue city limits and Interstate 64. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Missouri Lottery says the ticket was for the Feb. 22 drawing. The lucky winner matched all dive white-ball numbers for that drawing: 11, 19, 39, 44 and 65. The Powerball number was 7. Missouri Lottery did not disclose whether the winner has claimed the prize. Four players in Missouri have won $1 million prizes this year with the matching white-ball numbers in Powerball drawings. One player doubled their prize with the addition of Power Play.Lottery officials say only one person usually matches all five-white Powerball numbers, without the winning Powerball number, per 11 million entries.

Broncos signing WR Marquez Callaway, another former New Orleans player, to one-year deal, sources say

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

Another day, another former Sean Payton player from New Orleans joining the coach in Denver.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Breaking down Broncos by position between free agency and April’s NFL Draft Denver Broncos | How Sean Payton convinced Samaje Perine to join Broncos, embrace backfield partnership with Javonte Williams Denver Broncos | Broncos WR KJ Hamler facing lengthy absence after tearing muscle while training on his own, source says Denver Broncos | Free agency winners and losers for Broncos after heavy duty opening 10 days Denver Broncos | Broncos Mailbag: Where will Denver turn in remaining free agent pool and NFL Draft for more help? The Broncos signed wide receiver Marquez Callaway to a one-year deal Friday, multiple sources confirmed to The Post.Callaway, a fourth-year player, had his best season with the Saints in 2021 when he started 11 games and caught 46 passes (84 targets) for...

Transgender activist and United Airlines flight attendant Kayleigh Scott found dead in Colorado

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:31:58 GMT

A transgender United Airlines flight attendant celebrated after she appeared in a 2020 company Trans Day of Visibility commercial has died at age 25 by suicide in her Colorado home, authorities confirmed Friday.Police found the body of Kayleigh Scott in the house where she was living in Englewood, south of Denver, early Monday, Arapahoe County Coroner senior medical investigator Shannon Sanamo said. She committed suicide, Sanamo said.Scott in 2021 emerged as a high-profile transgender activist.A final post on her Facebook page referred to taking “final breaths,” apologized “to everyone I let down” and declared: “To those that I love, I am sorry I could not be stronger.” The post also addressed “Brianna,” apparently a reference to the transgender British teenager Brianna Ghey, who in February was murdered in a case under investigation as a hate crime.In the United Airlines commercial titled “United – Kayleigh’s Story,” Scott declared “I am trans and I am proud...