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Rain and lower temperatures ahead
Better rain chances starting late Monday and lasting through midweek. Isolated showers are in the forecast tomorrow through the weekend, but the coverage will be more limited than earlier today. Also, the timing will be confined to the afternoon hours. Brief “splash ‘n dash” showers will be it through Sunday,...
Top-35 prospect Sebastian Williams-Adams planning visits with Kansas, Texas A&M and UConn
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 four-star power forward Sebastian William-Adams is in talks with Kansas, Texas A&M and UConn for official visits, he told ZAGSBLOG. “I haven’t scheduled any yet,” Williams-Adams said. “But I know I’ve talked with [them].” The talented forward has already unofficially visited Kansas and Texas A&M. He has also been hearing from Purdue and Auburn. He broke down all of these schools: Kansas: “My mom’s from Wichita, so Kansas in kind of home. And I’ve been up there on an unofficial visit. Everyone’s the same in his [Bill Self’s] eyes, it doesn’t matter. As long as you’re a college player he’s going to give you his all. You know, he holds no punches. So I really enjoy that about him. And I really admire that because he’s going to treat you like you’re the worst player on earth or the best player on earth. He gives you compliments, when he compliments you, it’s a big thing. So I just really liked seeing that, especially when I was on my unofficial.” On the unofficial visit to Kansas: “It was a game where the students had all left campus and it was against Yale. No offense to Yale, but it’s not like one of their big rivalry matchups. So I was just expecting a bit crowded, like the lower levels not the upper levels. But no, they packed that down. The alumni came back, all the people, donors, they came back. And they were all chanting ‘Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!’ And the Phog? I actually was like, ‘I would hate to be on the opposing team because I just know you can’t hear nothing.’ It was literally just a basketball filled place. They like live and die as Jayhawks so that was really amazing to see.” Texas A&M: “Since my freshman days, they’ve been in contact. They actually saw me first here at Peach Jam when I was 15. So ever since then its been kind of a building relationship. They always sure they keep in contact and they always make sure I know that I’m wanted there. Coach Buzz [Williams], I just like their hard nature of basketball. They get after it. They go and get rebounds. Their players they all are really committed to winning. They don’t really care about their role. They just all locked in. A lot of times they’re David in the Goliath situation and they always somehow manage to pull out the win, so that’s really nice about that school.” UConn: “I told you earlier I like winning. I hate losing so much. So the act they’ve won two national titles back to back, they’re aiming for a the third in a row. I mean that just, to me, speaks volumes about their program. The fact that they’re able to keep players, even if they’re not playing the most. They still brought them on the team trying to win. And like I said they develop pros and win championships, that sounds like the best of both worlds to me.” Purdue: “Ever since USA I worked with him [Matt Painter] when I went to the trials, and he and I have just kind of developed a bond. We have a lot of similar interests. He’s just kind of always made sure, he knows he came in my junior year, but has been making sure that he makes up for lost time. Making sure that I know I’m really wanted at Purdue. To have him consistently show up for me and tell me, not just on the phone, like ‘I’m there for you. I want you here.’ But to actually see him in person and he’s constantly reassuring me that he wants me to be there. So that’s really nice to be supported like that.” Auburn: “Yea coach [Bruce] Pearl, he’s a high energy guy. You know, 6:00 in the morning he’s going to give you his 100% same as 6:00 in the night. So just having that type of energy and just that kind of vibrant personality has kind of like drawn me towards him. Not to mention they develop a lot of similar guys to me, especially in the forward position. So definitely having that at Auburn and him being a main component of that is really interesting to see.” So far at Peach Jam, Williams-Adams has contributed 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for JL3 Elite while shooting 52.4% from the field. He describes himself as a two-way player. “You know, very versatile forward,” Williams-Adams said. “I can bring the ball up when our point guard is out, rebound, get out, push it, just kind of a do it all type of player.” Williams-Adams is ranked the No. 35 overall prospect in the 2025 class by 247Sports. His favorite NBA player is Kawhi Leonard and his favorite artists is Tyler the Creator. A hidden talent of Williams-Adams is that he can play the Clarinet. “I had to quit because I couldn’t make any of the band concerts and stuff like that, but yea I was really talented at that back in the day,” he said. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Peyton Manning's Emotional Message to Arch Manning Playing in the SEC
Legendary Hall of Fame and former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning shared an emotional message to his nephew Arch Manning, who is poised to make his mark with the Texas Longhorns in the SEC. On Thursday afternoon, Manning joined the Pat McAfee Show to discuss Texas' entry into the SEC. ...
Pills, flies, food stored in trashbags found at Mission taqueria
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, be ready for the most violations caught on camera by a health inspector. Fly swatters were found next to raw food and prescription drugs were found just inches from food. This combination could be considered a recipe for disaster.
The Body of Missing Texas A&M University Student Caleb Harris Was Found in a Wastewater Well
A couple of hours before Caleb Harris disappeared, he was playing with his roommate's girlfriend's puppy outside their apartment in Corpus Christi, Texas. About an hour later, he ordered food from Uber Eats and sent a Snapchat of the dog to his little sister.The last message Harris sent was a video of a drainage ditch near his apartment, which he Snapchatted to a friend in San Antonio. That was around 3 a.m. but by 11 the next morning, he hadn't been seen. His roommate stumbled upon the Uber Eats order outside of their front door. What happened to Caleb Harris?...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Hot and dry weather briefly return to North Texas before cooler weather and storms
NORTH TEXAS — A little bit of rain hit the DFW airport Thursday, keeping temperatures below normal for the second day in a row. Just a couple of days ago DFW logged the hottest day of the year so far.Friday and Saturday look dry and hot, not so much on Sunday.Sunday we start to reap the benefit of an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. A deep trough is parked over the Great Lakes, it'll bring a northwest flow aloft for North Texas. This is a pattern that brings in storms and cooler weather.There are decent rain chances on Sunday and better rain chances on Monday and Tuesday.Saturday will be very much a July day, hot and sunny. From Sunday and next week? Very much like late May.No one is going to miss the hot, dry conditions that July normally brings. What relief in water and cooling bills. Here is your 7-day forecast.
Boy completes epic journey to every Harley Davidson in Texas amid terminal illness
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - A remarkable 9-year-old boy from New Braunfels, Gaven Quirarte, has achieved something extraordinary despite battling a terminal illness. Gaven, who has a deep love for motorcycles, has fulfilled his dream of visiting every Harley Davidson dealership in Texas, a feat made possible by the support of the biker group "Mile Monsters."
From home repairs to food and more, there are different ways you can get help
HOUSTON — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the search for financial assistance has become the latest challenge for people across southeast Texas. While FEMA recently opened individual assistance applications in 17 counties, not everyone will qualify for that specific financial aid. For those who are denied or simply not eligible, there are additional options available.
Here's why some Texas officials are calling for gun confiscations in domestic abuse cases
Texas elected officials and victims advocacy groups are calling on the Legislature to pass gun safety rules that protect victims of violent crimes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirmed a law that bans people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. "When our...
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick fronts special senate committee after CenterPoint’s lackluster Beryl response
The company’s hurricane response was at the center of a press conference earlier this week, when Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the CenterPoint, claiming it “compromised lives” in the Houston area. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Houston lawmakers are at the forefront of a newly created...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Q&A: homebuilder discusses surge in multigenerational housing
Community Impact spoke with Justin Jacobs, president of Grand Endeavor Homes, a multigenerational home builder that has built several communities throughout Central Texas, about the growth in demand for a housing model bringing multiple generations under the same roof. (Courtesy Grand Endeavor Homes) With rising housing costs, some families may...
Fishing Frenzy: Opportunities rise as cooler temps & rain approach the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With the expected cooler temperatures and rain, now is the perfect time to grab your fishing gear and head to the lake. While temperatures have stayed persistently hot here in the Big Country, we are expecting a brief cool-down. As we go into the start of next week, we will […]
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Texas Woman Paid $100 to Two Men to Steal Man’s Iphone at Gunpoint, Erase Affair Evidence: Deputies
A woman in Texas paid two guys $100 to steal a man’s iPhone at gunpoint because it had “proof of her infidelities,” according to police. The situation was brought to light on June 25. According to a news release, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2300 block of Magdalena Avenue in Brownsville to investigate an aggravated robbery. Brownsville is located near the US-Mexico border and the Gulf of Mexico.
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