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Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
Singer Ingrid Andress sang the anthem ahead of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday in a performance that received backlash on social media. After being criticized online, the Grammy-nominated artist admitted in a statement on social media Tuesday that she was drunk during the performance and is checking into a rehab facility to get the help she needs. Andress, a 32-year-old country singer whose singles "Wishful Drinking" and "More Hearts Than Mine" charted on the Billboard 100, was being compared with Fergie after what some called a botched anthem. In 2018, the former Black Eyed Peas singer's rendition of the anthem ahead...
Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great, and the father of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69."I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of my uncle. He was a basketball icon in the city of Philadelphia and someone I grew up admiring," John Cox, Bryant's nephew, said in a statement. "The impact he has made both here at La Salle and in the Philly basketball community will be felt for years to come."Bryant was a first-round draft pick in 1975 by the Golden State Warriors. The...
Michelin Guide adds Texas to list of North American destinations
The Michelin Guide is coming to Texas.Culinary gems from Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio will be featured, Michelin said. Those selections will be announced later this year.The Lone Star State is the 11th location to join the list of North American destinations. "The MICHELIN Guide Texas will illustrate to global travelers the culinary journey that's waiting to be discovered in our state, featuring restaurants that embody our heritage and introducing innovative chefs and local artisans who are redefining our food scene," said Tim Fennell, director of Travel Texas. Texas is a "perfect fit" for the Michelin Guide, according to Gwendal...
Southwest offering airfare deals for Amazon Prime Day this week
Amazon Prime members can get discounted fares from Southwest Airlines for Amazon Prime Day. The discount airline is offering up to 30% off base fares on Prime Day, taking place July 16 and 17, Southwest said in a statement to CBS News. Southwest said it is the first airline to officially partner with Amazon to offer deals tied to the online retailer's shopping promotion. Travelers must be Prime members to take advantage of the discounts. A membership costs $14.99 per month, or $138 per year, according to Amazon."Amazon's Prime Day Event draws consumers looking for travel deals and inspiration, and we're inviting Prime...
Livestream shows hundreds of rattlesnakes at "mega-den" in Colorado
An intimate new livestream is giving scientists a closer look into the lives of rattlesnakes, which are historically challenging to study. Positioned to face a massive "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of prairie rattlesnakes wedged between rocks somewhere in northern Colorado, the stream is available to watch on YouTube so interested members of the public can observe the creatures themselves, too, and even contribute to the research effort.The Colorado livestream is part of a community science initiative called Project Rattle Cam that aims to collect real-time data on a normally enigmatic species of venomous reptile. Rattlesnakes are found...
Globe Life Field hosts 2024 MLB All-Star Game with 3 Texas Rangers on the roster
ARLINGTON – Tuesday night, the Lone Star State becomes the All-Star state as the 94th MLB All-Star Game takes place at Globe Life Field. The Texas Rangers are going to be well-represented in tonight's game with three players on the roster – Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager. Seager, a two-time World Series MVP, was just named to the American League's All-Star roster Sunday night, marking his fifth All-Star appearance.Seager has been named to the All-Star team in each of the three seasons since he signed a 10-year contract with the Rangers. Meanwhile, Semien will start at second base and Kirby Yates...
Heat advisory continues before rare July cold front arrives to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Tuesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, and if Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 102 degrees, it will be the hottest day of the year. A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas until 8 p.m.People in the area are advised to continue taking heat precautions because the "feels like" temperatures could reach above 105 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, wear sunscreen, limit time spent outside, take breaks in the shade if possible and wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. The area of high pressure still controls the pattern on Tuesday and Wednesday and keeps temperatures...
A North Texas graffiti artist uses his skills to celebrate others
ALEDO – Travel down Bankhead Highway in Aledo and you will notice a large sign. It's not for a business, but for birthdays.The sign is constantly changing with new reasons for celebration. Every vehicle that passes draws eyes to a new work of art by an artist who never signs his name. The artist is a mystery to much of the community, and that's exactly how he wants it."I'm out here in the middle of the night spraying, almost like I'm undercover," said Ruben Orozco.Orozco's gift is not just his art, but his faith. "If I'm able to pray for these names...
Texas man who's sought DNA testing to prove his innocence slated for execution
A Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Ruben Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of the mobile home park manager and retired teacher was part of an attempt to steal more than $600,000 she had hidden in her home because of a mistrust of banks. The inmate's lethal injection was planned for Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in...
Colleyville Heritage High School alumni Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals first time in HR derby
When Teoscar Hernández needed a moment to calm down during the Home Run Derby, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger got a boost from a former teammate who just happened to be last year's champion.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wore a Blue Jays jersey with Hernández's name and No. 37 on the back as he watched the competition, honoring his friend from their time as Toronto teammates from 2017-22."That was a surprise of the night," Herrnández said. "He brings my jersey from Toronto, and when he goes to home plate. He was trying to calm (me) down, and so he had passed two...
Texas judge issues ruling in a legal fight for transparency in Uvalde
UVALDE — A Texas District Court judge ordered Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and Uvalde County to release records related to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.The ruling dated July 8 comes after a group of news organizations including CBS News filed a lawsuit after their open-records requests for information were denied following the shooting. The county and the district have until July 28 to release those documents, according to the ruling. Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the 2022 massacre. Law enforcement officers killed the gunman in a classroom after waiting more than an hour to confront him, which was...
North Texas Republicans praise JD Vance as Trump's VP pick
NORTH TEXAS — Grassroots Republicans in North Texas celebrated the announcement that former President and now three-time GOP nominee Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee and running mate."He has a wonderful history," said Karen Watson, a Republican. "It's a wonderful American story. He's young, he's energetic.""You see that he's just a hard-working, normal guy who has used his intelligence and his talent to get where he is," said Republican Orlando Salazar.Republicans CBS News Texas spoke to said Vance, who turns 40 next month, represents the next generation of Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement."Really represents...
North Texas police assist with safety, security at RNC
NORTH TEXAS — Police from Dallas and Fort Worth are joining other law-enforcement agencies from across the country to help with safety and security at the Republican National Convention this week. The convention in Milwaukee is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees. Keeping that many people safe, especially given the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, takes a lot of planning and effort. "This was something that was just tragic and it shouldn't have happened," Fort Worth Police Department spokesman Tracy Carter said. "Despite the events that happened this past weekend, we were already sending officers to Milwaukee to aid in...
Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt
Washington — Former President Donald Trump arrived Monday night at the Republican National Convention, making his first public appearance since he survived an assassination attempt two days earlier. Trump was rushed off stage Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire, grazing the former president's right ear, killing one attendee and critically injuring two others. Trump told ABC News earlier Monday that his ear is recovering and that the assassination attempt has had "an impact" on him. He said he hopes the bandage would be off his ear by the time he formally accepts the nomination in a...
Downtown Fort Worth street to reopen after Sandman Hotel explosion
FORT WORTH — A big step toward recovery for downtown businesses impacted by the Sandman Hotel explosion in January is imminent. Fort Worth announced that 8th Street is scheduled to reopen in one week, maybe even a bit sooner.Temporary pavement repairs are complete, but the restoration company still has to install steel plates over a pit next to the building before reopening the street. Some local businesses in the area said the ongoing construction zone is an eyesore that has prevented customers from stopping by. Twenty-one people were injured as a result of the explosion at the historic downtown Fort Worth hotel. The Fort Worth Fire Department says the blast caused two floors of the hotel to collapse into the basement.Witnesses say the blast was so powerful, it shook the entire block and blew out windows at nearby buildings.In the video of the aftermath, there is debris scattered across multiple blocks in downtown Fort Worth and large chunks of walls and window frames blown out.The city doesn't have an update on when the Sandman Hotel will reopen.
Teen girls charged with murder in downtown Dallas shooting
DALLAS — Dallas police charged a second teenage girl with capital murder after a shooting near Victory Plaza this weekend. They're still searching for at least one more suspect and the person who pulled the trigger. Police say the victim, 18-year-old Jake Reynosa was walking down the street around 5 a.m. Sunday when he was approached by at least three people near the intersection of N Houston Street and Nowitzki Way in a robbery attempt."The victim tried to get away from the suspects and that's when he was shot," said Dallas Police spokesperson Kristin Lowman.Officers found a car they believe the suspects...
Heat advisory continues for North Texas ahead of cooler temps
NORTH TEXAS — Practice your heat precautions Tuesday afternoon. North Texas has a lot of visitors in town, many of who might not be familiar with this kind of heat. Keep an eye on everyone. Stay out of direct sun if you can, take frequent breaks from the heat, and drink plenty of water. Monday was the first 100° day at DFW since the start of the month. We've had a week's worth of triple-digit highs so far this summer.This is significantly lower than in the last couple of years.North Texas can expect an even hotter day Tuesday, perhaps...
City of Mansfield launches new, on-demand rideshare service
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield officially launched its new rideshare service Monday, thanks in part to the persistence of a woman advocating for her friends with special needs.Brian and David Hogan both work at Mansfield grocery stores, but since the city doesn't have a bus system, they have to rely on their younger brother or friends to get them to and from their jobs."And we have a lot of very good friends," said Brian Hogan. "We're blessed."Rachel Grossman is one of those friends."I grew up with David," she said. "We graduated from Mansfield High School together."He reached out a few...
Who is JD Vance, Trump's pick for VP?
Sen. JD Vance, the junior senator from Ohio, has come a long way in a short amount of time since he published his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," months before Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. On Monday, Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Vance is his running mate. Vance, 39, won election to the U.S. Senate in 2022, and has only been a senator for a year and a half. Here's what to know about him. Vance's book, "Hillbilly Elegy," catapulted him to fame Vance's memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," became immensely popular in 2016, telling Vance's personal story against the backdrop of...
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