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As the Public School Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE HOU Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Libero/DS Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!. Vote until 11:59 pm on Friday, August 23rd.

VYPE HOU Preseason Public School Volleyball Outside Hitter of the Year Fan Poll

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Maitland, FL

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Akeena

If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

Desoto, TX

High School On SI

Now a national power, the Eagles have a new look but are determined to produce the same results

Texas high school football power DeSoto hitting ‘reset button’ in quest for third straight UIL title

Fox Weather

Several large sections of the roof were damaged during Hurricane Beryl in July. The hurricane made landfall south of Houston as a Category 1 storm. The storm is thought to have caused more than 60 deaths in the Caribbean and the United States.

Houston Texans host football game in hurricane-damaged stadium

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

ViaTravelers

Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, is a vibrant urban center renowned for its diverse cultural tapestry, thriving arts community, and delectable culinary scene.

Top 10 Things to Do in Houston, Texas

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Coral Gables, FL

Big news from Coral Gables: a stunning waterfront property has just been sold for a jaw-dropping $17.45 million. If you’re into real estate or just love a good mansion story, you’ll want to hear this.

Billionaire Family Snaps Up Florida Mansion for $17.5 Million

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

RESETTING THE STANDARD: Musgrove enters final season as the face of LSA Volleyball. In terms of H-Town private school volleyball, there have been few players more proficient than that of Kirra Musgrove. As Lutheran South Academy’s leading setter, Musgrove has been the face of the franchise for the last three...

VYPE Spotlight: Megan Morello of St. John XXIII Volleyball

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Austin, TX

College Station, TX

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

In 16 short days, No. 20-ranked Texas A&M will host the 7th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, August 31, as head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural season will include the return of the Lone Star Showdown between Texas and Texas A&M for the first time since the end of the 2011 season.
Elko and his staff are focused on the entire season at hand, but it’s hard not to get excited about what’s to come at the end of the season, knowing that both programs could possibly be fighting for a spot in the expanded college football playoff.
This week, Elko sat...

Texas A&M HC Mike Elko is excited for the return of the Lone Star Showdown

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Colorado State

The Denver City Council postponed Monday until Aug. 19 spending $25.5 million on lawn equipment for maintaining city parks and golf courses. Council member Sarah Parady made the motion to postpone until Aug. 19 voting on two contracts. The first is for $17 million with Pattlen Enterprises. Another is for $6.5 million with Potestio Brothers Equipment. A third contract is for $2 million with Colorado Golf and Turf Inc.

Denver postpones buying $25.5 million in gas-powered lawn equipment

On Thursday, it was announced that Texas A&M AD Trev Alberts will join Texas AD Chris Del Conte for a joint press conference next Thursday regarding the return of the Lone Star Showdown between both programs, as the rivalry will resume since its pause after the 2011 season.
Both programs are poised to compete for a playoff spot this season as the field has expanded to 12 teams. The Longhorns are coming off their first playoff appearance after falling to Washington in the semifinal round.
Texas A&M will enter the 2024 campaign with new head coach Mike Elko returning to the program...

Texas A&M vs. Texas will reportedly have a title sponsor starting this football season

Texas State

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

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FIRST IMPRESSION: 2023 State Finalist, No. 4 Fulshear primed to make their 6A debut

As the Public School Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to...

FIRST IMPRESSION: 2023 State Finalist, No. 4 Fulshear primed to make their 6A debut

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