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First Look: Victory Grill Rebrands as Victory East
The historic Victory Grill on 1104 E. 11th St., which has hosted legends such as James Brown, B.B. King, and Billie Holiday, recently reopened as “Victory East.” The new restaurant is owned by Austin restaurateur Glenn Williams and operations partner Steven Anthony Gomes. Gomes, who also opened the...
LCRA begins flood operations, Llano closing streets ahead of anticipated flooding
City leaders posted on Facebook that they'll shut down West Sandstone Street from Malone to Lauderdale Streets starting at 4 p.m. due to anticipated flood waters. Flag Creek, which runs to the Llano River, is in that area, so it appears that's the concern from the city.
Fans Outraged at Nike after Victor Wembyanama Announcement
NBA fans across social media are expressing their outrage after Nike unveiled a prototype shoe for San Antonio Spurs’ superstar Victor Wembanyama in Paris. The new design has sparked a wave of criticism, with many feeling that Nike missed the mark for a player of Wembanyama's caliber. The prototype ...
Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter to Suns
San Antonio Spurs vice president of basketball operations Brent Barry has left the front office to join Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer’s staff, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter Brent Barry to Suns. Barry is the first person to make the move from the...
Disgraced Top Chef Winner Gabe Erales’ Restaurant Bacalar Closes
On Monday, the word went up on Bacalar’s social media: “Exciting changes coming soon!”. Maybe less exciting for Gabe Erales, the executive chef who based the Rainey Street restaurant’s menu on his childhoods spent in the Yucatán Peninsula. Opened in September 2023, Bacalar marked Erales’ first new restaurant since winning Top Chef season 18 in 2021. That moment of triumph was significantly complicated when news broke that Erales had been terminated from then-homebase Comedor for misconduct. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the longtime Austin chef acknowledged he had had an extramarital affair with a Comedor employee and then reduced her work hours, which, Erales conceded at the time, “in combination was a poor judgment call and led to my termination after I filmed Top Chef.”
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Program Primed For Return To Greatness
The SEC welcomed two premier college football programs this offseason: the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns are seen as instant contenders, while the Sooners are viewed as a team with many question marks. The Sooners are in their third year under head coach Brent Venables. In ...
Woman committed to stay in mental facility in shooting death of her son
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A former teacher accused of the shooting death of her own son has been re-committed to a mental institution after earlier being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Sarah Hunt was originally committed in December 2023, with her case coming up this week...
Texas Man Found Dead During Drag Boat Race Has Been Identified
According to KCENT, a Waco, Texas man who was killed in an accident at a boat race event has now been identified as Frank Carter, during a Duel on the Brazo event at Brazo Park East on Sunday, July 21. Carter died in a single-boat accident which is left individuals in shock.
Waco police seek help identifying burglary suspect
WACO, Texas — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a business burglary. Detective C. Jones of the Waco Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation and has released an image of the suspect. Anyone who recognizes the individual is urged to contact Detective Jones at 254-750-3647 and refer to case number 24-8573, according to a statement from the department.
Spherion Waco and Temple hosting blood drive
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – During the summer months, hospitals and donor centers like Carter BloodCare tend to see a decline of blood donations. After Hurricane Beryl impacted Texas, Spherion Waco and Temple are now partnering with Carter BloodCare to help aid with blood donations for those in need.
Countdown to Camp: Air Force
WACO, TX (FOX 44) — Week three of the college football season will bring a rematch of the 2022 Armed Forces Bowl, as the Baylor Bears will host the Air Force Falcons. The two teams last met in Fort Worth in a game that went down as the coldest bowl game on record, which saw […]
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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