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North Texas couple have attended every World Cup since 1994
2+ day, 38+ min ago (58+ words) A North Texas couple went to their first World Cup in 1994 when it was hosted in the U.S. the last time. They've attended every one ever since. A North Texas couple went to their first World Cup in 1994 when it was…...
Truckin' those snowy blues away: Worcester hauling snow from streets
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (10+ words) Truckin' those snowy blues away: Worcester hauling snow from streets'Yahoo...
Arlington public library at risk of shutting down under proposed budget
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (346+ words) A group of residents in the Cherrydale community of Arlington County is rallying to stop a proposal to shut down the neighborhood's public library. The proposed budget includes close to $11 million in cuts to programs and services, including the Cherrydale…...
St. Petersburg council upset with mayor’s letter opposing bill banning ‘DEI’
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (615+ words) St. Petersburg City Council members were upset Thursday at a last-minute request to sign a letter authored by Mayor Ken Welch opposing legislation that would ban local governments from supporting any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" activities. Some council members said…...
World Cup 2026 In Houston: Your Guide To H-Town’s Good Eats, Culture, And Green Corridor
1+ week, 2+ day ago (462+ words) Houston is hosting seven thrilling FIFA World Cup matches this summer " and visitors can rely on the bustling Texas city to do things big. The World Cup is an undeniably fitting event for Houston to host, as it's truly a…...
Dallas could consider closing downtown streets and create 'vehicle-free zones' for the World Cup. Here's how that would work.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (547+ words) Dallas City Council could consider closing downtown streets during the World Cup, creating "vehicle-free zones" " or more commonly referred to as open streets. A memo presented to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Monday recommended focusing closures on Main Street…...
Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ community on the rise in Texas, across the U.S., report says
1+ week, 3+ day ago (106+ words) The report comes as Texas lawmakers advance policies that advocates say directly impact the lgbtq community, like the so-called "bathroom bill," which requires people in government buildings and schools to use certain facilities based on the sex they were assigned…...
NY hospital delivers record 13-pound baby, nearly twice average weight
1+ week, 3+ day ago (172+ words) A New York hospital is celebrating what it called a "standout day" after delivering the largest baby in its history. Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, announced on Facebook that Jan. 31 brought two "unforgettable arrivals" " including a record-setting 13-pound…...
Traffic alert: Lanes closed on George Washington Bridge
1+ week, 4+ day ago (118+ words) NEW YORK (PIX11) " All lanes on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge headed to New Jersey were blocked just before the peak of rush hour traffic on Wednesday evening, according to police. T... NEW YORK (PIX11) " All lanes on the lower…...
FIFA World Cup teams can choose new Mansfield stadium
1+ week, 4+ day ago (50+ words) City leaders in Mansfield, Texas, are positioning their nearly completed stadium as a premier 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp while awaiting official team selections. City leaders in Mansfield, Texas, are positioning their nearly completed stadium as a premier 2026 FIFA World…...