(NEXSTAR) — Excitement is brewing in the culinary world as the James Beard Foundation reveals its finalists for the 33rd Annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional talent and achievement in the food industry. Among this year’s nominees for the coveted title of “Most Outstanding Restaurant” are two standout Texas … Read more
NEW YORK, NY – Visitors to a historic New York City cemetery were treated to an unexpected sight recently when a group of deer was spotted among the tombstones. The deer, seemingly out of place in the urban setting, were captured on video looking startled as they noticed human onlookers. The serene and often solemn … Read more
WACO, Texas – According to Texas CASA, 20% of children in the United States who age out of the foster care system become homeless immediately. However, there is a new program called “Judy’s Helping Hands” that aims to change this statistic by providing transitional housing. Angelika Medearis and Dorris Viewins, sisters and co-founders of the … Read more
According to a news release issued by the department, officers with the Plano Police Department detained eight people for attempting to commit burglary at a 7-Eleven store in the 900 block of Fort Worth Drive in Denton that contained an automated teller machine (ATM). Amy Cunningham, a spokesman for the Denton Police Department, stated that … Read more
It was about time. South Carolina Education Lottery officials say that’s what a man from the Midlands said after he won a six-figure prize. “It was my time to win,” the man said in a press statement. The man bought a lottery ticket in Lexington County and won $375,000, according to the statement. The winner … Read more
WACO, TX –On Friday morning, the Waco Police Department told the public that Brent Furl had been found and was okay. Here is the story as it was first written: A man has been reported missing, and the Waco Police Department needs your help to find him. The department says Brent Furl’s family has been … Read more
VALLEY MILLS, TX -After being hit by lightning with his father just over two weeks ago, a Valley Mills boy is still in a coma. Matthew Boggs, who was 34 years old, died in the freak accident, and his 6-year-old son, Grayson, is still in a coma at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical … Read more
Sunday night in Manhattan, a car hit multiple people, killing one and hurting at least four others, according to cops and other sources. Law enforcement sources say the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near the corner of East 21st Street and Third Avenue in Gramercy. When the car hit them in a busy area, two … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say they arrested a man for reportedly setting fire to the doors of two apartments, one of which had children inside. On June 3, police were called to Soulsville to help a person who was armed. The person who was hurt told the police that Andrew Hence had set fire … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Early on Monday, a woman was taken to the hospital. Memphis Police went to a house on Auburn Road at 12:16 a.m. because there had been a shooting there. When police arrived, no one had been shot. When cops arrived, they found a woman who had been hit by a car. The … Read more