Honoring Our US Military on Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Rodeo
Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a day for honoring the brave men and women who serve for their service in the U.S. military. For the rest of us civilians, we are encouraged to come out, dress in red, white, and blue, and show appreciation for the troops, past and present.
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after he admits to affair
Taylor made the stunning announcement hours after he finished his five-way primary with 49% of the vote. Former Collin County Judge Keith Self, who finished second, is now likely to become the next congressman for the 3rd District.
Death of Texas Roadhouse CEO bringing attention to another possible complication of COVID-19
The so-called โlong haulersโ have been known to suffer symptoms that range from relatively minor to downright debilitating. It was the latter for Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse chain. He took his own life after battling symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe tinnitus. โItโs hard for us as specialists to identify if this was something that was pre-existing, if there were other factors such as hearing loss, middle ear infection, noise exposure,โ Dr. Gonzalez said. His story is one reason that Dr. Gonzalez said anyone suffering from this should see a doctor right away.
VYPE U Playoff Pics: Bush takes down #1 Katy Taylor
Leading the way for the Bush Broncos was Z. Bourgeois (#1) w/ 21 points, T. Smith (#11) w/ 19 points, and B. Love (#24) w/ 13 points. Love (#24) SLAMS! Love (#24) Mustang E. Melchiorre (#33)R. Hill (#3) brings the ball down court as J. Arnold (#10) D's up! Bronco T. Smith (#11) among Mustangs T. Harris (#42) and J. Arnold (#10) box out.
Katy Taylor: H-Town High School Sports Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank
H-Town High School Sports continues on AT&T SportsNet and it's time for another Team of the Week presented by Allegiance Bank. This week's accolade went to Katy Taylor Basketball, who won the district title for the first time in 25 years. Congrats to Taylor on the Team of the Week!
Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7
Taylor returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Arizona State scored twice in the opening 56 seconds to rout rival Arizona 70-7 Friday night. Freshman DeaMonte Trayanum converted an opening Arizona fumble into a 4-yard TD run 43 seconds after Taylor's TD return and the Sun Devils piled on one score after another. Arizona State lost the previous two games it played on last-minute TDs and three more to COVID-19 issues. Arizona State led 42-7 at halftime โ most first-half points in Territorial Cup history โ despite being outgained 260-241 in total yards. He is 9-20 and has not beaten Arizona State in three seasons in the desert, but also has a large buyout.
Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres
FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Forward Taylor Hall surprised many in turning down numerous contending NHL teams which courted him, and instead sign with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)BUFFALO, N.Y. โ Taylor Hall refused to buy into the negativity surrounding the Buffalo Sabres, and instead focused on the positives. โObviously, Iโm betting on myself, but Iโm betting that the Sabres can improve and have a good hockey season. โI have no fear in this it all, because I know Taylor Hall.
Top 3 barbecue joints to visit on your next trip to Taylor
A trip to Taylor provides the essentials of any Lone Star diet: slow-smoked barยญbecue and cold local beer. Louie Mueller BarbecueKnown as the โCathedral of Smoke,โ this spot is one of Texas' most beloved barbecue joints. Since Louie Mueller first started serving barbecue in 1949, itโs been a no-frills kind of place. The separate bars and jukeboxes tell the story of segregation in Taylor, but also how the community found common ground in great local barbecue. Davis Grocery and BarbecueCheck out this under-the-radar grocery store and barbecue stop if youโre still in the mood for a snack.
National Democrats add three more Texas congressional districts to target list
Credit: United States CongressThe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding three more districts to its Texas target list, expanding an already ambitious battlefield in the state. The DCCC is now targeting 10 districts across Texas, or nearly half the GOP-held seats in the state's congressional delegation. "That consistent message and our 16-month long investment in Texas have put fast-changing districts like these ones in play and Democratic candidates in strong position to deliver in November." Taylor, Williams and Wright all won their races in 2018 by margins ranging from 8 to 10 percentage points. The National Republican Congressional Committee has argued that the Democratic candidates are too liberal for Texas and that the GOP is the party on offense with strong challengers against Allred and Fletcher.
Body found inside burning El Campo home after woman reported shooting, police say
EL CAMPO, Texas โ Investigators are searching for evidence connected to an early morning shooting and house fire in El Campo. According to the El Campo Police Department, officers responded to the home near Olive and Taylor streets around 1 a.m. Friday in reference to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found the home fully engulfed in flames and heard a woman screaming from inside. She was conscious but unable to talk.โThe woman has been identified as 21-year-old Kaydra Sparks. El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill could not confirm the case is drug-related, however, he said his officers have responded to the home several times in the past for drug-related activity.