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Houston Volunteer Fire Department to celebrate 100 years of service

The Houston Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate a century of service this weekend. There will be live music, a food truck and fireworks at Helltown Taproom beginning at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Chad Roberts, president of the fire department, said the department ...

Fayette inmate death under investigation

The death of an inmate at the Fayette County jail does not appear to be suspicious, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said Tuesday. Jail staff found Tiffany Timmons, 28, of Fayette City alone and unresponsive in her cell Saturday morning, county Coroner Bob Baker said in a release ...

From shopping to shade, ways to reduce electric costs

With electric rates going up and the increased usage that comes with battling a muggy summer, local customers are seeing higher bills. But there are strategies people can use to compensate, both in choosing their providers and reducing the power they use. The latest hikes took effect June 1, ...

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Washington County’s Pony run was ‘great ride’

About an hour after the final out of the Pony League World Series, the players from the Washington County team were still milling around on the field. They were sharing hugs, handshakes and some tears, seemingly trying to soak up every last moment they could before the lights went out ...

Wild Things shut out again, lose, 1-0

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec – Jessen Therrien and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Trois-Rivieres Aigles blanked the Wild Things 1-0 Thursday night. Washington was shut out for the eighth time, which is the most in the Frontier League this season. The Wild Things, who scored ...

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Steelers’ Rodgers, Watt will skip preseason against Bucs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no rush to see Aaron Rodgers in a game situation. The NFL's oldest player is going to sit out Pittsburgh's meeting with Tampa Bay, meaning the four-time MVP most likely won't make his official debut with the Steelers until the season opener against the ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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