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Marissa Teijo, 71, of El Paso, will make history this weekend as the oldest contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant.The Miss Texas USA pageant will be held June 21-22 at the Hilton Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This is the preliminary round for Miss USA.Teijo said in an email that she wanted to send the message that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.Jackie Garcia-Martinez, CEO of Bazaar Models, which represents Teijo, said the Miss Universe Organization instituted more inclusive rules this year, removing age restrictions for contestants vying for the crown. “I feel like all women are…
The border clashes, which began on October 8, the day after the end of the war, have mostly taken place in a small area, though at times as far as 100 kilometers inland, but the situation is changing dramatically. Tensions escalated further after a barrage of rockets sparked massive forest fires in early June, culminating with an Israeli warplane shooting down a key Hezbollah commander followed by a fresh hail of missiles. The Israeli military has approved new operational plans, politicians have issued statements saying they have reached a critical juncture for all-out war, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has…
Galatasaray, under coach Okan Burku, have begun transfer work swiftly, with the Yellows reaching an agreement with Michy Batshuayi, who left Fenerbahçe. The defending Super League champions have made another surprise move, with Galatasaray reportedly making a transfer offer of 18 million euros for the young footballer. According to Spanish media outlet Diario de Sevilla, Galatasaray have pursued Real Betis midfielder Jonny Cardoso, with the Yellow Reds stating that they have made an offer for the young midfielder. You may be interested in Nacho Fernández leaving Real Madrid after 23 years! Here is his new team View the…
Tickets for Eat Drink SLC go on sale today. Go here and purchase yours now. These tickets will sell out. They sell out faster and faster every year. If you’re new to EDSLC or just want a quick refresher, here’s an explanation of what’s in demand:The event takes place over two nights in September on the lush grounds of Tracy Aviary. From 5:30-8 pm, wander the grounds, sample a bite here, a tasting there, and chat with like-minded foodies. Over the years, the event has proven to be one of the most reliable food events on the calendar, bringing together…
Former England and Manchester United player Dwight Yorke commented on Arda Güler.Dwight Yorke said Arda was shining like a star in a statement to the Mirror: “Arda Güler has been talked about as a wonderkid for a few years now but he has shown he has special qualities with his incredible goal for Turkey. He has lit up Europe and now everyone thinks he is a Real Madrid player. He will want to save Madrid off the bench.””He could be similar to De Bruyne or Salah.”Yorke pointed out that national star Arda Güler would be a great fit for the…
WORCESTER — The old site of Dougherty Memorial High School is undergoing an effort this week to throw out the old and bring in the new.Excavators, loaders, bulldozers and Bobcat vehicles are in full swing as the demolition of the high school that’s served the community for 58 years gets underway. The demolition of the old school began last week and continued through the weekend.The new Dougherty’s next door will open in the fall.As of midday Monday, the main office and the “Dougherty Memorial High School” lettering (and a “Congratulations! Seniors” banner) were still standing, but piles of twisted metal…
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin is home to 1,455 certified organic farms covering 245,333 acres, second only to California in number of farms. Jennifer Tucker, deputy assistant secretary for the USDA’s National Organic Program, said nationally, the organic food industry has sales of just under $70 billion and is growing. Tucker explained that because of this continued growth, the USDA stepped up enforcement of organic standards earlier this year. Get the latest news Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter. “Any time a market grows and becomes more complex, like the organic market, we have to step…
The southern Russian republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus has long been plagued by extremist violence, and this weekend saw further bloodshed.Authorities said five gunmen opened fire on an Orthodox church, two synagogues and a police station in the regional capital Makhachkala and the city of Derbent, killing at least 20 people before being shot dead by authorities.The large-scale and coordinated attack raises difficult questions for Russian authorities about continuing security failures, especially after an attack in March claimed by an Islamic State affiliate at a Moscow-area concert hall left 145 people dead.Let’s look at some unstable areas:Where is…
T24 Video Images have emerged showing police and security guards witnessing the “takbir” attacks on Starbucks and Burger King in Diyarbakir but failing to intervene. A statement was released by the Governor’s Office regarding the images. A group from Diyarbakir attacked a Starbucks on Mahabad Boulevard in Kayapınar district and a Burger King outlet in Sur district on June 22. The attackers beat several people inside. The Interior Ministry said 16 people had been detained in connection with attacks on Burger King and Starbucks stores in Diyarbakir, where they had been chanting slogans of “war, jihad and martyrdom” against Israel.…
Get a dose of summertime tranquility or find a dockside party out on the lake.By Thrillist Editors, and Matt MeltzerUpdated on June 24, 2024 at 11:15 AMLake Chelan gets an average 300 days of sunshine every year. | Photo courtesy of Lake ChelanIt’s no secret that we at Thrillist love to travel—in fact, it’s pretty much all we do. And with every new flight, mountain summit, cocktail bar, and hotel check-in, we always learn something new. That’s why we’re in the habit of turning to our team of seasoned editors and global contributors, each with extensive boots-on-the-ground experience, to help…