Galveston Responds to Charles Barkley's 'Dirty Ass Water' Comments
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Galveston, TX is returning fire after Charles Barkley took a shot at their "dirty" beaches on national television ... with the city clapping back, saying millions of people visit for their "beautiful shoreline." ICYMI, the NBA legend roasted the…
Hurricane Beryl is barreling towards the Texas coast, posing a grave threat to communities and industries. Originally a devastating Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, Beryl has regained strength as a Category 1 hurricane over warm Gulf waters, with forecasts suggesting it could reach Category 2 before landfall near Houston. Acting Governor Patrick has declared a state of emergency across 120 counties, prompting school closures and preemptive flight cancellations. Major oil ports in Corpus Christi, Galveston, and Houston are shut down, anticipating disruptions to oil exports and refinery operations. As coastal towns prepare for Beryl's impact, emergency responders urge residents to heed evacuation orders due to potential power outages and severe flooding. Stay updated on this developing situation with our coverage.
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Interesting Facts
About Juneteenth.
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, marks the
day General Gordon Granger announced to
slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.
Here are some things to
know about the historic event.
President Abraham Lincoln
issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863,
two and a half years prior to Granger's announcement,
but slaves in Texas were not aware that they were free.
The migration of freedpeople to northern
regions or to track down family members
became known as “the scatter.”.
Juneteenth was recognized
as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
The Juneteenth flag is full of symbolism,
with the bursting “new star” representing
a new freedom and a new people
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Shelley Duvall, the actress known for playing Wendy Torrance in 'The Shining' and starring in numerous Robert Altman films, has died. She was 75. Dan Gilroy, Duvall's life partner since 1989, told The Hollywood Reporter she died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas. He said, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
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Netflix to Open Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping Complexes in 2025.
Two Netflix Houses will open in the
U.S. next year, 'Variety' reports.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will occupy former department stores that are over 100,000 square feet. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
... in order to “create an unforgettable venue to explore your favorite Netflix stories and characters beyond the screen year-round,” Netflix said.
At Netflix House, you can enjoy regularly
updated immersive experiences, indulge
in retail therapy, and get a taste — literally —
of your favorite Netflix series and films
through unique food and drink offerings, Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement.
We’ve launched more than
50 experiences in 25 cities, and Netflix
House represents the next generation
of our distinctive offerings. , Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement.
The venues will bring our beloved
stories to life in new, ever-changing
and unexpected ways, Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement
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A piece of Kobe Bryant's legacy is no longer on the market ... the warm-up jacket he wore before his last-ever NBA game has just sold at auction -- and it netted.. TMZ.com
The Paris Olympics wasn't all fun and gold medals for Steph Curry and his family ... the NBA legend's wife, Ayesha found herself in tears while dealing with.. TMZ.com
Watch the best plays from the men's basketball quarter-finals featuring NBA stars LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Patty Mills at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport
Watch the best plays from the men's basketball quarter-finals featuring NBA stars LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Patty Mills at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport