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The legal community in Houston and beyond is mourning the sudden passing of Alistair Dawson, a distinguished trial lawyer and longtime partner at Beck Redden LLP. Dawson, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 65, leaves behind a legacy of professional excellence, dedication to justice, and mentorship to younger attorneys. What Happened Alistair Dawson’s sudden passing has left the Houston legal community in shock and mourning. Known for his unmatched courtroom skills, Dawson’s contributions to the legal field were profound. As a highly respected trial lawyer and a leader in the profession, his absence…
The community of Lynnwood, Washington, is reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of Maxwell Houmann Jr., a beloved resident, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the morning of August 30, 2025. Maxwell, 69, was known for his kindness, gentle nature, and love for life. His death has left a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and community, and his memory will forever be cherished. What Happened On the morning of August 30, 2025, Maxwell Houmann Jr. tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run accident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which has…
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, set to affect London, the South of England, and Wales on Wednesday. The warning, which signals the potential for wet and disruptive weather conditions, is expected to bring a significant amount of rainfall across these areas. What Happened The Met Office’s yellow weather warning for rain covers much of the South of England, including London, and stretches into parts of Wales. The warning comes as forecasters predict a significant downpour that may lead to localised flooding, travel disruptions, and challenging driving conditions. Who is Affected Residents and travelers…
As the college football season kicks off, teams like Ohio State and Florida State are basking in the excitement of their recent victories. However, not all programs are celebrating. Schools like Texas and Alabama face significant challenges, signaling a new era in which athletic departments must navigate an evolving landscape of financial pressures and structural changes in college athletics. What Happened The landscape of college football is rapidly shifting, with major teams grappling with financial uncertainties and changes in how college sports operate. The crux of this transformation lies in media deals, such as ESPN’s groundbreaking $7.8 billion contract for…
It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the loss of Steven Daniel Hernandez, a young man whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 19. Steven, a native of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in Guadalupe County. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His untimely passing has deeply affected family, friends, and the community that knew him as a kind-hearted and promising young individual with a bright future ahead. What Happened Steven Hernandez tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Saturday…
A cheerful billboard along a major highway from Toronto to New York once read, “Buffalo Loves Canada,” offering a $500 gift card giveaway to entice Canadian visitors. Initially, the campaign was met with enthusiasm, attracting over 1,000 participants. However, by late July, the anticipated influx of Canadian tourists was conspicuously absent. What Happened Despite the positive messaging and the promotional giveaway, Buffalo’s tourism sector faced a notable decline in Canadian visitors this summer. This drop mirrors a larger trend across the United States, where many sought-after destinations, including smaller border towns and major cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles,…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV met Monday with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church and encouraged his ministry, sending a strong signal of welcome in the early months of his pontificate. The Rev. James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit author and editor, said Leo told him he intended to continue Pope Francis’ policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy. “I heard the same message from Pope Leo that I heard from Pope Francis, which is the desire to welcome all people, including LGBTQ…
There are days when Charles McKenzie wants to give up. After his 1-month-old niece was shot in the head. Or when his friend was shot to death in the South Side neighborhood where they both grew up. Hours after celebrating his birthday earlier this summer, when he got the call that gunfire had killed someone else he considered family. But he persists in hopes that one day, change will stick. “I gotta keep running, keep running, keep running,” McKenzie said. “Until I can’t run no more.” McKenzie, 36, is the founder of Englewood First Responders, a nonprofit organization primarily composed…
The principles of moral courage and historical clarity are being tested by the current administration’s directive to the Smithsonian to downplay the tragic aspects of our country’s history. This policy is not only pedagogically unsound; it also is morally incoherent. It forces us to ask: What do we lose when we choose selective memory over uncomfortable truth? As president of the Chicago Theological Seminary, a historic educational and civic institution celebrating its 170th anniversary, I serve as a custodian of uncomfortable truths. The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and…
Thousands lined Naperville’s streets Monday morning, but as Josue Alvarado drew a brown and green tree on the asphalt with chalk, he colored for a crowd of one: his daughter. “Fastest summer ever,” Alvarado’s wife, Kristen, said as the couple and their five children waited for the Jaycees’ Last Fling Labor Day Parade to begin. “It goes by faster and faster. We’re not ready to let go.” The Alvarados seem to come to the parade with one more kid each year, the couple agreed. Their 7-week-old baby slept in the top slot of a double-decker stroller while three kids drew…