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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 75 Seven months have passed since the disappearance of Donna Kay Cloud , 19, of Splendora. Authorities say they have exhausted their leads but are continuing to follow new information as it is reported. "We are doing everything we can," said Lt. Scott Spencer , spokesperson for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. "We have no new information and have nothing to suggest she has been harmed. The detective has checked into every aspect of the case but has had … [Read more...] about Missing Splendora woman’s father says unsolved case is ‘tearing my life apart’

Sentiments among NFL team owners regarding Daniel Snyder's ownership of the Washington Commanders have shifted significantly, as they await the findings of both a congressional investigation and a league-commissioned probe into allegations of misconduct by him and his team. Multiple owners said in recent days they believe serious consideration may be given to attempting to oust Snyder from the league's ownership ranks, either by convincing him to sell his franchise or by voting to remove him. All spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic, but their willingness to address it at all is notable because the league and owners have publicly said little to nothing substantive about the prospect of seeking to get Snyder out of the NFL. While no action is imminent, the comments reflect a growing level of frustration among the owners over the controversies that have engulfed Snyder and the Commanders and the team's financial performance under his ownership, … [Read more...] about NFL owners’ attitudes harden toward Commanders’ Daniel Snyder

Vanarin Kuch grew up in his family’s bakeries in Houston, Texas, watching old episodes of Iron Chef for inspiration. “Being of Cambodian immigrants, my entire family, even to this day, has always owned a doughnut shop — so I’ve kind of always been in the industry, totally illegally working at 13 and 14 frying doughnuts,” he jokes. Kuch went to culinary school and later worked in some of Houston’s best restaurants, including the city’s outpost of Jean-Georges and later at the acclaimed Tiny Boxwoods , where he served for three years as the pastry chef. His work led to a nomination for Food & Wine ’s Best New Pastry Chef, and he also appeared on Top Chef: Just Desserts . A move to New York City led to jobs at fine-dining restaurants Gotham Bar and Grill and Boulud Sud. “Then an opportunity came, and it was pretty much my mom’s scheming way of giving me back to Houston,” he said. “She’s like, ‘I found a really great place. It would be a really good bakery.’ It’s next … [Read more...] about This “Top Chef” Star Is Serving Houston’s Most Playful Pastries

"MARILYN MONROE DIES; PILLS BLAMED" That was the front-page headline on an Aug. 6, 1962, Los Angeles Times story that began, "Marilyn Monroe, a troubled beauty who failed to find happiness as Hollywood's brightest star, was discovered dead in her Brentwood home of an apparent overdose of sleeping pills Sunday." More than 60 years after her death at age 36, the "blonde bombshell" is as much of a sensation as she ever was. The longevity is fueled in part by bizarre speculation that the actress was murdered, with suspects ranging from the Kennedys and the CIA to Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and the Mafia. But mainly Marilyn Monroe's sex appeal has lasting commercial appeal, as capsulized by a 1973 headline in the Ithaca (N.Y.) Journal: "MM: Still Making Money." Just this year, Andy Warhol's silk-screen portrait "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" sold for more than $195 million at Christie's, a record for a 20th-century artwork sold at auction. On Wednesday, Netflix will release a … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe: Larger than life, and even larger in death

Note: This story contains spoilers for the new film "Don't Worry Darling." - - - In conversation with fellow actress-director Maggie Gyllenhaal for Interview magazine, Olivia Wilde asked, "You know the incels?" She was explaining to Gyllenhaal how she based a character in her latest film, "Don't Worry Darling," on Jordan Peterson, a professor-turned-proselytizer whom Wilde described as "this pseudointellectual hero to the incel community." Gyllenhaal responded with a concise, "No." She did not know the incels. But after a single viewing of "Don't Worry Darling" - an actual film released Friday, not just a vehicle for star-studded scandals - it would be hard to maintain this ignorance. Based on a story by Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke and screenwriter Katie Silberman, the thriller follows a 1950s housewife as she descends into what men around her decry as madness, despite it actually being a state of enlightenment. The dysfunction she becomes suspicious of in her once-perfect … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about the big reveal in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

A perfect property sitting on over 3,000 feet of Nimitz Lake in Kerrville could be your future home. Nimitz Lake Ranch is now for sale and could be used for almost whatever the owner can think of, according to a listing from Perry T. Donop III and Michael McNamara with West and Swope Ranches. The 72-acres property is currently being used for cattle. The ranch is listed at $7.5 million. Since the property is zoned for mixed-use, the next owner can use the land for many different opportunities. The property is cleared for the most part, there are sycamore and oak trees through the property with cypress trees along the riverbank. There are several areas to put boats or kayaks in the river and fish . A multi-use development, The Landing, is being built next to the ranch, which could make the property a solid long-term investment with waterfront views. The Landing will have residential, retail, office, and restaurants on 60-acres. The listing offers a few ideas about what … [Read more...] about $7M Kerrville lakefront ranch offers multitude of possibilities

KATY, Texas — By day, Glenn Ayala is a 50-something account manager who spends much of his time behind a desk. But at Rick Rice Park in the early morning darkness, doing pushups and jogging with a 20-pound rucksack on his back, he is known as K9, and he is with his people. One Friday in August, Ayala joined about 20 other men in what they called the pre-dawn “gloom” for the group’s regular workout. They grunted and hooted un-self-consciously, razzing one another and shouting encouragements, using nicknames generated by the group. (Ayala got his because he trains dogs in his spare time.) The members also often gather to pray together and talk, building friendships that have extended into their daily lives: When Ayala separated from his wife, members of the group helped him move. When his relationship with his adult son foundered, they texted him Garth Brooks songs to buoy him. This is F3 — that’s fitness, fellowship and faith — a fast-growing network of men’s workouts that … [Read more...] about For suburban Texas men, a workout craze with a side of faith

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 74 Across the Houston area there are dozens of families grieving the loss of a loved one and waiting for answers on what happened to that person. The cases seen here are unsolved murders, disappearances and fatal hit-and-run accidents from Crime Stoppers organizations and police agencies around greater Houston. MISSING IN WEST TEXAS: These students went to a concert together, then vanished Although their cases are unsolved these individuals are not forgotten. … [Read more...] about Unsolved murders and disappearances around Houston’s suburbs

WASHINGTON - Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren arrived in the District without much fanfare. He signed with Washington on the first day of free agency in July - the same day the Capitals inked a deal with Colorado's Stanley Cup-winning goalie Darcy Kuemper to be the team's No. 1 starter. All the attention was on Kuemper that day, and the next day, and the next. Kuemper is the Capitals' shiny new acquisition, expected to be the stalwart in net who will help the team live up to expectations. But Kuemper isn't the only one slated to be in between the pipes for Washington this season. Lindgren will see a healthy amount of action as Kuemper's designated backup. Kuemper started 57 games last season in Colorado and is expected to have a similar load this year. That will leave anywhere from about 20-30 games for Lindgren, barring any injuries or significant change in Kuemper's recent play. "I've worked extremely hard to get to this point," Lindgren said. "Like I've … [Read more...] about Goaltender Charlie Lindgren’s winding NHL road leads him to Washington