December 29, 2012 'Tis the season to go skiing! A lot of folks are headed to the mountains to have some fun in the snow. I used to be one of those folks. That is until I got older and broke a wrist. I love to go to the mountains and enjoy the beautiful snow -- just not on skis.
During a Sunday news conference, police said the gunman in Friday's school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. possessed much more ammunition in addition to the rounds he used to kill 20 children, seven adults and himself. Authorities also responded to a phoned-in threat at a church near the scene of the tragedy which has left the small New England town shaken and in a state of solemn mourning.
Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the school, where he killed 20 children and six adults, before killing himself.
This is funny. So it turns out Kris Humphries' ex, Kim Kardashian, isn't the only one rejecting the Brooklyn Net forward. In the fourth quarter of a game against the Toronto Raptors last night NBA referee Courtney Kirkland was adamant about Humphries NOT shooting a free throw -- or he just wanted to showcase his impressive hops.
Reports are running rampant over the past few minutes that Texas Rangers outfielder, Josh Hamilton, is set to sign with the Los Angeles Angels.
December 13, 2012 Johnny Manziel has not only become the face of Texas A&M, but the face of Texas sports in general. It's especially exciting for East Texans since the Heisman winner hails from Tyler. He has been all over the place lately, and his latest stop was night time television in New York City.
December 12, 2012 This past year was full of memorable moments. Some of them good, some heartbreaking, and some were just plain weird. Zeitgeist put together a video reviewing some of the most memorable moments from the past year. Hey, If the world is going to end this month, at least we went out with a bang.
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter Saturday after the car he was driving crashed, killing his passenger, Jerry Brown Jr., a linebacker on the Cowboys' practice squad.
Region XIV basketball in East Texas is no joke. These junior college players often make their way to big-time colleges and even the NBA (i.e. Nick Van Exel, Jimmy Butler, Shawn Kemp and more).
Last night (Wednesday, Dec. 6) at Tyler Junior College, Daniel Skinner of Jacksonville College made a dunk that even made ESPN's SportsCenter.
December 6, 2012 A week ago, something quite amazing happened. No, it wasn't the Power ball winners. It was an act of kindness and a display of grit and determination, played out at a middle school wrestling match.
We are all being flooded with every rendition of every Christmas carol ever written. Some will be sentimental. Some will be fun. Some even sexy, but none other is like this version of a Christmas favorite.
