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Edie Ceccarelli, America’s oldest person, dies weeks after turning 116

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www.kxan.com – Jeremiah Martinez – 2024-02-27 18:48:21

SUMMARY: Edie Ceccarelli, the oldest living American who recently celebrated her 116th birthday, has passed away on Feb. 22. Known for inspiring others on living a long healthy life, she died peacefully in her sleep, according to Suzanne Picetti-Johnson, who organized her birthday celebrations. The annual drive-by parade tradition in Willits, where she was born and raised, became a beloved community event. With Ceccarelli's passing, the oldest living American is now 114-year-old Elizabeth Francis in Texas, while the oldest living person in the world is 116-year-old Maria Branyas Morera in Spain. Born in 1908, Ceccarelli lived a full life in California with her two husbands, Brick Keenan and Charles Ceccarelli.

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Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-06 20:48:00

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, leading the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty, ending a nine-game losing streak against them. Clark recorded 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s performance and the team’s strong fourth-quarter defense. Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith. Despite standout efforts from New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, the Fever managed to hold off the Liberty to secure the win.

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‘Firecracker Open’ shows off new improvements to Lions Municipal Golf Course

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www.kxan.com – Barrett Tryon – 2024-07-06 19:20:30

SUMMARY: Afternoon rains on Saturday paused play at the 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin, held at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Despite the weather, many attended the annual event. The rain benefited the newly laid grass on the upgraded 8,000-square-foot putting green, an improvement over the previous 1,500-square-foot green. These updates are part of several enhancements to the historic course. Scotty Sayers, co-chair of The Muny Conservancy, highlighted the course's popularity, noting it serves as the home course for 12 high school teams. The three-day tournament will conclude on Sunday afternoon.

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Residents in southwest Houston and Galveston prepare for Beryl’s arrival to Texas coast as flood watch issued for most of SE Texas

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 19:07:39

SUMMARY: On Saturday, ABC13 provided weather coverage in southwest Houston and . Reporter Luke Jones covered flooding in southwest Houston, where cars were waterlogged after a thunderstorm. Guillermo Serrano's car was among those affected, and he plans to move inland to Dayton. Emergency leaders advise having storm kits and preparing for power outages. Alex Bozarjian reported from Galveston on Tropical Storm Beryl's potential impacts, with a storm surge warning in effect and 6-8 inches of rain expected. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry urged residents to stay informed, secure outdoor items, and prepare emergency kits.

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