George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate says it will no longer sell a souvenir depicting the founding father’s false teeth amid criticism that Washington’s dentures were made with teeth pulled from the mouths of people who were enslaved. Critics said selling a souvenir magnet depicting Washington’s famous false teeth trivialized the fact that Washington’s slaves had to lose their own. Concord Dec 28, 2019
The stately mansion that went up in flames Friday in Concord, Massachusetts, was built by a man who served as secretary of the U.S. Navy and was descended from two U.S. presidents, according to historical documents. Charles Francis Adams III built the classical revival home at 240 Fairhaven Hill Rd. that on Friday was consumed by a massive fire.
McCollister named Offensive Most Valuable Player
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Faith boys advance to regional finals Faith Academy of Marble Falls guard Tyler Kwan drives for two of his 13 points during the Flames 69-58 playoff win against Shiner St. Paul on March 2. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro
UPDATE: Next up for the Flames (9-3 overall, 5-0 District 4-2) is Galveston O’Connell College Prep in a Saturday, March 6, matchup at 5 p.m. at Brenham High School, 525 A.H. Ehrig Drive in Brenham.
Against Shiner St. Paul, the Flames throughout the game, though each time Faith looked to put it away, the Cardinals fought back to stay within striking distance.
Americas & Chapin Advance in the Texas State Playoffs
And then there were two.
A pair of El Paso high school basketball teams are still alive and have advanced to the Sweet 16 of the Texas State basketball playoffs following their respective wins over the weekend.
The Chapin Huskies will face Mansfield Summit in the Class 5A ranks, while Americas squares off against Dallas Jesuit representing Class 6A. Both games will take place on Tuesday evening at neutral sites.
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Chapin 76 - Ysleta 41
The Huskies (21-1) got past the Indians with ease on Saturday in the regional quarterfinals. Chapin, who is ranked as the top team in the city and the 19th overall squad by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, never trailed against Ysleta, beating them 76-41 in Fabens.