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HOUSTON — A severe line of storms moved through Wharton County on Thursday, and the sheriff’s office posted about three different tornadoes. A Tornado Warning was in effect for Wharton County from around 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. as the line was moving through. According to the sheriff’s office, there were sightings at Loop 183 and County Road 428, FM 960 and FM 961 and in the area of Highway 59 and the El Campo truck stop heading northeast towards Pierce. As we get more images and videos in from Wharton County, we will post it here. You can share your photos and videos with us through the Near Me feature of our news app. But please don't put yourself in danger to get the shot.Playoff hopes in the balance when the Broncos face the Bengals in Cincy
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George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, diesArticle content Hyundai Canada is recalling more than 34,000 newer electric vehicles from its Ioniq and Genesis lines over a battery-charging issue that could result in a loss of power. The safety campaign is actually an expansion of one launched earlier this year, that covered over 26,000 vehicles in Canada —the same models now facing recalling again. That prior recall was announced in March of 2024, and besides the 26,188 Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia models affected in Canada also covered some 147,110 in the U.S. The new recall expands its scope to now cover some 34,529 vehicles in Canada, as well as over 145,000 in the U.S. And, yes, cars that were recalled before will have to go back for further repairs. The specific namplates affected include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 hatchbacks from model years 2022 to 2024 and Ioniq 6 sedans from model years 2023 to 2025; as well as Genesis GV60 and GV80 sport-utilities from model years 2023 and 2024 and GV70 sport-utilities from model years 2023 through 2025. On some of these affected vehicles, “ the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) could become damaged,” reports Transport Canada, and “as a result, the 12 V battery will not charge and could cause the vehicle to enter a reduced power mode.” This could potentially cause a loss of power to the wheels while driving, though you will see a warning light and messages before that happens. Hyundai spokespeople say a remedy is already being rolled out to dealerships, and the fix should be quick. While there were rumours of halting sales of affected new models, the speed with which this repair can be affected means that won’t be necessary, and instead customers waiting to take delivery of their new Hyundai and Genesis EVs might just see a few days’ delay before it shows up in their driveway. The defect at the center of this recall was first made note of in June 2023, when the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into reports of Hyundai and Genesis EVs losing power . That eventually developed into that first recall earlier this year . The internal code for the new recall is R0272 ; and the Transport Canada code is 2024-701. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on X , Tiktok and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
Undefeated Kazakh, Shavkat Rakhmonov, will compete in the biggest fight of his professional MMA career on Saturday, the 7th of December in the co-main event of UFC 310 against fellow undefeated contender, Ian Garry . Rakhmonov and Garry's professional MMA records combined are 33-0, but at UFC 310, one of them will lose their undefeated status. Rakhmonov, known for his extremely well-rounded game, sat down with ESPN MMA ahead of UFC 310 and was asked to build his perfect UFC fighter based on the aspects of striking, grappling, cardio and chin. Below, GIVEMESPORT will go through Rakhmonov's selections and some of the reasons behind them. Jon Jones has surpassed unbeaten boxing greats Floyd Mayweather and Joe Calzaghe. Striking: Ilia Topuria Despite starting out his career as a wrestler and jiu-jitsu fighter, Ilia Topuria 's biggest strength is now his boxing and the speed, power and technique he has in his hands. Even though he has great hands, Rakhmonov's selection of Topuria for striking could be questioned as in his eight UFC fights so far, he is yet to throw a kick to the body or head, so there could be other kick-heavy fighters such as Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya who also could be considered for striking. Grappling: Demian Maia Demian Maia 's success in the UFC despite having extremely limited striking ability, is a testament to his grappling and jiu-jitsu skills. The Brazilian competed for two UFC titles during his career against Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva . Despite being unsuccessful, he managed to defeat some huge names during his UFC career, where he stifled them with his dominant and skillful grappling ability. Maia was an absolute specialist at dragging his opponents to the ground and managing to latch up his go-to submission, the rear naked choke. Including the likes of Charles Oliveira and Nate Diaz, GIVEMESPORT ranks the greatest submission artists in UFC history. Chin: Jon Jones There have been many tough and durable fighters throughout UFC history who have had granite chins, however, one man who is not credited enough for the strength of his chin is the consensus MMA GOAT, Jon Jones . In his 30 professional MMA fights so far, 'Bones' is yet to be dropped despite having a few moments where he has looked slightly hurt on the feet. Now that he is competing in the heavyweight division, it will be interesting to see if the strength in Jones' chin holds up against Tom Aspinall if that fight is to materialise. Cardio: Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably the most dominant fighter in UFC history and a big reason behind his dominance and relentless pressure was his cardio. Khabib's style may not have visually looked the most tiring due to him being on top of his opponents most of the time, but the venom he put into his ground and pound and the strength he needed in his arms to hold his opponents down at will would typically tire a lot of fighters, but the Russian's gas tank was almost unstoppable. Mike Tyson tainted his boxing legacy with the Jake Paul fight, Gervonta 'Tank' Davis said.
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Scam calls are frequent in Eagle County, and the scammers are getting better all the timeBrant Ringler has been involved with the bowl game held in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since its inception in 2003. He was initially second in command under executive director Tom Starr and those two were jointly responsible for a decision that secured the event’s future. Three years in, Starr and Ringler determined the Fort Worth Bowl needed a new name in order to help attract corporate sponsorship. “We wanted to be different in the landscape of college bowl games. We also wanted to honor and recognize something significant,” Ringler recalled. “Tom and I wrote some ideas down separately and No. 1 on both of our lists was to honor the armed forces.” ESPN Events approved changing the name to Armed Forces Bowl and one week later Bell Helicopter came aboard as title sponsor. “It was the best decision we ever made because it gave the game an identity,” said Ringler, who was promoted to executive director when Starr started what is now known as the First Responder Bowl. Those two games are among 17 college football bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Every corporate sponsor of the Armed Forces Bowl is required to help underwrite the cost of tickets that enable 20,000 military members to attend the game each year. There are approximately 100,000 veterans residing in the greater Fort Worth area so organizers never have a problem distributing those complimentary tickets. That policy also puts the Armed Forces Bowl well on the way to filling Amon G. Carter Stadium, located on the campus of Texas Christian University. Factor in an attractive matchup like this year’s between Navy (9-3) and Oklahoma (6-6) and the bowl is a financial success. Organizers announced Tuesday that Friday’s Armed Forces Bowl, which kicks off at noon Eastern Daylight Time, was a sellout. That means a record crowd of 46,000 will fill Amon G. Carter Stadium, breaking the previous mark of 44,738 when Army played Houston in 2018. “When this matchup was announced we knew we were in store for a record crowd,” Ringler said. “We are thankful for the passionate Oklahoma and Navy fan bases and our Forth Worth Community for turning out in huge numbers to celebrate these teams and honor our veterans and active-duty service members. Lockheed Martin took over as title sponsor in 2015 and later extended that agreement through 2025. Lockheed Martin is the largest employer in Tarrant County with approximately 18,000 workers at two different facilities. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics manufactures the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. Naturally, a squadron of four F-35s performs the pregame flyover. Each year, organizers distribute tickets to 6,000 Lockheed Martin employees and a contingent of them help hoist the American flag that covers the entire field during the national anthem. It has worked out well for the event dubbed the “Bowl for the Brave” that Ringler has succeeded in landing a service academy in 14 of the last 18 years. This marks the third time Navy has played in the Armed Forces Bowl, while Air Force has participated seven times and Army on four occasions. “Obviously, having a service academy play in the game aligns perfectly with our mission and I commend the leadership at ESPN Events for working behind the scenes to make that happen,” Ringler said. “I think the academies like coming to this game, especially since all three recruit the state of Texas so hard. It’s a great opportunity for the academies to put their brand on display in Texas.” Every element of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl is a tribute to the military. It begins pregame with the Veterans Village, which features 40 non-profits providing free information and services to help veterans. Meanwhile, the CrossCountry Mortgage Tailgate Outpost and Fan Fest features recruiting booths and interactive displays for all branches of the armed forces. There are various tributes throughout the game with each branch of the military being recognized at the end of each quarter. At halftime, organizers present the Great American Patriot Award and this year’s recipient is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, current Chief of Naval Operations. “We identified the award winner before we knew Navy would be playing in the game so it works out very well that we are honoring Admiral Franchetti,” Ringler said. Also during the game, 125 military recruits (25 from all five branches) are inducted during an on-field ceremony, while 100 Purple Heart recipients will be honored. “We pay tribute to all the men and women who have served our country throughout the game,” said Ringler, who grew up in Fort Worth and worked in minor league baseball for many years before returning to his hometown. The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Trophy is constructed using decommissioned pieces of Lockheed Martin aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons that are field-tested and battle-ready. Representing each of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces, each piece that goes into the trophy is an iconic symbol befitting those who answer the call of duty. Ringler is grateful for the partnership ESPN Events has formed with the government officials in Fort Worth and the administration of Texas Christian University. Studies show the Armed Forces Bowl makes an annual $10 million economic impact on the greater Fort Worth region. Former Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price served as a volunteer for the Armed Forces Bowl and enthusiastically supported the event. Current mayor Mattie Parker worked for Price and called the bowl a “showcase for our city.” Related Articles “Tarrant County is proud to have one of the highest percentages of veterans in the nation and Fort Worth is honored to be home to Lockheed Martin, a company that embodies freedom and service,” Parker said. “The Armed Forces Bowl is one of the best in the country year after year. It’s well-organized, family-friendly and enjoyable for all. At the heart of this game is support for the men and women who serve.” TCU was a member of Conference USA when the Armed Forces Bowl was founded and later joined the Mountain West Conference. Due largely to the national success of its football program, TCU was invited to join the Big 12 Conference in 2012. During the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Big 12 paid TCU $48.3 million in distributions. That dramatically increased annual revenue stream enabled the school to undertake a $250 million renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium. “TCU Athletics has grown as the bowl game has grown and we have been the beneficiary of that success,” Ringler said. “It’s been a great relationship with TCU, which welcomed the bowl with open arms from the beginning and recognizes what we’re doing for the community is special.” At Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas Friday, noon TV: ESPN Radio: 1430 AM Line: Oklahoma by 3 1/2
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Inhale. Hold. Exhale. Hold. Breathe. It will all be what it will be. If you’ve felt panicked or confused in the last few days, it’s understandable. The constant churn of Nebraska football news since Sunday has been like drinking from a fire hose. Defensive coordinator Tony White is heading to Florida State as its defensive coordinator. Defensive backs coach John Butler will serve as the interim. Interim offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen is staying, signing a two-year extension for $1.2 million. Nebraska has hired a new wide receivers coach, Daikiel Shorts. Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton appears to be on the move. Several players, including Jimari Butler, have declared their intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Monday. Nebraska signed 20 high school prospects in conjunction with Wednesday’s signing day. Phew. Again, breathe. It’s a lot. It’s not all bad. It’s not all good, either, but it’s not all bad. Such is life in college football in December. Thoughts on the state of Nebraska football: White — a two-time Broyles Award finalist — leaving for another job was anticipated. He had plenty of calls in the last offseason to the point where he received a king’s ransom of a raise to be Nebraska’s defensive coordinator for 2024. The act of him leaving is not a surprise. But the job he left for, Florida State’s defensive coordinator, did raise some eyebrows — as many expected him to be a head coaching candidate once again. “Obviously I was disappointed,” Rhule said. “I liked coaching with Tony, I liked being around him. I thought he had a great effect. But he’s gotta go do what he’s gotta do.” Rhule continued later: “Did I want Tony to leave? No. But it’s OK. Coaches are going to leave. If we have good players and we have good coaches, people are going to come try to get them. If no one’s trying to take our players and no one’s trying to take our coaches, that means we’re in trouble.” While the title appears to be the same — defensive coordinator to defensive coordinator — this is not a lateral move. For one, Rhule said Wednesday that part of White’s move was for “family reasons.” For two, it likely comes with a bigger paycheck. White’s salary has not been publicly disclosed since the hire has not yet been announced by Florida State, but his predecessor, Adam Fuller, made $2 million in 2024 before he was fired last week. At Nebraska, White made $1.6 million in 2024. Of note, there’s no state income tax in Florida. Nebraska’s progressive income tax rate for White’s tax bracket is 6.54%. As far as other finances are concerned... Florida State football had an NIL team budget of around $12 million in 2024, according to an August report from the Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, with almost $2 million allocated for the defensive line. Nebraska’s NIL budget for football “is not even 10” million, Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen reportedly said at the 1890 annual member appreciation event last April. Yes, it is true that Florida State had an abysmal season — which is the entire reason why White has a job there now. But what about the season before that? When Florida State went undefeated in the regular season and was mindbogglingly left out of the four-team College Football Playoff. Yes, Florida State did go 2-10 this season. That did happen. But I still think the Florida State gig is a better job — even with the university in an active lawsuit against the ACC. With Mike Norvell making sweeping changes after the disappointing season, I doubt he remains on the hot seat. And even if he does? White’s a good candidate to take the reins. You can be mad at White for bolting. But that doesn’t change the fact that Nebraska needs a new defensive coordinator. (And a new defensive line coach, most likely.) Who’s it going to be? In the interim, at least, it will be defensive backs coach John Butler. Butler joined the staff over the summer after the untimely departure of Evan Cooper. Butler was previously with the Buffalo Bills and was Penn State’s defensive coordinator in 2013. Rhule did say that Butler is a candidate for the job. But, Rhule isn’t going to put a timetable on this hire. Nor is he going to try to make a big splash with a big name. He wants to 1.) Get it right, and 2.) Keep the defense the same. “I want to do this defense,” Rhule said. “Whoever that is, I don’t want to make that decision for the short term — where we all feel good about it.” Nothing here would surprise me. Promoting Butler would make sense. Hiring from the outside would make sense — especially since Rhule brought in an outside guy in the last two coordinator hires he’s made: White and Dana Holgorsen. One shred of good news from Monday was that Nebraska and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen opted to continue things. Not just for a few more weeks, this time, but rather two years to the tune of $1.2 million. “I was ecstatic when Dana decided to stick around,” Rhule said. “He decided that he saw enough here in his time here to know that ... we can get this thing offensively to where we want to get it to.” There are good pieces here, that’s for sure. Quarterback Dylan Raiola is, of course, the straw that stirs the drink, but seeing the overall rise of play from most everyone on offense the last three weeks was quite the sight. Will be interesting to see how that develops with more time. One big change that Holgorsen wanted was to bring in one of his guys — Daikeil Shorts, a receiver who played for Holgo at West Virginia and then coached receivers on his staff at Houston. But that was the only change Holgorsen requested, Rhule said. Everything else, offensively at least, is expected to stay the same — Donovan Raiola as offensive line coach, Glenn Thomas at quarterbacks, EJ Barthel at running backs and Marcus Satterfield at tight ends. Yes. As of now, Satterfield will remain on staff as the tight ends coach. “That was Dana’s call,” Rhule said. “... Satt wants to be here and he’s done a great job in recruiting and I think he’ll continue to help us.” Yes. It’s been a lot of guys. Is it frustrating seeing guys like Jimari Butler and James Williams and Mikai Gbayor and Princewill Umanmielen in the portal? Yes. But that’s the name of the game these days. I warn you, there will be more. Not trying to fearmonger or anything, but it’s a numbers game at this point. Nebraska remains over the limit. And, Nebraska will be active in the portal, too. Lots of coming and going in the weeks to come. Nebraska’s lone All-Big Ten team selection was Ty Robinson, making the third team. I feel like that was a slight. Not necessarily a snub, but a slight. Hard to imagine nine more guys at his position in this league that are better than him. But, on a positive note for Robinson, he accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl. Expect his draft stock to rise. Get local news delivered to your inbox!