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The forgotten history of Memorial Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

(The Conversation) - In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire country.The holiday was Memorial Day, an annual commemoration was born in the former Confederate States in 1866 and adopted by the United States in 1868. It is a holiday in which the nation honors its military dead.Gen. John A. Logan, who headed the largest Union veterans’ fraternity at that time, the Grand Army of the Republic, is usually credited as being the originator of the holiday.Yet when General Logan established the holiday, he acknowledged its genesis among the Union’s former enemies, saying, “It was not too late for the Union men of the nation to follow the example of the people of the South.”I’m a scholar who has written – with co-author Daniel Bellware – a history of Memorial Day. Cities and towns across America have for more than a century claimed to be the holiday’s birthplace, but we...

Austin firefighter stabbed while responding downtown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A firefighter with the Austin Fire Department was stabbed early Monday morning in downtown Austin, according to AFD.Austin Fire said the incident occurred near Rainey Street.Austin Fire said crews were called into the area to put out a few fires along Interstate 35 near the Riverside Drive exit, and while they were doing their duties, a person approached them, and becoming violent and aggressive, eventually stabbed one the firefightersAFD said the firefighter was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was in custody.The scene has since been cleared.

San Marcos River: Texas tubing, floating destination at little cost

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Winding through the busy city of San Marcos is its cool and calming 72° river. The San Marcos River is a staple in Central Texas for summer travel destinations. "You never really see anyone unhappy out here. Always smiles," said the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Christie Murillo.Murillo said the river gets visitors year round, but its busiest time is when the temperature starts heating up. "By the time we're at the end of the summer, we have tons of families, tons of community members," Murillo said. "Everyone's out here enjoying the river and the parks."The San Marcos River winds through over 130 acres of parkland. (Photo: KXAN)The San Marcos River winds through over 130 acres of parkland. (Photo: KXAN)The San Marcos River winds through over 130 acres of parkland. (Photo: KXAN)The San Marcos River winds through over 130 acres of parkland. (Photo: KXAN)The San Marcos River winds through over 130 acres of parklan...

Garlic Town, USA returning to downtown Bennington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Garlic Town, USA, will return to downtown Bennington, Vermont, on Saturday, September 2. The event, formerly known as Garlic Fest, celebrates all things garlic, Vermont, and community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Producers plan to have over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kid activities, and more available at the event. Over 7,500 people took part around downtown Bennington with garlic, food vendors, sidewalk sales, tractor rides, and more in last year's event. Bennington's garlic events have become recognized among the top 10 garlic festivals in the world by Reuters, have been featured in Yankee Magazine, and more. 5 things to know this Memorial Day “We are excited to bring this regional event to downtown once again,” remarked Matt Harrington, the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “We will have all the elements that the crowds have come to love with a few tricks...

New names added to court of honor at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As we commemorate those courageous American souls who died in combat, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is making the day of dedication even more meaningful for hundreds of St. Louis families, as new names are engraved in the museum’s court of honor.

Sunny skies today, chance of isolated storms by midweek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Sunday's sunny and warm conditions continue on Memorial Day. Monday is a few degrees warmer—85° for a high—but we're still projecting low humidity.When we head back to work on Tuesday, the warming trend will continue, with a noticeable rise in humidity. Out-the-door temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s, with highs near 90°.By Wednesday, not only is it going to be warmer and muggier, but we'll start to watch for pop-up showers and see an increase in isolated storms by that afternoon. That pattern continues through the end of the week. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here

Dune buggy crash claims life of St. James, Missouri woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

ST. JAMES, Mo. - A St. James, Missouri, woman died Sunday afternoon after the dune buggy she was riding in overturned along a backcountry road.According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. on County Road 1140, just west of County Road 1090.Two people were riding in a 1981 dune buggy when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The dune buggy ran off the road and overturned.A passenger, identified as Chandra Moffet, was ejected from the dune buggy and killed. Moffet was 42.The driver was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries.State troopers said Moffet was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Deaths in Colorado dropped in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

Deaths in Colorado in 2022 dropped from the high point set a year earlier, but still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 46,751 people died in 2022, down from 48,284 in 2021. In comparison, 39,318 people died in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year.The improvement was largely due to fewer people dying of COVID-19 than in 2021. Deaths from the virus dropped by more than 3,000, but were partially offset by more people dying of heart disease; cancer; influenza and pneumonia; chronic lower respiratory diseases, such as emphysema; and transportation accidents.Colorado and the rest of the country may still be seeing some effects from the pandemic, when people delayed care and adopted less-healthy lifestyles, said David Rojas-Rueda, an assistant professor at the Colorado School of Public Health and Colorado State University. It’s also worth noting that some growth in deaths from causes like heart disease is expec...

Who is the military hero Denver’s Rose Medical Center is named for?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

Major General Maurice Rose, Commanding General 3rd Armoured Division, First U.S. Army, whose unit was first to enter the city of Cologne makes a radio check-up on the position from his jeep in a Cologne street, on March 6, 1945. (AP Photo)When Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose, who lived in Denver, was killed in a World War II battle in Germany 78 years ago, his death and service to his country were front page news. Over the years, Rose’s stature and story dimmed from the public consciousnesses, but a newly dedicated memorial sculpture casts Rose, and his accomplishments, in a new light.At the time of his death, on March 30, 1945, and in years that followed, Rose, who was raised the son of a rabbi, was the talk of Denver, as well as Jewish and military circles. His men loved him so dearly, they raised funds, along with local Jewish leaders, to build a hospital — The General Rose Memorial Hospital, now known as Rose Medical Center — to honor the general who made the ultimate sacrifi...

Kick off summer with these 5 breezy make-ahead salads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

It may be spring, but summer — and all its abundance — is on the horizon, ready to encourage breezy communal dining under the glow of the sun and the grill. No gathering of the season is complete without bounteous produce, which can be quickly and easily turned into crowd-pleasing sides.These summer dishes, all ready in less than an hour, pair wonderfully with beloved classic cookout foods, whether burgers or hot dogs, grilled chicken or seafood. Best of all, they get better as they sit and their flavors seep into one another and meld together — so you can take them to the potluck (or party or picnic) and they’ll only taste better as the hours pass.Do all of the chopping and cooking earlier in the day, or even the night before, then toss again or assemble right before serving. So start tucking these recipes away: Summer awaits.Recipe: Chive Pesto Potato SaladBy Kay ChunThis vibrant homemade pesto is made with fresh chives and parsley in place of basil. It’s a bright sauc...