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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Sen. Ted Cruz is doubling down on blaming mental health as the cause for the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 22 people dead, including 19 children and two teachers. The Republican senator stormed out of an interview Wednesday after being asked if gun laws will change following the nation's worst school shooting since Sandy Hook in 2012. The Republican senator joined Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican politicians as well as hundreds of relatives and friends of the victims mourning at a vigil in Uvalde Wednesday. At the vigil, Cruz was approached by British journalist Mark Stone of Sky News . The Republican senator told Stone: "There are 19 sets of parents who are never going to get to kiss their child tonight." Stone then questioned the Republican senator if now was the moment to reform gun laws. In response, Cruz rolled his eyes, and accused Stone of … [Read more...] about ‘Stop being a propagandist’: Sen. Ted Cruz dodges questions from reporters about gun reform

One of the first steps in discovering your leadership voice is understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. You can do this by evaluating how you interact with others, assessing your communication skills and reflecting on any feedback you've received from colleagues or clients. Next, let's look at other factors that help you find your leadership voice that communicates true confidence. Define your core beliefs and values As a leader, it's essential to understand what you believe in and what you value. This will help you make decisions that are aligned with your beliefs. Having clarity on beliefs and values will also help you develop the vision and mission for your business or career, in addition to communicating your goals and objectives to other leaders. These values act as your internal compass, helping you make decisions that align with your personal beliefs and ethics. Some examples of core values could include integrity, honesty, fairness or compassion. … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Leadership Voice

(BPT) - Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning your outdoor adventures for the season. When you think about the outdoors, you probably picture rugged terrains in a forest or woods. The term “roughing it” may come to mind. But your trip into nature doesn’t have to be devoid of comfort. Whether you’re experienced in outdoor recreation or learning how to camp for the first time, you can start this summer off right by thinking of ways to elevate your next trip into the wilderness. Check out these three tips to create a glamorous outdoor getaway you and others can enjoy together. 1. Dress up your site Decor isn’t just for your home! Whether you have a tent, trailer, cabin, yurt or van, a few fun touches can add comfort and style to your site. Purchase some battery-powered string lights and hang them inside your tent or camper to create soft, warm lighting as you turn in for the night. You can dress up your outdoor spaces by layering colored or patterned … [Read more...] about Take your camping trip to the next level: 3 tips for an elevated outdoor getaway

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A decade ago, Pat McCrory was king in North Carolina's Republican Party. The former Charlotte mayor became the first GOP governor in two decades when he won in 2012 by 11 percentage points. Today, the moderate has been tossed aside in state GOP politics, trounced by 34 percentage points in last week’s Senate primary by Rep. Ted Budd, who was a little-known congressman outside his district until former President Donald Trump endorsed him last June. The Trump shift within the Republican Party is making casualties nationally out of fiscal conservatives like McCrory, who says he supported many Trump policies but did not care for his style — a nuanced view that apparently did not help him in a state the former president won twice. Now McCrory’s long electoral career appears over at age 65. “I’ve played the game. I’ve been played by the game. I’ve won the game. But I’ve … [Read more...] about Decade since NC governor win, McCrory trounced in Senate bid

2 Community Corner Tanna Patino was chosen to represent Chicagoland at 'Miss Hooters International' competition and said the brand has been like family to her. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies ORLAND PARK, IL — A waitress at an Orland Park Hooters is representing all Chicagoland restaurants at this year's "Miss Hooters International" competition, and she said she's never felt more empowered. According to 21-year-old Tanna Patino, the 15300 South LaGrange Road restaurant has been like a family to her since she began waitressing at the location over two years ago. "They're very supportive of everything I do," the Oak Forest resident said. "They prepare me for the woman I am today and who I'm going to be. I get a lot of social skills and meet a lot of different people through the brand." The competition is in its 25th year, with a waitress from Florida winning the crown — and the $30,000 cash prize — last … [Read more...] about ‘I Feel Empowered’ Orland Park Hooters Girl To Compete Internationally

31 Restaurants & Bars Tanna Patino, an Oak Forest resident who works at the Orland Park Hooters, was chosen to represent Chicagoland at the June 23 competition. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies OAK FOREST, IL — A waitress at an Orland Park Hooters qualified to compete this summer in the "Miss Hooters International" competition, a spokeswoman for the restaurant chain told Patch. Tanna Patino has been an employee at the Hooters on 15300 South La Grange Road for two years. The 21-year-old was selected to represent all Chicagoland Hooters in the pageant-style competition, which boasts a cash prize of $30,000. "When I found out I was shocked," Patino said in a statement. "I have never been in a pageant and I am looking forward to gaining confidence, social skills and friendships." Patino currently lives in Oak Forest but has lived in Germany, Washington and Texas as part of her dad's employment with the … [Read more...] about Orland Park ‘Hooters Girl’ To Compete In National Miss Hooters Pageant

UVALDE, Texas (CBS/AP) — Frustrated onlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman’s rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday, as investigators worked to track the massacre that lasted upwards of 40 minutes and ended when the 18-year-old shooter was killed by a Border Patrol team. “Go in there! Go in there!” nearby women shouted at the officers soon after the attack began, said Juan Carranza, 24, who saw the scene from outside his house, across the street from Robb Elementary School in the close-knit town of Uvalde. Carranza said the officers did not go in. READ MORE: Portion Of Atlantic City Board Walk That Is More Than 100 Years Old To Get Makeover Javier Cazares, whose fourth grade daughter, Jacklyn Cazares, was killed in the attack, said he raced to the school when he heard about the shooting, arriving while police were still gathered outside the building. Upset that police were not moving in, he … [Read more...] about Onlookers Urged Police To Charge Into Texas School

UVALDE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – On May 24, frustrated onlookers urged police to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman was on a rampage that eventually killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday. The accusations come as investigators work to track the massacre that lasted upwards of 40 minutes and ended when the 18-year-old shooter was killed by a Border Patrol team. “Go in there! Go in there!” nearby women shouted at the officers soon after the attack began, said Juan Carranza, 24, who saw the scene from outside his house, across the street from Robb Elementary School in the close-knit town of Uvalde. Carranza said the officers did not go in. READ MORE: 19 Children, 2 Adults Killed In Mass Shooting In Uvalde, Texas Javier Cazares, whose fourth-grade daughter, Jacklyn Cazares, was killed in the attack, said he raced to the school when he heard about the shooting, arriving while police were still gathered outside the building. Upset that … [Read more...] about Crowd reportedly urged police to charge into Texas school

Click here to read the full article. When someone who has made a four-decade career out of being funny decides to take a step back from what made them famous, there’s always that potentially nagging sense of self-doubt that can creep into the artist’s psyche. Is it really my time to be done? Do I have anything left to prove to myself? In Bill Engvall ’s case, he knew it was the perfect time to bid goodbye to the road. “I always said that I wanted to go out on my terms. I never wanted to be the act where someone said they should have stopped a year ago. And I say this with all humility, but I caught the brass ring. I’ve achieved every goal that was in front of me in terms of stand-up,” he says with a smile. More from Variety Bill Engvall to Retire From Stand-Up, Announces Farewell Comedy Tour 'Here's Your Sign, It's Finally Time' Bill Engvall to Host 'Blue Collar Auction' Series for Circle TV Leah Remini, Snooki Among 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast … [Read more...] about Bill Engvall Reflects on Stand-Up Career and Being ‘Given A Gift’ Amid Farewell Tour

Police in the Dallas suburb of Richardson found a pistol and a replica AR-15 in a teen's car parked outside a high school Wednesday, the day after an 18-year-old gunned down 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school . The teen, who is not being identified, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of weapons in a weapon-free school zone, a felony, according to the Richardson Police Department. Police received a call at 10:55 a.m. local time about a male walking toward Berkner High School with what appeared to be a rifle. "Within minutes of the call being dispatched, numerous police officers from various units within the Richardson Police Department responded to Berkner High School and initiated a search and investigation into this incident," police said. Police worked with the district to identify the boy as a student of Berkner High School and found him inside. No weapons were found with the student, but police said two guns — an AK-47 … [Read more...] about Police in Dallas suburb find pistol, replica AR-15 in teen’s car at high school day after Uvalde shooting