UNT spokeswoman who made ‘reverse racism’ comment is no longer with the school
A University of North Texas spokeswoman resigned this week after she called a student's petition to name a planned residence hall for a person of color "a form of reverse racism." "Nancy Kolsti has resigned her position with the university after serving UNT for 26 years," Leigh Anne Gullett, associate … …
Linc McKie joins ranks of Hall of Fame journalists
WORCESTER – A newspaperman credited with improving the journalism profession across New England as a reporter, editor, publisher and teacher, Lincoln R. McKie Jr. spent two decades as a reporter and editor at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on his way to the Hall of Fame. Mr. McKie, to be … …
6th annual Telegram Spelling Bee features 76 of best young spellers across the province
Vincent Burton, then a Grade 7 student at Macdonald Drive Junior High School, won the 2017 Telegram Spelling Bee. He will defend his title this year as one of 76 competitors in the 6th annual Telegram Spelling Bee slated for Holy Heart Theatre in St. John's on Saturday at 2 …
WHS sending eight wrestlers to state
Once again Weatherford High will be well-represented at the University Interscholastic League State Wrestling Championships. Eight members of the WHS squad will be competing in Houston this weekend, four girls and four boys. Camille Fournier will be making a return to state for the Lady Kangaroos … Read More
Texas guard Andrew Jones opens up about dealing with leukemia
In his first interview since he was diagnosed with leukemia back in early January, the Irving MacArthur High School product discussed how he has been dealing with the illness. Here's what he told Alan Branch and Royce Johnson of the Oak Cliff-based Lone Star Sports Network: "I was feeling good," … …
The Latest: Spared Texas inmate expresses gratitude
A convicted killer spared from execution by Texas' governor says he's "thankful" because of what it means for his dad. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday accepted the state parole board's recommendation and spared the life of Thomas "Bart" Whitaker. The move by Abbott came shortly before the … Read More
Cuban, Mavericks on a legal hot seat with allegations of workplace harassment
The Dallas Mavericks fell to Atlanta in their 2017 home opener, but plenty of dedicated fans showed up to kick off the start of a new season. Peter Dawson (pdawson@star-telegram.com)Lena Blietz (lblietz@star-telegram.com) … Read More
Miffed by perception, Willie Calhoun aims to tear off this label in 2018
Granted, they're supposed to be, but some come hold on tighter than others and no matter how thoroughly someone tries to remove one in its entirety, it always seems like remnants of it are going to be permanent. Thanks to Twitter, another kind of label might never go away. Most …
TCU has earned full-throated support, doughnuts or not
TCU's Alex Robinson led all scorers with 17 points in the Horned Frogs' upset win over No. 7 West Virginia Monday night. Stefan Stevensonsstevenson@star-telegram.com … Read More
Telegram to Bethlehem Steel marks its role in historic Lindbergh flight
A telegram regarding Bethlehem Steel's role in the historic flight of the Spirit of St. Louis over the Atlantic Ocean more than 90 years ago is now in the museum's collection. The telegram from Wright Aeronautical, the makers of the plane's engine, to Bethlehem Steel congratulating it for its role …