NBA All-Star Weekend is on deck, but there are still three games in the NBA on Thursday, including LeBron James and the Lakers taking on the Dallas Mavericks. Cooper Flagg (foot) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) have both been ruled out, so the 41-year-old will be the main attraction. The latest NBA odds list James’ over/under … Read more
A parade participant hands out beads along the parade route in the Bastrop Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 1, 2025. The second annual parade is part of the city’s Mardi Gras festival- a cultural exchange with Evangeline Parish, Louisiana celebrating Cajun culture and customs. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman Fat Tuesday is just over a week away, marking the … Read more
Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 3:21 p.m. ET Florida state employees will receive an extra day off for Presidents Day in 2026. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the holiday as part of the state’s plans for America 250, the nation’s 250th anniversary. Florida state employees will enjoy an extra holiday off in 2026, thanks to Gov. Ron … Read more