Rockets Hold On To SHOCK The Celtics

(Houston, TX) -- The Rockets stunned the Celtics after holding on for a 111-109 win in Houston. Jalen Green led the Rockets in scoring with 28 points. Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in with 24 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.

Kevin Porter Jr. also recorded a double-double after scoring 14 points and dishing out 13 assists. Houston's losing streak is over after three games as the Rockets are now last in the Western Conference at 16-and-52. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 43 points. Jayson Tatum went for 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Malcolm Brogdon scored 20 points off the bench for the C's, who have now dropped four of their last six games. Boston is now second in the Eastern Conference at 47-and-22.

Johnnie Albert Smith of Yorktown, formerly of Kingsbury, passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 93 years and 10 months. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou and three daughters, Debbie, Donna, and Nancy. He had 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was married for 66 years and 10 months. He is preceded in death by sons, Gary and Dennis, his parents and 9 siblings.

Johnnie was a devoted husband and father. He was a deacon in his church and loved the Lord. He raised his children to love the Lord as well. He loved his country and served it proudly in the United States Army in WWII and Korea, loved to fish and hunt and volunteer with the fire department.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Jones and Brother John Rabon officiating and military honors conducted. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Jacob Smith, Aaron Morris, Larry Coons, David Larison and Bill Harborth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

California Braces For More LIfe-Threatening floods

(Pajaro, CA) -- Californians are dealing with severe flooding as another atmospheric river brings more heavy rain to already hard-hit areas. Dozens of water rescues have taken place following a major weekend levee breach along the Pajaro [[ Pa-haro ]] River. About ten-thousand residents were urged to evacuate following the breach, which happened early Saturday morning. California has been slammed by a series of severe storms and heavy rain with no let up expected until Wednesday.

Study: Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Can Wait On Treatment

(London, UK) -- A British study shows that men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer can safely wait before undergoing radiation or surgery. Researchers involved say that’s good news because prostate tumor removal often causes incontinence and sexual problems. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked more than 26-hundred men between the ages of 50 and 69 over a period of fifteen years. At that point, cancer had spread in nine-percent of patients being actively monitored without treatment compared to about five-percent in both the surgery and radiation groups. Six out ten low-risk prostate cancer patients in the U.S. choose active surveillance rather than treatment.

Lawmakers Call For Travel Advisory Warning Americans About Mexico’s Counterfeit Pills

(Washington, DC) -- Two Democratic Congressmen are calling on the State Department to issue a travel advisory warning Americans about Mexico’s counterfeit pills. Edward Markey of Massachusetts and David Trone of Maryland are pointing to an investigation by the Los Angeles Times into Mexican pharmacies. It shows that more than 70-percent of pills sold to the newspaper’s investigators were contaminated by fentanyl, methamphetamine or other powerful drugs. Experts say life-threatening drugs have become a major issue with hundreds of thousands of Americans crossing the border each year to buy medication that costs much more in the U.S.

Oldest Woman Dies

(Pretoria, SF) -- The oldest woman in South Africa is dead at 128-years-old. Johanna Mazibuko died on March 3rd, but before her death, she was believed to be the oldest person living in the world. She was set to turn 129 in just under two months, but passed away from a stroke. Last year, Mazibuko said a combination of fresh milk and wild spinach helped her reach her old age. She was born in 1894.