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In a video message last month, Kate, 42, the Princess of Wales, said tests taken following major abdominal surgery she underwent in January had uncovered cancer, something she described as a William, 41, has been absent from engagements since then as the couple and their three young children come to terms with the impact of the news. Although he and his eldest son, Prince George, were pictured watching their favorite soccer team Aston Villa play last week, Thursday marked the time William carried out public appearances since highly personal announcement. He appeared in good spirits as he chatted and helped out on a visit to a surplus food redistri- bution charity. One volunteer handed him well cards for Kate and his father, King Charles, who is also undergoing treatment for an form of cancer. William Prince William back to public duties after cancer revelation actor Davis mourns death of wife and star Warwick Davis is mourning the loss of his wife and In a statement released Wednesday by the actor his wife, Samantha Davis, died on March 24.
He remem- bered his as a mother, my favourite and most trusted and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my A cause of death was not provided. most open, warm person I have ever Davis wrote. passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs. She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad Carmichael wants Chappelle to focus on more than trans jokes Jerrod Carmichael has some regrets about his public criti- cism of Dave Chappelle.
The 37-year-old comedian, who came out as gay in his 2022 HBO standup special had voiced frustration about trans jokes in interviews with GQ and Esquire. But during an appearance on Breakfast Tuesday, Carmichael told the hosts: deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press. I want to say that sorry for a huge Dave Chappelle he said. think brilliant and a bright light in a dying industry. I think more important than ever before because now, comedians just posting clips of them doing crowd work online and calling it art, and not Carmichael continued, that said, the criticism that I had, had nothing to do with the morality of the joke, had nothing to do with the ethics of the joke.
The criticism I had was that of a fan, someone who respects him so much, that I want him to focus his genius on a wide range of topics. It started really being focused on one The Caller-Times welcomes complaints about errors in our reporting. To seek a correction, please call 361-886-3662 or send email to CORRECTIONS caller.com/multimedia/photos twitter.com/callerdotcom facebook.com/callertimes instagram.com/callertimes REACH US birthdays: Actor Elinor Donahue, turns 87. Actor Tim Curry, 78. Actor Tony Plana, 72.
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Today is Friday, April 19, the 110th day of 2024. There are 256 days left in the year. On this date in: 1775: shot heard around the The Amer- ican Revolution began as British troops and colonial militiamen collided in Lexington and Concord, Mas- sachusetts. 1882: Charles Darwin, the architect of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection, died from heart failure at age 73 in Downe, England. theories on evolution and postulation that various species descended from common ancestors have helped formed the basis of modern biology.
1897: John McDermott was crowned winner of the first Boston Marathon after running the 24.5-mile course in 2:55:10. 1943: In German-occupied Poland, Jews in the War- saw Ghetto rose against German troops moving to liquidate the area. The uprising lasted a month and tragically cost the lives of 13,000 Jews. 1971: Charles Manson was convicted of murder and sentenced to death for the Tate-LaBianca murders. His sentence was later commuted to life in prison.
While Manson was not physically involved in the kill- ings, the court found him guilty of first-degree mur- der and conspiracy along with three others from his cult. 1989: A woman was brutally beaten and sexually as- saulted while jogging at night in New York Cen- tral Park. Her assault led to the wrongful conviction of five youths known as the Central Park Five: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise. 1993: The 51-day Texas standoff between David Ko- Waco Branch Davidian and the FBI ended in tragedy as a fire broke out during an FBI tank and gas assault. A total of 76 Davidians, including 18 children under age 10, died in the fire.
1995: At 9:02 a.m. CST, a truck containing a home- made bomb exploded at the entrance of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people including 19 children under the age of six. The bombing was the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil until the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols were arrested as the pri- mary perpetrators, both of whom held extreme anti- government views. 2013: Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed after a shootout with police. He was also run over and dragged by a car driven by his brother, Dzhokhar. Dzhokhar was eventually captured while hiding in a boat. Hoang Tran, USA TODAY Network TODAY IN HISTORY FRIDAY, APRIL 19 2024 Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas The 2024 Texas Sandfest is April 19-21, in Port Aran- sas.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The largest native- sand sculpture competition in the U.S., the annual Sandfest transforms Port shoreline with as- tounding sand sculptures crafted by master and semi- pro sculptors alike, rain or shine. Spectators can enjoy onsite offerings by various food vendors, live music, activities, shopping and more during the re- nowned three-day festival. Cost: $30 for 13 years and up, $5 for ages 6 through 12, kids 5 and under get in free. Information: https://www.texassandfest.org. Grupo Bronco at American Bank Center Grupo Bronco performs at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19, at American Bank Center Selena Auditorium, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. See the Mexican Grupero group from Apodaca, N.L., whose modern take on the style in the and helped earn them a number of international hits. Featuring opening act Secretto. Cost: Tickets start at $49.
Information: www.americanbankcenter.com/event/bronco/. Port Aransas Community Theatre presents Port Aransas Community Theatres presents at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sat- urdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays April 11-28, at 2327 State Hwy. 361, Port Aransas.
The action is set in Tru- beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are come to have their hair done. The play is alternately hilarious and and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. Cost: $22 general admission. Information: https://www.portaransascommunitytheatre.com/ magnolias. THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN.
