Rookie Marc Church said it felt like Christmas when he walked into the Rangers’ clubhouse at Globe Life Field on the morning of Opening Day. That’s exactly what Josh Jung had in mind.

Brad Lord was a seasonal employee at Home Depot. His primary responsibilities were shuffling about in an orange smock, moving bags of mulch and helping shift Christmas trees from one spot to another.

Hurricane Helene wrecked havoc of parks and recreation centers, but the community is bouncing back, despite some slow-going.