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Travis County ESD No. 2 opens new Pflugerville fire station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – The Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2/Pflugerville Fire Department celebrated the opening of its sixth fire station on Saturday. Station 6 is located on Weiss Lane in front of Weiss High School. The department said the station is on land donated by the Pflugerville Independent School District.Opening Ceremony for Station 6, Travis County ESD No. 2 (Courtesy: Travis County ESD No. 2) Opening Ceremony for Station 6, Travis County ESD No. 2 (Courtesy: Travis County ESD No. 2) Opening Ceremony for Station 6, Travis County ESD No. 2 (Courtesy: Travis County ESD No. 2) Opening Ceremony for Station 6, Travis County ESD No. 2 (Courtesy: Travis County ESD No. 2) According to the district's Strategic and Master Plan, the number of incidents that ESD No. 2 has responded to rose from 9,363 in 2017 to 13,332 in 2021.

Police: Man shot in head in Bloomington remains in critical condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

A man shot in the head early Sunday in a parking lot in Bloomington remained in critical condition Monday, police said.Police said they believe the 27-year-old man was shot by a suspect known to him.Officers responded around 3 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 800 Block of American Boulevard, south of Interstate 494 and east of Portland Avenue. The man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head, but breathing.He was treated at the scene by officers and then paramedics before being taken to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.The investigation continues.Police are asking anyone who has information about the shooting to call them at 952-563-4900.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Arrest made in Halloween weekend’s fatal shooting of 2 in Tampa; 18 more victims injured Crime & Public Safety | Nicholas Firkus murder trial jurors didn’t get to hear from his 2nd wife. She says he lied to her about finances, too. ...

Letters: The climate case for Summit Avenue changes doesn’t hold up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

Challenging a climate argumentEfforts by St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali to rationalize ripping up Summit Avenue and devastating its canopy of mature trees do not withstand factual scrutiny. Jalali claimed in an interview with Pioneer Press on Oct. 25 that opposition to the plan “denies our climate crisis.” But, she ignores the fact that hundreds of mature trees would be cut down to make way for the project. Each of those trees absorbs 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and releases oxygen in exchange, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cutting down those trees and adding more paving adds to our climate crisis. Leaving the trees in place to thrive is a positive step toward reducing our climate crisis.Taking account of Minnesota winters and weather, the elevated bike lanes will take little or no auto-commute traffic off the roads. Public transit holds the best hope of reducing auto traffic here.Jalali claimed that opposition “neglects our infrastructure.” Ther...

Eyedrops from Target, CVS and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any that remain on pharmacy and store shelves, the FDA said in a statement Friday.The agency asked the companies to recall their products last week, because FDA inspectors found unsanitary conditions and bacteria at the facility producing the drops. The FDA did not disclose the location of the factory or when it was inspected.No injuries related to the products had been reported at the time of the announcement, but the FDA encouraged doctors and patients to submit cases through the agency’s online reporting system.Earlier this year, federal officials linked an outbreak of...

Mohonasen Marching Band wins SS3 state championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 New York State Field Band Conference Championships were held on October 29 at Syracuse University. The Mohonasen Marching Band made the Capital Region proud on Sunday after being crowned as the Small School Section 3 state champions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Mohonasen Marching Band (Mohonasen Central School District) Over 50 northeastern high schools were represented at the Conference Championships, competing across multiple divisions. The ensemble, made up of more than 70 students, earned a score of 83.725, their highest of this year's competitive season. The win marked Mohonasen's third state title, beating out eight other schools in their division. The school's previous victories were in 2008 and 2010. ESYO announces 2023-2024 season New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara posted on social media congratulating the group on their success, saying "A big round of applause...

Two arrested in connection to living facility death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested in connection to the death of a 73-year-old with special needs at a supervised living facility in 2022. Gloversville Police say Patricia Nicholls, 73, died of cardiac arrest. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In the overnight hours of October 28, 2022, Gloversville Police responded to 200 Prospect Avenue, a supervised living facility, for reports of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, police were directed to Nicholls' room where she was suffering from cardiac arrest.Gloversville Fire and GAVAC worked to resuscitate her and she was taken to Nathan Littauer Hospital before being moved to Albany Medical Center. She later died on November 3, 2022. 22-year-old hospitalized after Coeymans boating accident Gloversville Police launched an investigation into the death and circumstances that led to Nicholls' death. A joint investigation with the Justice Center for the Protection o...

Wesley Bell to run for Cori Bush's seat in US congress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell is changing the seat he is running for. He is dropping his run for Senate and now running for US Congress. He will be vying for Cori Bush's US congressional seat. The Democratic primary for that race is in August 2024.“Over the last several weeks, as I’ve campaigned around the state, I’ve heard one refrain from Democrats above all else: yes, we need you in Washington, but St. Louis needs you in the House of Representatives," states Bell. “So, after thoughtful consideration and consultation with respected and committed community and political leaders, I am formally withdrawing as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination to US House of Representatives for Missouri’s First Congressional District.”Bell would have faced Democrat Lucas Kunce and others in a primary race for the state's US Senate seat currently held by Republican Josh Hawley. A recent Emerson College ...

CU Buffs announce game time, channel vs. Arizona Wildcats

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

The streak of nationally televised Colorado football games under Deion Sanders will end at nine. The Buffaloes’ Nov. 11 matchup against Arizona will kick off at 11 a.m. at Folsom Field in Boulder and air on Pac-12 Network, the team announced Monday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Keeler: Save Shedeur Sanders! CU Buffs QB will keep getting crushed if Coach Prime doesn’t start running the darn ball College Sports | Travis Hunter provides silver lining in CU Buffs’ loss to UCLA: “He’s a special football player” College Sports | CU Buffs shut down in loss to UCLA at Rose Bowl, yielding seven sacks and mustering only 38 rushing yards College Sports | CU Buffs vs. UCLA Bruins quick hits: Shedeur Sanders deserved better, didn’t he? College Sports | WATCH: CU Buffs Shilo Sanders ejected for targeting vs. UCLA, flexes as penalty flags fly CU (4-4, 1-4 Pac-12) will celebrate Se...

Opinion: Denver Imam and rabbi make plea for peace, bridge building

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

As faith leaders, colleagues, and friends who come from different traditions, we share diverse perspectives on the State of Israel and the plight of the Palestinian people. We are alarmed by the continuing violence and the ongoing war Israel is waging on Hamas due to their despicable attacks on innocent people on Oct. 7.We are deeply concerned about the conflict’s continued impact on Gaza, the West Bank and further escalation throughout the region. People we care about are in harm’s way. Loved ones have been killed. We grieve the unprecedented loss of life. We pray for a swift resolution to the conflict, the release of all hostages and the creation of a process wherein Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side in harmony.We are also very concerned about how the war in Israel and Palestine has impacted members of our own Muslim and Jewish communities here in Colorado — and, indeed, throughout the world.  The documented rise in anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric a...

Douglas Bruce: Don’t undermine TABOR revenue limits with Prop. HH

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:54 GMT

After 30 years of success, legislative leftists still hate the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment. Voters have rejected past schemes to surrender our right to vote on runaway government growth, but politicians won’t leave us alone.In 2022, they reluctantly sent us a TABOR refund of excess state revenue ($750 per person, $1,500 for joint filers), but their resolve is still “Never again!”On the last day of this year’s session, a one-party cabal put on the ballot their 48-page scam for a new cap that will exponentially increase state spending. Dozens of conservative legislators walked out. Legislative hearings? Last minute. Public input? Limited. Respect for the Constitution? None. Respect for the rule of law? None.A constitutional mandate like TABOR cannot legally be changed by a regular bill like Senate Bill 303 to put Proposition HH on the ballot. No election to change TABOR can be held in an off-year like 2023. You know that. Politicians count on their politically-appointe...