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City of Taylor making changes after birds killed in July 4, 2022 fireworks, some say it's not enough

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) -- Fireworks are a traditional part of marking Independence Day, but some people in one Williamson County community are concerned the loud bangs and flashing lights will once again impact birds nesting in a park. In 2022, a fireworks show hosted by the City of Taylor in Murphy Park caused nesting egrets to scatter when the fireworks went off. Many of the birds were killed in the chaos, as birds flew into power lines and baby birds were knocked out of their nests.  PREVIOUS: Migratory birds die, babies fall from trees after fireworks show in Taylor This year, city leaders said they're making some changes.“This year the City of Taylor will move the launch of the fireworks display to a location that is further away from the egret habitat at Murphy Park. While the previous launch site was 200 feet from the habitat, the new site will be more than 1,000 feet away from it to avoid harming the egrets that live there," the city said. Some residents told KXAN they are h...

Dealing with haze and heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Much of the morning into the early afternoon was spent under a mostly cloudy to overcast sky and haze. The haze comes from residual smoke coming from the seasonal agricultural burnings in northern Mexico and Central America. This has lead to some regional air sensors showing the air to be unhealthful for sensitive groups so if you are sensitive to the fine particles, like the dust, you should limit your outdoor activities.The other "H" word dominating today's forecast is the heat. The first Heat Advisory of the season is in effect until 8 p.m. Early-afternoon heat indices were in the upper 90s to a pair of 104° readings at both Flatonia and La Grange. Today's Heat AdvisoryThis Heat Advisory is valid based on yesterday's peak "feels like" of 112° at La Grange at 3:35. In fact, La Grange had a heat index greater than 100° from 11:35 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.Late-afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms will again be possible. The map today shows a stationary front to our n...

Police: 200-300 teens involved in fights, arguments, disruptions at grad ceremony in downtown St. Paul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

Minor fights broke out during a high school graduation ceremony in downtown St. Paul Monday night, prompting a large police response.No injuries were reported. There were 200 to 300 teens arguing, fighting or involved in the disruption, said Sgt. Mike Ernster, a St. Paul police spokesman.St. Paul’s Central Senior High School commencement ceremony was underway about 9:15 p.m. Monday at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul RiverCentre when a large group of teens arrived late, according to Ernster.“They were disruptive and needed to be removed as they interrupted the graduation and the speakers,” Ernster said. “Minor fights broke out as officers attempted to get the problem teens to leave.” There were also a few minor altercations outside.Police didn’t make arrests — they didn’t witness the fighting, which was reported to them by school staff, and there weren’t known victims, Ernster said.About 60 officers responded from throughout St...

Study finds millions of COVID patients still don’t have their sense of smell or taste

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

Many of the patients who lost their sense of smell or taste following a COVID infection still have not fully recovered those senses, according to a new study out of Massachusetts Eye and Ear.Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear looked at the loss of olfactory and gustatory senses and estimated that about 25% of Americans who had COVID-19 reported only partial or no recovery of taste or smell.“We wanted to quantify the national impact of smell disorders resulting from COVID,” said Neil Bhattacharyya, professor of Otolaryngology at Mass Eye and Ear.“With this data we can understand, in big numbers, how many people lost their sense of smell or taste due to COVID infection and how many people never fully recovered those senses,” Bhattacharyya added.The researchers examined data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a CDC branch, which includes survey data from 29,696 adults.In the NHIS data, COVID patients were asked about the severity of their symptoms, any loss of taste or...

Class 3A state baseball: Grand Rapids tops STA 5-0 in quarterfinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

JORDAN, Minn. — With hits at a premium, patience was a virtue for the Grand Rapids baseball team on Tuesday.A combination of strong plate discipline and a dominant complete game from pitcher Easton Sjostrand lifted the unseeded Thunderhawks to a 5-0 upset of second-seeded St. Thomas Academy in a Class 3A baseball state tournament quarterfinal game.The Thunderhawks (17-10) scored twice in the third inning without a hit at the Mini Met. A three-run seventh iced a Wednesday semifinal appearance against Mahtomedi or Byron.St. Thomas Academy (18-7) had scored at least six runs in each of its four prior postseason games, reaching double-digits three times. The Cadets hadn’t been blanked since their season opener.Until now. They finished with three hits on Tuesday.“We just failed to make adjustments that need to be at the right time,” STA coach Bobby Thompson said. “We had some opportunities middle of the game with guys on base but just couldn’t get that timely hit.”Not that the Thunderhaw...

Dog-friendly restaurant patios in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you want to grab some food while with your dog on a long trip, running errands, or if you simply want to spend time with your dog away from home, several restaurants in the Capital Region have pet-friendly patios. Here are some places where you can go out to eat with your dog in the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! AlbanyThe Olde English Pub, 683 Broadway in AlbanyAlbany Ale & Oyster, 281 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyMr. Bumbles Café, 263 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyMcGeary's Irish Pub, 4 Clinton Square in AlbanySchenectadyMORE Perreca's, 31 North Jay Street in SchenectadyCornells in Little Italy, 39 North Jay Street in SchenectadyTroyIron Works Grill, 15 Campbell Avenue in TroyCohoesTable 41 Brewing Company, 188 Remsen Street in Cohoes Capital Region restaurants that opened, closed so far in 2023 LathamBeer Bones Taproom, 594 Loudon Road in LathamNorth GreenbushJunior's Ba...

Coeymans male arrested after leading police on chase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A male suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase on Monday. Anthony Starks, 24, of Coeymans, is facing charges of DWI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Starks was seen driving recklessly in Coeymans. Starks drove off the roadway and into a large field. Officers from Coeymans and the Albany County Sheriff's Office searched the field and saw the truck exit onto Blodgett Hill at high speeds.Starks led police on a chase, which also involved the Town of Bethlehem Police and the New York State Police. Starks failed to comply with the police. Bethlehem Police placed stop sticks on the roadway, which caused a tire blowout.Despite that, Starks continued to drive but crashed into the rear of a vehicle after failing to yield for a red light on the Delmar bypass. Starks attempted...

Share your favorite books with fellow book lovers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

NORTH CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The North Chatham Free Library is hosting a free gathering for book lovers on Wednesday, June 14. The event will be held in the library garden at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held inside the library. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participants are encouraged to recommend one or two of their favorite books and to include the plot, author, and why the book is esteemed. There will be time for questions and answers for each book recommendation. At the conclusion, everyone will receive a list of books favored by others. The library asks participants to bring their chairs if possible. Cookies will be provided. The event is limited to 12 participants. To register, contact [email protected] or call (518) 766-3211.

Glens Falls reveals 'Black Bears' school logos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In April, Glens Falls City School District unveiled a new name to represent its students. The "Indian Warrior" logo and naming convention have been put away - and now, the Black Bears roam Glens Falls. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, the district unveiled the logos to go along with the name. A new "Glens Falls Black Bears" logo and icon were shown off on social media on Monday, retaining the "GF Nation" phrase - which was determined okay to keep by the school and student advisory committee. "The logo design was a comprehensive process that was student-driven, and a lot of credit goes to the Student Cabinet group," said Glens Falls High School Athletic Director Shane Jones. "They provided really thoughtful feedback as we went through several rounds of drafts with VIP Branding’s artists. We wanted to come up with logos that would be a good representation of ALL parts of our school commu...

Police: Man steals food at downtown store, threatens employees with axe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A 42-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly walked into a DGX store, stole food, and threatened workers with an axe.According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened at 1:45 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of Washington Avenue.Witnesses told police the man entered the store while brandishing an axe. He ordered all the employees to stay away from him before taking several food items and made no attempt to pay for them. Police tie 12-year-old girl to overnight crime spree Police claim security tried to confront the man, but he began waiving the axe around in a violent manner.The man left the store and was arrested by police.Charges have not yet been filed.