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Wildfire near Lockhart burns estimated 300 acres, 50% contained

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A grass fire sprang up Friday in Caldwell County, according to the Austin Fire Department, which said crews from Travis County were headed there to help fight it.The fire is near State Highway 130 south of Lockhart. It's called the Boggy Creek Fire, the Texas A&M Forest Service reported. MAP: More than 2,500 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires this year The fire was estimated at 300 acres and is 50% contained as of 8:15 a.m. Saturday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday, AFD said the fire broke containment lines, and additional resources from Austin and Travis County are en route to assist.Boggy Creek Fire in Caldwell County near State Highway 130 south of Lockhart. (KXAN Photo/Andy Way)Boggy Creek Fire in Caldwell County near State Highway 130 south of Lockhart. (KXAN Photo/Andy Way)Boggy Creek Fire in Caldwell County near State Highway 130 south of Lockhart. (KXAN Photo/Andy Wa...

Zeynep Tufekci: Why haven’t we made it safer to breathe in classrooms?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

Two years ago, we got a chance to assure parents and teachers, in any future epidemic, that the air in classrooms was safer, making it easier for children to attend school in person and avoid learning loss and isolation.In March 2021, Congress allocated $122 billion for schools to cope with the COVID pandemic and its aftermath — to hire tutors, retain teachers or improve their facilities. Public health and clean air advocates hoped that this would lead to widespread improvements in classroom ventilation and air quality, to help ward off future pathogenic threats and reduce problems like dust, allergens and wildfire smoke.But only about 34% of school districts said they used any of the money to upgrade their heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, according to a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 28% more installed in-room air cleaners, 8% said they installed ultraviolet lights — a more expensive and complicated method — and the rest r...

Twin Cities seen as a model for taming inflation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

No place in the U.S. has put inflation in the rearview mirror quite as fast as the Twin Cities.In May, St. Paul-Minneapolis became the first major metropolitan area to see annual inflation fall below the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. Its 1.8% pace of price increases was the lowest of any statistical region that month.That’s largely due to a regionwide push to address one of the most intractable issues for both the Fed and American consumers: rising housing costs. Well before pandemic-related supply-chain snarls and labor shortages roiled the economy, and drove up consumer prices, the city of Minneapolis eliminated zoning that allowed only single-family homes and since 2018 has invested $320 million for rental assistance and subsidies.That helped unleash a boom in construction of apartments and condos in the region that proved to be a powerful antidote against inflation, given that the cost of shelter accounts for more than a third of the overall U.S. consumer-price index. Minneapo...

8/12/2023: Strong storms later today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:Saturday starts out spectacularly - cool temperatures and a refreshing feel to the air! Most were down into the 50's, and quite a bit of the Adirondack Park dropped down into the 40's this morning.But more and more clouds develop and, by mid-afternoon, will have given way to storms. Between that time and sundown, on and off rounds of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds are possible.Parts of Central New York and the western Catskills are in an "enhanced risk" (3 out of 5 on the severe scale) today. The bulk of the News10 Region is in a "slight risk" (2 out of 5). Scattered flash flooding as a result of those heavy rain downpours is likely the biggest threat. Though the strongest storms could down a few trees, branches, power lines, etc. Hail is also possible within those storms. Tornado threat is low, but can't be completely ruled out.Showers and even a few downpours could linger overnight and into early Sunday morni...

St. Louis youth engagement: OVP and city team up for fun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

ST.LOUIS, Mo.– St. Louis City’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), a division of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety (DPS), partners with the city to provide activities for youth.These activities will be held around St. Louis. During weekends at Wohl Recreation Center, they are reintroducing its basketball league for individuals aged 18 and above, known as "Nothing but Nets."The league's initial game kicks off at 9, with the final match starting at 11. The league's duration spans through the fall, and individuals between the ages of 18 and 26 within the area are encouraged to join. Strong storms likely overnight into Saturday morning The plan looks like this for this weekend and the next few months:On Saturday, August 12, at 9 a.m., kids ages 11 to 14 and 15 to 18 can play in the STL WHO GOT IT 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Wohl Recreation Center.The Youth Zone on Chestnut Street between 9th and 10th will be closed on Saturday, August 12.Friday, August 18 and Saturday, A...

Meet 'That Tall Family' - Massive St. Louis area social media stars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

GREENVILLE, Ill. -- In the world of social media influencers, the Clark family has carved out a unique niche by being themselves. Known as "That Tall Family," this tight-knit clan has captured the hearts of viewers across various platforms with their lighthearted and family-friendly content. With Carter Clark towering at 7'1", their height has become a part of their identity, but their journey into the world of social media was a serendipitous adventure that brought them together as a unit and garnered them unexpected fame.Their family hails from Canada and is made up of six members: parents Rob and Rachelle and children Carter, Abby, Avery, and Luke.They became an internet sensation after Rob posted a video of his son Carter, at age two, putting on some socks and failing as a two-year-old would."A lot of people jumped on social media early; they just found it interesting and fun, addicting, whatever you want to call it," said Rob. "When I posted the first video of him trying to put...

Broncos rookie RB Jaleel McLaughlin puts his “great burst” on display in preseason debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Russell Wilson walked off the podium, a quick chat with reporters completed after an 18-17 preseason opening loss.He went through a door back into Denver’s locker room and ran into rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin.The shifty Youngstown State product had been accelerating, bobbing and weaving on the field not long before, but he stopped in his tracks to field congratulations from the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback.McLaughlin, a training camp standout who “seems to break a big run every day,” according to offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, capped his lone drive of playing time Friday night with a 4-yard touchdown run. His first in the NFL.Preseason or not, that feels pretty darn good.“It’s a surreal moment. Shoutout to the guys up front, they made it easy for me,” McLaughlin said. “It’s a different feeling once you get into the back of the end zone and you actually score.”McLaughlin carried four times for 20 yards and took a pass upfield for 12 as part of...

Suspect arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Lancaster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

Two people were killed and a third was hospitalized after shots rang out at a Lancaster home on Friday night. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 3300 block of Knott Court around 8:18 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Arriving officers found several gunshot victims at the scene. Two victims, identified only 40 to 50-year-old Hispanic men, were found lying on the street. They were pronounced dead. A third man was transported to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.Sky5 video showed a large presence of law enforcement and ambulance vehicles on the quiet neighborhood street. Two bodies can be seen lying on the road as a group of bystanders gathered nearby.Two people were killed and a third was hospitalized after shots rang out at a Lancaster home on August 11, 2023. (Don Luis Meza)Two people were killed and a third was hospitalized after shots rang out at a Lancaster home on August 11, 2023. (KTLA)Two people were killed and a ...

Can Valerian Root Make Your CBD “Super Sleepy?” — A Look Into Valerian-Enriched CBD Supplements

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

If you’ve been searching through CBD brands online, you’ve likely run across a few hemp supplements with additional ingredients. For instance, sleep-focused CBD products often have significant traces of the herb Valerian root. Many customers are curious why hemp manufacturers would choose to add Valerian root to their products. Isn’t CBD supposed to be relaxing enough on its own? Why is there a need to add Valerian root to the mix?If you’re thinking about ordering a CBD capsule that contains Valerian root, you should understand the basics of this herb. How you want to use CBD will determine whether Valerian root is a positive addition.What’s The Point Of Adding Valerian Root To CBD?While “Valerian root” may sound like an obscure herb to some customers, it has a long and well-documented history. Records suggest people used this root for sleep-related ailments in the Ancient World. Since Valerian root has such a long track record in herbology, it has attracted the attention of medical...

49ers’ Javon Kinlaw says pilates has helped him find ‘supreme confidence’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Javon Kinlaw just might talk you into taking up pilates.Look at what those exercises did for his 6-foot-5 frame that, when healthy, can be among the 49ers’ most imposing on the NFL’s No. 1 defense.Three seasons into a career marred by knee issues, Kinlaw envisions a renaissance, that he’ll be such a “freak” that “the world is going to see” what he can do.Coaches and teammates have sung his praises all offseason and training camp, during which he — this is important — has not missed a practice. Sunday’s preseason opener at the Las Vegas Raiders could bring more kudos his way.The last game he played told a different story. Kinlaw was pushed around by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game’s 31-7 disaster. Then he immediately went back to work.“I wasn’t able to play as low as I needed to. That’s why I went to the lab and focused on my body mechanics,” Kinlaw said after Friday&#...