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Austin Police seeking volunteers for Blue Santa holiday toy deliveries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking for volunteers to help spread some cheer this holiday season.APD's Operation Blue Santa program is enlisting volunteers to help deliver presents and food to Austin families on Dec. 16. The following locations will operate as part of the Blue Santa delivery network:Blue Santa Warehouse: 4101 S. Industrial Drive, Ste. 260, AustinGreen Garage at the Domain: Feathergrass Court, next to Dillard'sAPD East Substation: 812 Springdale Road, AustinAPD South Substation: 404 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, AustinIdeal volunteers include those with a valid driver's license as well as individuals who operate "a four-wheeled sleigh," APD officials said. Bonus points are given to those on Blue Santa's nice list or who are willing to blast holiday jams during the delivery. TRENDING NOW: Restaurants open in Austin on Christmas Eve, Day Volunteers can show up to any of the four sites on Dec. 16, with APD adding no reservation or sign-up is required. Thos...

UPDATED: Texas State selected to play in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, 1st bowl game in program history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in program history, the Texas State Bobcats will play in a bowl game.They won't have to go far to play it, either. Texas State will take on Rice in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 26 from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. The game will be broadcast on ESPN."The team yesterday, the way they reacted to it, you could tell they were fired up," said Texas State Head Coach GJ Kinne. "I've been a part of bowl games where [there is] fake juice. There was some real juice in there yesterday." They’re in: Texas makes College Football Playoff, will play No. 2 Washington in Sugar Bowl The teams haven't played each other since 1987 and each has two wins in four meetings. Texas State finished the regular season 7-5 to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2014. The Bobcats weren't selected to play in a bowl game that season. The Bobcats finished in a tie for second place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division while Rice finished ti...

Lake Elmo to vote on plan for interim administrator, city council member vacancy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

The Lake Elmo City Council on Tuesday is expected to hire a former interim city administrator to once again take on the city’s top job following the termination last month of city administrator Kristina Handt.The council voted 3-1 on Nov. 21 not to renew Handt’s contract, which expired on Nov. 30. Handt, who had expressed concerns about the site of a new Lake Elmo Elementary School because of issues regarding access to city water, had been city administrator since March 2016. Council member Lisa McGinn, the lone dissenter, immediately resigned in protest.On Tuesday, the council is expected to approve a motion to enter into an employment agreement with Clark Schroeder, who served as the city’s interim administrator for a year prior to Handt’s hiring.Schroeder has served as county administrator in St. Croix County, Wis., chief administrative officer for The Royal Club in Lake Elmo; county administrator in Curry County, Ore., and county administrator in Ashland County, Wis. He has a ma...

Two Twin Cities companies issue cantaloupe recalls amid nationwide salmonella warning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

Two Minnesota companies are recalling cut cantaloupe due to potential salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced.The cantaloupe products were sold at locations including regional convenience stores, delis and at Caribou locations at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.However, the recalled cantaloupe products are now past their “use-by” dates — so consumers are not likely to still find them for sale.Health officials say that consumers who purchased the recalled fruits and still have them should throw them away and wash surfaces that touched them with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.The Minnesota companies issuing the recalls are Bix Produce of Little Canada and Cut Fruit Express of Inver Grove Heights.Bix Produce of Little Canada, Minn., is issuing a voluntary cantaloupe recall. (Courtesy of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration)Bix Produce voluntarily recalled their Grab N’ Go containers of cut cantaloupe and mix...

Xcel Energy Center, RiverCentre renovations may cost ‘hundreds of millions.’ St. Paul officials explain the need.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

Remodeling, if not reinventing downtown St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center and the city’s adjoining RiverCentre convention halls would require the state to find “hundreds of millions” of dollars, a request that has already drawn meetings between St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Gov. Tim Walz and management of the Minnesota Wild.The mayor’s office is pitching the project as the revitalization of a statewide asset that hosts more than just professional hockey games. Think of state high school sports tournaments, high school graduations, concerts, conventions and the annual Hmong New Year’s celebration.Each year, the city sends $315 million in sales tax revenue alone to the state of Minnesota, a significant portion of which can be attributed to events at the arena complex. City officials have estimated that between hotel rooms, a hotel occupancy tax, jobs and other related spending, the facility’s overall economic impact adds up to roughly $493 million...

Pittsfield offers homebound vaccination appointments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The City of Pittsfield is offering vaccination appointments to homebound residents due to a disability or age. Vaccinations for the flu and COVID-19 are available. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Appointments can be made by calling the City of Pittsfield Department of Health at (413) 499-9411 ext. 0. The Health Department will schedule a home visit from a public health nurse. Pittsfield residents are reminded that free COVID-19 tests are available at the Health Department at 100 North Street on the mezzanine level.

One dead after fatal crash in Kinderhook

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

KINDERHOOK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police responded to a fatal crash in Kinderhook on Monday morning that claimed the life of a 48-year-old from Stockport. Sophie Perez-Martinez was transported to Columbia Memorial Health where she passed away. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the crash happened at the intersection of State Route 9H and County Route 25. Investigations determined that Perez-Martinez was turning left onto State Route 9H from County Route 25. Her vehicle pulled into the path of a 2015 Ford Utility heading southbound on State Route 9H.The driver of the Ford was evaluated at the scene and reported that he was not injured. Perez-Martinez had an 8-year-old passenger who was transported to the Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.Police do not believe drugs or alcohol are contributing factors. State Route 9H was closed for over two and a half hours.

Lineup announced for 2024 'Concert in the Catskills'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Country music is returning to Greene County in 2024 with "Concert in the Catskills." The event is set for the Historic Catskill Point on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concert features Jackson Dean with special guest Alana Springsteen. Dean is best known for his song "Don't Come Lookin," which reached the top of the country charts in 2022. Springsteen's new album "Twenty Something" features duets with Mitchell Tenpenny and Chris Stapleton.  "We are excited to be back for a second year at the Historic Catskill Point," said Concert Director Jim Miller. "The first year in 2023 was a huge success as over 1,200 people attended the concert and we received tremendous support from the business community. The concert venue on the Hudson River was praised by concertgoers and last year's artists, Michael Ray, Spencer Crandall, and Ian Flanigan." Hank Williams Jr. to perform at SPAC Ti...

'Toys for Pawz' benefit returns to Delanson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Back Barn Brewing Company in Delanson announced they will be hosting their annual "Toys for Pawz" benefit. The event is scheduled for December 9. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The benefit will support the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, who will be collecting pet items and donations at the event. The celebration will feature several raffles, food offered by Buena Comida and live music by North Allen Duo, with a portion of the evening's beverage sales going toward helping the shelter. Toys for Pawz will also host NEWS10's own Steve Caporizzo as their special guest. The event is set to run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. College of Saint Rose to close end of 2023-24 academic year Back Barn Brewing Company is located at 7082 Western Turnpike. The benefit is free to attend and open to the public.

The Family Arena in St. Charles is getting a $13M makeover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:07 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -- The Family Arena is set for a $13 million makeover, its first major renovation since opening in 1999. Completion is expected by the fall of 2024.The renovations aim to enhance visitor's experiences and bring the venue in line with modern expectations. Federal grants will cover over $10 million, and $3 million will come from county funding. Suspect shot and killed after firing shots outside O’Fallon City Hall "The seats are as old as the building. They have endured a lifetime of spills, and they show it-they look dirty, even after we clean them," states marketing and booking manager Tom O'Keefe. "Having new seats will be a radical improvement, and they'll have thicker cushions and be more comfortable, too."The arena, hosting up to 400,000 guests annually, will replace lower-level seats, upgrade to an automated retractable platform, and introduce new Wi-Fi, concourse signage, and communication systems. Other projects include video board replacements, centr...