Home

Agriculturists hope for recovery this winter after scorching Central Texas summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Agriculture experts say recent rain supplemented an overall dry summer but the effects of the scorching season could extend into this winter.The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service said in Central Texas, rainfall has had little impact on ending exceptional drought conditions. While pastures have greened up, it is uncertain if enough foliage will be produced to bale before it is too cold to harvest.The agency said growers also planted wheat and oats in hopes that wetter conditions will prevail in early fall and return a yield before winter. The extension service also said the price of cattle has dropped going into the fall season.Brant Wilbourn, associate director of commodity and regulatory activities at Texas Farm Bureau, said another big challenge for farmers and ranchers other than weather is inflation.He said the intense summer reduced growers' ability to produce hay and grain, which they stockpile for winter. With a lower yield and the cost to grow it going...

Study finds link between vaping and asthma in teens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 28, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) – Vaping, or e-cigarette smoking, may increase the risk of developing asthma, even if those kids have never smoked typical tobacco products, according to a Texas A&M University School of Public Health research study.E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices. When inhaled, a fluid – often infused with nicotine and flavor – heats and creates a vapor. The devices were innovated as an alternative to tobacco products but have grown in popularity among children and teenagers, the study team said. One study examining vaping trends in 2021 found that 11.3% of high school-aged students reported vaping in the past 30 days.  MORE: New Texas law punishes students caught vaping in school Taehyun Roh, a Texas A&M assistant professor, and his team analyzed data from a national annual survey conducted by the CDC to look at the relationship between vaping and asthma as well as what risk factors c...

Georgetown watering restrictions loosened; All customers to be on 1 day watering schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Starting Friday, Georgetown water utility customers' watering restrictions will change. All Georgetown water utility customers will be on a one-day-per-week watering schedule, and the western portion of customers is moving into Drought Stage 2 restrictions. LIST: What are the current water restrictions in your city? According to the city, customers in the western side of Georgetown’s service area – generally the areas west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive – who have been under Drought Stage 3 restrictions can water once per week on their assigned day starting Friday. Some Georgetown residents were under Drought Stage 3 restrictions earlier this summer. The Stage 3 restrictions for the western portion of the water service area are being lifted because temperatures are starting to cool, usage has declined, and Georgetown is now receiving additional water from the City of Leander, the city said. Georgetown finds new water source, but r...

Gophers football vs. Louisiana : Keys to game, how to watch, who has edge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

LOUISIANA vs. MINNESOTAWhen: 11 a.m. SaturdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: Big Ten NetworkRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 75 degrees, sunny, 6 mph north windBetting spread: Minnesota, -11Records: Minnesota gave up a 21-point lead to Northwestern last week to fall to 2-2 this season. Louisiana improved to 3-1 with a 45-38 win over Buffalo last Saturday. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ only loss was to fellow Sun Belt Conference opponent Old Dominion in Week 2.History: The Gophers is 3-0 against Louisiana, with three straight victories from 2001-03. They are formerly known as Louisiana Lafayette.Key matchup: Gophers back seven vs. themselves. The U pass defense has allowed at least 400 yards through the air in each of the last two games. DC Joe Rossi said defenders are chasing laser beams as if they’re a house cat and not staying discipled. “We can’t chase plays,” he said.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. Louisiana defense: After a poor outing against North Carolina, QB Athan Kaliakmanis had ...

One Woodbury event promotes unity and diversity through music and food

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Woodbury is hosting a new event this weekend celebrating the diversity of the community.Temmy Olasimbo, the chair of One Woodbury, said the Saturday event is meant to bring Woodbury residents together.Temmy Olasimbo (Courtesy photo)“We wanted to have an event where everyone could be themselves in an authentic way,” said Olasimbo, whose day job is a member of the research operations team at Best Buy.The event, which features performers of different cultures, is designed to promote unity. Those performers include Irish dance group Rincle Nachro, African dance ensemble Titambe, the Oshkiigiizhika singing group, the Spiritsong Choir, local musician DJ Northstar and others.Olasimbo said the event also will have a variety of food vendors from various cultures, all local, as well as students from South Washington County Schools and Great Rivers Adult Education who will give educational presentations on the cultures represented.“The goal is to celebrate Woodbury’s diversity,” Olasimbo said....

Kids will love helping you make these Japanese meatballs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

One way to get kids to try new things at mealtime while also teaching them about nutrition is to hand them a spoon (or bowl or knife, if they’re old enough) and get them involved in making dinner.Sons and daughters are more apt to eat things they’ve had a hand in preparing and, by teaching them to cook, even just a little, you’re fostering life skills that will come in handy once they’re off on their own at college or jobs or wherever life takes them.Also, it’s just fun to carve out a little one-on-one “us” time with your children. I speak from experience when I say they grow up so fast and will be gone in the blink of an eye, almost before you know it.Iron Chef and cookbook author Alex Guarnaschelli, alongside her teenage daughter, Ava, show exactly how fun and inspirational cooking together can be in their new cookbook, “Cook it Up.”In it, they share more than 70 recipes that define their modern family meals together. Ava tends...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Oktoberfest events to the Whitehall Sasquatch Festival to Flip Circus coming to Crossgates Mall, there are a myriad of things happening on September 29, September 30, and October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, September 29Opening night of Spooky Island, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Opening night of Night Terrors, Night Terrors Haunted Farm at 4193 Route 7 in Schoharie. You can buy tickets on the Night Terrors website.Opening weekend of Flip Circus, Crossgates Mall, show at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Flip Circus website.Macy Gray, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.The Balloon Glow & Laser Show, Altamont Fairgrounds, gates open at 5 p.m. You can buy tickets on the FreshTix website.New York Cannabis Conv...

Hochul announces $100M in funding is available for zero-emission school buses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $100 million in funding will be available for zero-emission school buses. The funding is part of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The commitment of public funds and guidance released today puts New York State schools and bus operators on a trajectory to embrace clean transportation and the benefits it will bring,” said Governor Hochul. “Zero-emission buses will become a hallmark, not only transporting students through our communities, but also demonstrating the promise and possibility of a healthier, environmentally friendly, low-carbon future for our youngest citizens.” The goal set forward by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050. Hochul's State of the State initiative also required all new school bu...

Officer accused of sexually abusing men in handcuffs; More victims possible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A former officer with the North County Police Cooperative is facing 21 felony charges for sexually abusing men who he had detained or handcuffed. There may be more victims in this case because Marcellis Blackwell's phone contains videos of as-yet unidentified victims. The Department of Justice says that Blackwell of committed the crimes between November 2022 and June 2023. Among other aggravated sexual acts, he fondled the genitals of eight men in his custody. He turned off his body camera before some of the incidents. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick A FOX 2 report on the initial arrest says that one incident took place on June 3 on the grounds of Normandy High School. Police say Blackwell arrested a 37-year-old man that day, placed handcuffs on him, and drove him to a secluded part of the campus. Blackwell then put his hands down the victim’s pants without their consent and while he was still handcuffed.Blackwell was formerly known...

Man sentenced for killing teenage best friend in 2018

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

NORMANDY, Mo. -- A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting and killing his best friend. A jury convicted Korrie Black, 23, of second degree murder armed criminal action.Prosecutors say Black shot and killed Gerrian Green, 16, on November 24, 2018. There was an argument over Black returning a gun he borrowed from Green.Gerrian GreenGreen's sister witnessed the shooting and presented her testimony to the court. She said that he did not do anything physical to provoke Black and was not close enough to pose a threat. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick Black testified in his own defense. He also attempted a re-enactment of the shooting. The jury rejected his argument that he fired in self-defense.“The victim’s sister, who was a child of 15 when she saw her big brother shot and killed, gave incredibly composed and credible testimony that the jury believed over the defendant, who killed his own best friend for no reason. I hope this guilt...