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800,000 Texans may lose WIC benefits if Congress fails to avert federal government shutdown

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly 800,000 Texans could lose access to a supplemental nutrition program this week unless Congress can avert a federal government shutdown before Sunday, according to a Texas nonprofit.Mia Medina, a senior program manager with No Kid Hungry Texas, said that the loss of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) could negatively impact the nutrition of mothers and children in need."It not only helps new parents make ends meet, but it's also an investment in the health and development of infants and young children," Medina said. "Research shows that WIC can lower premature births among pregnant women, lower the incidence of moderately low and very low birth weights and infants significantly improved children's diets. And for kids, it can significantly improve their memory for numbers, particularly for children enrolled in WIC in their first year." Looming shutdown rattles families who rely on Head Start program for disadvant...

UT Surplus REuse Store auctioning Frank Erwin Center items online

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- UT Surplus REuse Store is doing an online auction for items from Frank Erwin Center, according to a social media post from the store.The online auction will be open until Oct. 4, according to UT Surplus. Some of the items being auctioned are tables, stadium seating and more. ‘Future of world-class health care’: UT-Austin Medical Center planned at Erwin Center site UT unveiled plans for the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center, which will be built at the site of the Frank Erwin Center.Officials said they hope to get the center completed in five years by 2029 or 2030 and anticipate the project will add 4,000-5,000 jobs.UT Surplus REuse StoreThe store is filled with materials no longer used in university operations but that are still in good shape. People are welcome to come to shop the shelves, pick out furniture and thrift for a possible art piece, some dishware or even, yes, a headless wrestler mannequin. UT Surplus REuse Store breathes new life into use...

Westlake's Kayser closing in on big milestone, Chaps host Del Valle

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off a hard-fought 20-14 win over Lake Travis in the Battle of the Lakes last week, the Westlake Chaparrals host Del Valle at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a 6A-District 26 matchup.Both teams are coming off wins last week with the Cardinals picking up a 22-14 victory over Akins for their first win of the season. Quarterback Nasir Ardoin threw for 129 yards with a touchdown and running back Kenelle Hodges rushed for 105 yards on 17 carries with a score.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteFor the Chaps against Lake Travis, they were led by their reliable rusher, senior Jack Kayser. He rumbled for 130 yards on 24 carries with a 40-yard touchdown. Oddly enough, it was his first 100-yard game of the season but it would be naive to think he's not going to rack up more. According to statistics entered into MaxPreps, Kayser is 25 yards...

Loons enter ‘biggest game of the season’ with Emanuel Reynoso questionable to play

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

The mood during the open portion of Minnesota United’s training session on Friday belied the Loons’ current playoff predicament.Manager Adrian Heath had a glint in his eye when players were volleying in soccer tennis. Star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso smiled at one point during practice. And fullback Zarek Valentin dropped to his knees to celebrate after a drill.It did not look like a club that has had the rug pulled out from underneath them with three straight losses, each coming from a late goal conceded.The Loons (9-10-11, 37 points) sit in 11th place in the Western Conference, with nine teams making the MLS Cup Playoffs. The final four regular-season games start Saturday with eighth-place San Jose (10-11-10, 41 points) coming to Allianz Field.“It might be the biggest game of the season for us because of what is at stake for us,” Heath told the Pioneer Press. “(With three points from a win) suddenly, we are back in the mix of it all, with three games to go.”The Loons play at Los An...

Wild report: Bally ownership extends agreements with Comcast, DirecTV

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

Bally Sports North, the regional sports network that owns the broadcasting rights to Wild games, has told its 12 NHL and 15 NBA teams it needs to reduce its rights fees payments in order avoid liquidation.That’s according to a report by the New York Post, which also reported that struggling Bally owner Diamond Sports Group has reached a tentative one-year agreement with Comcast — the largest cable provider in the Twin Cities — and DirecTV to include Bally Sports in its lineup next year.A source told the Pioneer Press that Bally would like to reduce its payments by as much as 33 percent for some teams. According to the Wall Street Journal, Diamond Sports was $8 billion in debt when it filed for reorganizational bankruptcy in March.Wild owner Craig Leipold said Thursday the team would be prepared to broadcast its 2023-24 games if Bally decides to drop the Minnesota/Upper Midwest market as it did in Arizona and San Diego. The Wild are owed a rights payment in December.If Bally forfeits...

A Main Street swap in Stillwater? Store owners decide to switch locations.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

Meg Brownson, the owner of Alfresco Casual Living in downtown Stillwater, came up with an ingenious idea last year after deciding to downsize her popular home and garden shop.Why not swap places with Brick + Linen, a boutique home décor shop that had a location on South Main Street but had designers working out of the space behind Alfresco on North Main Street?“It was a win-win for everybody,” said Brownson, who opened Alfresco in 2002. “It’s a beautiful space, and this gives me the opportunity to stay on Main Street.”A photo of a table inside Alfresco Casual Living in downtown Stillwater, which will hold its grand re-opening on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Courtesy of Alfresco Casual Living)Alfresco Casual Living will celebrate its grand re-opening at 114 N. Main St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The all-day event will feature door prizes, samples, refreshments and a charcuterie demonstration at 4:30 p.m.The new store is smaller and will feature mostly kitchen items, Bro...

Three teens charged in St. Louis murder after attempted robbery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Three teenagers face criminal charges in a south St. Louis murder that stemmed from an attempted robbery earlier this week. Prosecutors have two 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old in connection with the investigation, though police have not released their identities. The teenagers are charged with second-degree murder, first-degree attempted robbery and first-degree assault. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Police say there were four suspects in connection with the investigation, which includes the three teenagers charged and another who was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire. Investigators say Jerimiah Grayer, 18, was fatally shot during the encounter. The situation unfolded around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Grayer and the three other teens reportedly approached a 32-year-old man in the 2600 block of Osage Street. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

St. Louis area youth coach accused of child sexual misconduct

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

FENTON, Mo. -- A youth athletic coach is charged with attempting to convince a child to do sexual activities with him. On Friday, September 29, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against suspect Trevor White, 41. White is being held on $100,000 cash-only bond.On or about September 28, 2023, the White texted with a person he believed to be a child under the age of 15. White asked the child to send him nude pictures of herself. He then asked if he could pick the child up, so they could engage in sexual activity together. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick White has been a youth athletic coach for over ten years. Investigators suspect there may be more victims. If you have information, please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210, or to remain anonymous, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.

Free and cheap things to do in metro Denver in October

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

Elk FestLet the bugling begin as Estes Park hosts Elk Fest on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. As usual, the festival coincides with the annual autumn elk rut, providing the natural sight and sound spectacle created during the big game’s mating season in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. While the park requires an entrance fee or a National Parks Pass, the Elk Fest is free from 10 a.m. to about 5 p.m. each day. The festival features bugling contests, elk exhibits, elk-inspired arts and crafts, as well as Native American music, dancing and storytelling with Danny Many Horses. Popular Colorado bands will play country, rock and bluegrass music. Also, enjoy lots of food and beverages at the food trucks on-site. visitestespark.comWendy’s Boo! BooksNothing like a Wendy’s Frosty deal on a hot day. (John Shearer, Getty Images for Wendy’s)Related ArticlesColorado News | 2023 Colorado film festival guide: Oscar bait, secret lineups and more entice audiences to theaters Colora...

Denver suspends license of East Colfax motel due to string of criminal activity

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:15 GMT

Denver city officials on Thursday suspended the license of an East Colfax Avenue motel due to a string of criminal activity, marking the first action of its kind against a city lodging establishment.The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses, in an order of summary suspension, said the Regis Motel (8282 E. Colfax Ave.) had become a den for prostitution, drug sales, illegal weapons, burglaries and a fatal shooting.These incidents “require emergency action and summary suspension of the respondent’s license,” Molly Duplechian, the department’s executive director, wrote in the letter.In most cases, the city issues show cause orders to businesses under suspicion of running problematic operations. Under those orders, businesses can continue to operate as they prove to the city why their license shouldn’t be revoked. Summary suspensions, on the other hand, are far more serious and result in the immediate suspension of a license due to emergent safety threats.Thurs...