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Building torn down, 'Hi, How Are You' mural stays up

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- If you drive past the intersection of 21st and Guadalupe streets, you'll see a familiar sight. The famous "Hi, How Are You" mural stands tall, but the building it was attached to was demolished over the weekend. The Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP) -- a nonprofit created in 2018 and named for the late, beloved artist and world-renowned musician Daniel Johnston -- posted on Instagram the mural is being preserved during the construction of a new student housing project. Where to find ‘Instagrammable’ murals in Austin for your next photo op The mural depicts a creature named Jeremiah with the words “Hi, How Are You” sprawled above him. It appeared on the wall in 2014 and was created by Johnston, who died in 2019. He became a household name for Austinites because of his music and art, which are a cultural staple in the capital city. “Hi, How Are You” mural in central Austin (KXAN Photo/Jaclyn Ramkissoon)Hi, How Are You mural preserved through building demolition (KXAN...

Austin brings back free Zilker Park shuttle services this summer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With summertime around the corner, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department will roll out its free Zilker Shuttle services next month.PARD announced Monday the free services will run to Zilker Metropolitan Park from the One Texas Center parking garage beginning May 27 through Sept. 4. The services will operate every Saturday and Sunday — as well as during the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays — from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. RELATED: Zilker Park adding new pay stations, increasing prices for parking The One Texas Center parking garage is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. Parking tickets must be validated by shuttle operators, per the release.Shuttle riders will be dropped off at the Zilker Playground and Barton Springs Spillway, a few minutes' walk to Barton Springs Pool. Pets aren't allowed on the shuttle.The news came less than a month after the city announced an increase in parking fees at Zilker.Currently, Zilker Park charges from March to Septemb...

Pablo López, Twins finalizing four-year extension

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

The Twins are finalizing a four-year, $73.5 million agreement with starting pitcher Pablo López, a source confirmed Monday, which will keep the right-hander with the Twins through the 2027 season.The extension, which has not yet been made official, is supposed to kick in next season, which would have been López’s final year of arbitration, and will buy out his first three years of free agency.The Twins acquired the 27-year-old pitcher this offseason from the Miami Marlins, swapping him for 2022 American League batting champion Luis Arraez. The early returns have been more than promising and he was rewarded with the richest contract the Twins have ever given a pitcher. López, whom the Twins named their Opening Day starter, has been a big reason the rotation has had the early-season success it has.“He couldn’t be more impressive. I’ll just say it like that,” manager Rocco Baldelli said earlier this month. “He’s pitching just like a top-of-the-rotation pitcher does and on top of that, ...

Fire crews extinguish brush fire in Fulton County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

CAROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, a downed power line started a brush fire on Route 29A. Crews from the Caroga Lake Fire Company and the Stratford Fire Company responded. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The brush fire covered approximately 1 acre. 15 personnel and a Wildlife Suppression Assignment extinguished the fire. The Saulsbury Fire Company and NYS Forest Rangers were also on the scene.

SUNY Adirondack to walk 'Out of the Darkness'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At the end of April, the SUNY Adirondack community is joining a nationwide movement. The college will participate in its third annual Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The walk will embark from the college Office of Health and Wellness at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. Every year, walks are held across the country to raise money for suicide prevention efforts by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as well as awareness of suicide statistics and what it takes to save a life.“We want to raise awareness of this issue, to help prevent other families from experiencing a suicide loss,” said SUNY Adirondack mental health counselor and assistant professor of counseling Holly Irion. “This walk is a really inspiring way to show that no one is alone in the battle against suicide.” Spring Zing fishing fest back in Warrensburg Nationally, the America...

Participating restaurants in Amsterdam WingFest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On the heels of the Amsterdam WingFest dates being announced, the City of Amsterdam has also released a list of participating restaurants for the annual event. Participating restaurants will offer one wing samples for $1, and event-goers will have the chance to vote on best on the best and hottest wings in the city.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Rockton HouseLyon St. Bar and GrillGood Fellas-PizzeriaCreekside TavernRusso's Bar & GrillBosco's Family RestaurantG's Famous Lemon CookiesSharpshooters Billiards & Sports PubJoe's Family RestaurantThe Polish American VeteransFresh BasilDomAdi's DeliGuge's DogsHerk's TavernLorenzo's SouthsideParillo's Armory GrillSouthside SliceShorty's SouthsideMiss Blues Pet BoutiqueThe WingFest will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. “I can't think of a more helpful and enjoyable way for Amsterdam residents to spend their Saturday," said M...

98 Degrees to perform at Rivers Casino & Resort

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 98 Degrees, a male R&B group that rose to fame with hits like "Give Me Just One Night," "Because of You," and "The Way You Want Me To," will be performing at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on September 21, 2023. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The group, consisting of the all-Ohio-raised Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre, and brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, has eight Top 40 singles and has sold over 10 million records. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $75, plus taxes and fees.

Waterford Police find missing teen

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Waterford Police have located 15-year-old Lillian Bonhotel safely. Bonhotel was reported missing earlier on Monday, and police said she had not been seen since Friday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Bonhotel was found safely.

Officers investigating shooting and stabbing at Florissant business

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A possible shooting and stabbing took place overnight outside a business in Florissant. It happened after midnight at "Al's Place," that's a bar and restaurant on Highway 67. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg and another with stab wounds to the upper body. Top Story: 7 tornadoes hit St. Louis region Saturday, National Weather Service says The glass on the front door was broken and police were searching the parking lot for shell casings. At least two people were taken into custody. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening as they are both are recovering at an area hospital.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Missouri homeowner shoots, injures Black teen who went to wrong house

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:45 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, includes questions about whether race played a role, authorities in Kansas City said.Police are quickly preparing evidence for prosecutors in Thursday's shooting, Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday at a news conference at police headquarters.“I want everyone to know that I am listening,” Graves said, “and I understand the concern we are receiving from the community.”The Kansas City Star reported that the 16-year-old victim, identified online by family members as Yarl, was hospitalized Thursday night after he was shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend's house. Police said he went to the wrong house and was shot there. Top Story: 7 tornadoes hit St. Louis region Saturday, National Weather Service says Officials would not confirm the number of times the homeowner shot the victim or where his ...