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Austin FC, Q2 awarding $150K in grants to 3 Central Texas nonprofits

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC and Q2 Holdings, Inc. will provide $150,000 in grants to three different nonprofit organizations as part of the third annual Q-mmunity Gives grant program. Three $50,000 grants will be allocated to three nonprofit organizations that help advance underrepresented communities throughout educational work, job skills and readiness programming and health and wellness initiatives, per a news release.Last year, Central Texas Table of Grace, Latinitas and Literacy Coalition of Central Texas were named recipients of the 2022 grants.“During its first two years, the Q-mmunity Gives grant program has shown its ability to make adirect impact in our community, and as such, it has become a staple in our calendar,” Austin FC President Andy Loughnane said in the release. “We’re grateful to be aligned with Q2 on this key initiative given the importance of directly supporting Austin’s nonprofit community.” PAST COVERAGE: Austin FC, Q2 grant three Austin nonprofits with $50,...

LIST: Annular eclipse events in Central Texas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans are in for a treat Oct. 14 as the region bears witness to an annular eclipse, the first of two eclipses poised to pass over the Central Texas region within the next seven months.An annular eclipse happens when the moon passes over the sun but leaves a ring of fire visible around its edges. Austin isn't in the path of totality for this annular eclipse, but approximately 88% of light will be blocked out by it. Solar eclipse takes big stage during ACL weekend two The eclipse will peak at 11:54 a.m., according to the University of Texas in Austin’s Department of Astronomy.To commemorate the natural phenomenon, several communities are slated to celebrate with community events.Junction, Texas will be home to the Texclipse Music Festival Oct. 13-14. The event will feature live music, a chili cook-off, a songwriters competition, community vendors, contests and other elements. The entire natural event will take approximately three hours, but annularity w...

Planned emergency alert test sparks new COVID conspiracy theories

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

A planned test this week of the nationwide Emergency Alert System has led to claims that people’s cellphones will be used to activate nanoparticles introduced into people’s bodies.The Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct the test at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday. One test signal will be sent to radios and televisions using the same familiar audio tone in use since the 1960s, while a test of the newer Wireless Emergency Alerts system will be directed to consumer cellphones.“When a tornado is coming, you need to know your warning system works; you don’t have time for troubleshooting,” John Dooley, with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said in a test announcement. “This annual test gives us confidence in our technology.”Some social media users, however, have been imploring followers to shut off their cellphones on the day of the test because they believe it’s part of a broader conspiracy to exert control over the population.One popular vid...

One strike down, Glens Falls film festival still on hold

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every October, dozens of films and filmmakers come to the city of Glens Falls - but this year, don't expect to see them. Last month, the Adirondack Film Festival announced that its 2023 event would be postponed indefinitely, in acknowledgment of strikes by two of the film industry's premier unions - the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild of America (SAG-AFTRA). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As of last week, one of those two was able to reach a deal, with the WGA securing protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence usage on their jobs, as well as improved transparency from video streaming services on how their metrics are evaluated. It's great news for the union, but changes nothing for Glens Falls' local festival.“Adirondack Theatre Festival stands with union writers, actors, and all professional artists who seek fair wages and respect for the uniquely...

Hyde Park man arrested for allegedly selling drugs in Kingston

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Hyde Park man was arrested following an investigation into drug sales in and around Kingston. Bruce M. Gilmore, 30, was charged with five counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team launched the investigation in March of 2022. Investigators determined that Gilmore had sold drugs and narcotics, including cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.Gilmore was located and arrested by the members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force on September 6. He was turned over to members of U.R.G.E.N.T.

New Jersey man arrested in Shawangunk on arson charge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

SHAWANGUNK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man from North Bergen, New Jersey was arrested in Shawangunk following an arson investigation, according to police. Justin Kabezian, 28, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On June 17, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office and the Ulster County Fire Investigations Unit responded to a residence in Shawangunk following the report of a vehicle fire. Through forensic examination, police determined that the car was intentionally set on fire. The investigation conducted by police revealed that Kabezian had traveled from North Bergen to Shawangunk and allegedly set the vehicle on fire. Detectives were granted a warrant for Kabezian's arrest, and he was taken into custody after being located and arrested by North Bergen Police. Man arrested in Goshen following police pursuit Kabezian was charged with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief. He was held at the Hudson...

St. Francois County men face child porn charges

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

FARMINGTON, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested two St. Francois County men last week as part of an investigation into the spread of child pornography.Members of the State Technical Assistance Team and the Farmington Police Department arrested Stephen Watters, 38, and Brandel Akers, 50, at Watters’ home in Farmington on Sept. 28.Investigators obtained a search warrant for Watters’ home after receiving a tip from a social media site, claiming their site was used for transmitting illicit material.Law enforcement claims Watters confessed to using his computer to search for and download child porn. He also admitted sending the images to Akers via social media.The St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Watters with three counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of promoting child pornography. Akers was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography. Both men are being held in St. Francois...

Colorado man is accused of killing bear and her two cubs, faces felony charges

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

A Colorado man illegally shot and killed a sow bear and her two cubs and dumped the animals’ bodies on state land, wildlife officials alleged Monday.Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers arrested Paul Stromberg, 52, on Saturday at a house near Howard on suspicion of killing the animals.The bodies of the three black bears were dumped on state trust land southeast of Salida, the agency said in a news release. Officers found the bodies Friday after receiving anonymous tips about a poaching incident and reviewing social media posts.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Should Colorado’s mountain lions be hunted? Voters could decide in new ballot initiative Environment | Gov. Jared Polis orders plan to keep Colorado’s national parks open in a federal shutdown Environment | Bulldozers cut down cottonwoods in Barr Lake State Park, raising concerns about bald eagles Environment | Moose at large after attacking woman, dog ne...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 7: Ralston Valley-Columbine showdown certain to shake things up

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:If you’re on the Denver Post app, tap here to see the full rankings.Class 5ATeamRecordPreviousLast week1. Cherry Creek6-01W (48-0 vs. Cherokee Trail)The end-of-season gauntlet is fast approaching for Creek, which gets Eaglecrest (5-1), Arapahoe (5-1) and Grandview (5-1) in succession. This week: vs. Smoky Hill, 7 p.m. Friday.2. Pine Creek6-02W (40-10 vs. Fountain-Fort Carson)Quite possible, perhaps even likely, that this week’s showdown with Regis will decide a league championship. This week: at No. 8 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Friday.3. Columbine6-03W (42-7 at Pomona)Similarly, whoever emerges from Friday night’s Columbine-RV game could be considered Cherry Creek’s biggest threat in 5A. This week: at No. 4 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday.4. Ralston Valley5-14W (47-0 at Lakewood)Mustangs are 3-2 against Columbine since becoming league rivals in 2018, with RV taking three of the last four. This week...

Shopping center in Aurora sells for $20 million

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:39 GMT

The Summer Valley Shopping Center in Aurora sold this month for $20.4 million.The 1980s-era center at the corner of East Quincy Avenue and South Buckley Road, which spans over 95,600-square-feet, is 99% leased, with 18 tenants.Those occupants include gym VASA Fitness, fried chicken chain KFC, a Huntington Bank location, a Dollar Tree store, Thai restaurant Thai Garden, nail salon LM Nails and medical spa Magic Beams SPA.Jon Hendrickson, executive director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Colorado investment sales team, described the site as “well leased ever since the years that Safeway served as the anchor tenant to presently with Vasa Fitness and Dollar Tree filling that role,” in a Monday news release.The commercial real estate services firm identified the majority of its tenants as on the property for five years of longer.Related ArticlesReal Estate | Uplands finally breaks ground on contested farmland in Westminster Real Estate | Sponsored: De...