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Dripping Springs ISD portable classrooms costing $1.5M for upcoming school year

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Dripping Springs ISD plans to purchase millions of dollars worth of portables to use as classrooms for the next few school years. This comes as the district deals with capacity issues as its student body continues to grow. According to the district, enrollment grew from roughly 4,500 to 8,500 students in the last decade. The district also expects enrollment to essentially double again, to 16,000, in the next decade.Dripping Springs ISD is looking at spending $1,533,742 for six portables for FY 2023-24. That would provide a total of 12 classrooms. Previous bond failingIn November, voters decided not to pass three bonds for Dripping Springs ISD. As a result, the district said it would look at several other ways to address growth and overcrowding, including more portable buildings.Since then, the district has called for a bond this May. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Dripping Springs ISD board unanimously votes $223M bond for May 6 election Portables plan for up...

Texas WWII veteran identified 80 years after being killed in action

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

FISHER COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A World War II veteran from Roby, Texas, has been identified 80 years after he was killed in action. Army Air Forces Tech Sgt. Frank C. Ferrel, 31, was officially accounted for January 10, 2023, after his remains were identified through DNA analysis. Sgt. Ferrel was aboard a B-24 Liberator bomber that was hit by enemy fire in Romania on August 1, 1943. His remains were buried in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania alongside more than 80 other unidentified veterans. Attempts to account for these veterans began in 2017.Sgt. Ferrel will be buried in Sylvester, Texas, at a yet-to-be-determined date. Read the full press release on Sgt. Ferrel's identification from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency below: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech Sgt. Frank C. Ferrel, 31, of Roby, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 10, 20...

Probation for man who stabbed Met Transit driver in St. Paul

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

A Brooklyn Park man has been put on probation for five years for stabbing a Metro Transit driver repeatedly with a pen and screwdriver in downtown St. Paul in 2021.Brandon Tyler Collins (Courtesy of Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Brandon Tyler Collins, 24, was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court last week after pleading guilty to felony second-degree assault.According to the criminal complaint, Metro Transit and St. Paul police responded to Fifth and Minnesota streets about 5 a.m. Sept. 8 after a report that a bus driver was being assaulted.When officers arrived, they found Collins punching the 63-year-old driver with such violence that the officers had to wrestle Collins to the ground to get him to stop.The driver had multiple puncture wounds on his body and blood all over his clothing. He was shaken and scared, the complaint states.The driver told police that he was parked at the intersection with the doors closed when Collins ran up to the bus screaming for help. He o...

St. Paul helps Rondo Community Land Trust acquire six affordable rental, homeownership properties

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

With an eye toward increasing affordable housing, the city of St. Paul will help the Rondo Community Land Trust acquire five residential properties between 796 and 841 Selby Ave., as well as a sixth residence on Avon Street.The city will use $1.37 million in federal Community Development Block Grant dollars to back the purchases from the Twin Cities Land Bank, and to establish a revolving loan fund, allowing the land trust to make future acquisitions using future sale proceeds.The St. Paul City Council convened as the HRA on Wednesday to approve the $1.37 million in CDBG funding.The properties — four duplexes and two single family-homes — were formerly part of the scattered-site Selby Wilkins development.The Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation, which recently refinanced the development, is renovating 43 of 53 units and spun off the other 10 to the Twin Cities Land Bank toward the end of 2022, according to a city staff report to the St. Paul Housing and Redevelopm...

Saratoga city leaders, activists at odds over charges against local BLM leader

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga’s City Council meeting painted red Tuesday night as attendees wore T-shirts emblazoned “JIM MONTAGNINO YOUR RACISM IS SHOWING”.Those Spa City locals protesting the public safety commissioner issuing a court summons against Black Lives Matter leader Chandler Hickenbottom."As a Black woman, I’m used to being too loud or, you know, speaking too much, quote on quote, but if I don’t speak, who else is going to?" asks Hickenbottom when addressing the controversy Wednesday."I think and feel that what he’s doing right now is holding his power, monopolizing his power," says fellow Saratoga BLM Leader Lexis Figuereo. Mayor responds to Saratoga BLM summons The charge of disorderly conduct stems from a February 7 council meeting where Hickenbottom went over her public comment time and Mayor Kim’s repeated calls to order were unsuccessful, prompting the meeting to adjourn for the day."We are constituents of this community. We should be allowed to spe...

Gloversville Tractor Supply Co. hosting pet adoption event

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Gloversville Tractor Supply Company will be hosting a pet adoption event on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Tractor Supply is located at 27 Arterial Plaza. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event is open to the public as well as friendly, leashed pets. The rural lifestyle retailer will be there to help, offering food, treats, toys, crates, carriers, training tools, and health supplements. "As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply strives to inform our customers of the pet adoption process by providing a safe and comfortable space for placing adorable animals in welcoming homes," said Nancy Oliver, manager of the Gloversville Tractor Supply store. "Through this and other year-round adoption events, our goal at Gloversville store is to connect adoptable pets with interested owners."

Best restaurants in Poughkeepsie, according to Yelp

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  If you’re looking for a place to get some great food in the Hudson Valley, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants in Poughkeepsie, according to Yelp. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! 10. Hudson & Packard You can view the menu on the Hudson & Packard website.Rated 4.5 out of 5 (85 reviews)Price: $$Address: 29 Academy StreetTop review: "Best Detroit Pizza in the area! It is sooo good! It's thick and the crust is amazing! Oh and it has the perfect amount of cheese!" -- Kate B.9. Rossi Rosticceria DeliYou can view the menu on the Rossi Rosticceria Deli website.Rated 4.5 out of 5 (631 reviews)Price: $$Address: 45 South Clover StreetTop review: "Awesome family. Truly an authentic Italian feel with amazing food! Absolutely love this place." -- Rebekah K. Cat cafe opening in Rotterdam 8. KorPotYou can view the menu on the KorPot website.Rated 5 out of 5 (62 reviews)...

Which state has the most Oscars for best actress/actor?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With the 95th Academy Awards approaching on Sunday, March 12, Gambling.com was curious as to which US States have received the most awards for leading actress/actor. Some great stars have come out of our very own empire state as NY ranks second on the list. Where to watch the Oscars best picture nominees To execute this study, Gambling.com looked up where every winner was born and ranked states by awards received. They used the official Oscars website and IMDB to gather the information. New York comes in second with 14 best actor awards and eight best actress awards leading to a total of 22 leading actress/actor awards. Winning NY actors feature Humphrey Bogart, Al Pacino, and Denzel Washington. Winning NY actresses feature Susan Sarandon, Jane Fonda, and Barbara Streisand. That state that came in first by no surprise is California. New York and California had the same amount of best actor winners, but CA carried three more best actresses ending with 11. ...

Police arrest three Catskill Middle School students

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, three students at the Catskill Middle School were arrested following an investigation into smoke being reported in a bathroom. According to the police, the students placed lithium from common household batteries into a toilet. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This caused a chemical reaction, which damaged the toilet and released toxic fumes. The students were issued tickets to appear in Family Court on charges of 2nd-degree Arson, 3rd-degree Criminal Mischief, 4th-degree Conspiracy 4th, 2nd-degree Reckless Endangerment, and Unlawful Possession of a Noxious Material.The students were released to the custody of their parents. Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff's Office at (518) 943-3300, or the Village of Catskill Police Department at (518) 943-2244.

Current bill looks to legalize adult use of hallucinogens

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Assembly Bill A114, which has been introduced and been in committee in the New York State Senate, is looking to legalize the adult use of certain natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens. The bill includes hallucinogens such as psilocybin, commonly known as "magic mushrooms." Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The bill states a "natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogen" means a plant, fungus, material, compound, mixture, or preparation, that contains various salts, isomers, chemical designations, or others. On top of psilocybin, other hallucinogens named in the bill include dimethyltryptamine (DMT), mescaline, and ibogaine. Kits, isomerization devices, and scales and balances are mentioned in the bill as well. The bill states that possession, use, cultivation, production, creation, analysis, gifting, exchange, or sharing by or between people must be at least 21 years old.