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Power restored for 3,000 customers in far south Austin after outage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Pedernales Electric Co-op reported 3,000 customers were without power in far south Austin early Monday morning. According to its website, the power outage covered most of the Olympic Heights neighborhood west of Menchaca Road and north of FM 1626. The company said the outage was reported at 3:50 a.m. The power was restored by 8 a.m.KXAN called Pedernales Electric Co-op for more information about the outage.

Mean Max Brew Works celebrating grand opening in Troy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mean Max Brew Works had its soft opening at 251 River Street in Troy on July 21. The brewery is now having four days of grand opening celebrations from August 17 to August 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner Matt Barry opened Mean Max Brew Works in Glens Falls in 2014. The brewery sells its own beer, as well as wine from Adirondack Winery, spirits from Yankee Distillers, High Peaks Distilling and Springbrook Hollow Distillery, and New York ciders.The brewery offers snacks, but does not have its own kitchen. Barry encourages people to bring food with them from their favorite restaurants. Motor Oil Coffee closes in Schenectady, more shops planned Grand opening scheduleThursday, August 17Ribbon cutting at 3 p.m.Beer cupcakes availableMerch giveaways with taproom purchase: pin and patchesFriday, August 18Merch giveaways with taproom purchase: kooziesDrink special: Beer floatsSaturday, August 19Merch g...

Gov. Mike Parson signs I-70 expansion bill

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Drivers will soon see at least three lanes on Interstate 70 across the entire state of Missouri.The new legislation will expand I-70 across the entire state to at least three lanes. Governor Mike Parson introduced the plan earlier this year, and he was in Foristell Monday for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 4.The project will start in Wentzville. The work is expected to ease congestion on the heavily traveled interstate between St. Louis and Kansas City. It's a 200-mile stretch of I-70 that'll start in St. Charles County and go all the way to Blue Springs, which is just outside K-C.The bill Governor Parson signed is a nearly $3 billion plan to expand the stretch of I-70 from two lanes to three. A lot of stretches of I-70 in more rural areas are only two lanes right now. Map: Which Missouri counties are home to the most excessive drinkers? Back when the governor first pushed for this project, he was asking for $860 million from the state. However, sta...

St. Louis native narrowly escapes Lahaina fires, fears her father-in-law died

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Joy Richter a 1995 Pattonville High School grad and has lived in Hawaii for more than 20 years. Her husband is a Ritenour High School alum and works as a property manager on the islands.On Tuesday, the place they've called home went up in flames, along with the rest of Lahaina, in the deadliest United States wildfire in a century.Joy evacuated her home on Tuesday, along with her 80-year-old father-in-law and her dog. The only escape from the flames was toward the ocean."I couldn't see my own hand,” Joy told FOX 2 in a phone interview. “I prayed to God, ‘Please give me a fresh breath of air.’"As she fought for every breath through the flames, a search and rescue team was able to get to Joy. By then, she had been separated from her father-in-law and her dog due to the heavy smoke. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Voice of St. Louis CITY SC discusses the road to success and upcoming challenges

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Our brand-new St. Louis CITY SC team has given us something fresh and exhilarating to cheer on and represent for our city, but the electric calls and entertaining one-liners coming from announcer Joey Zanaboni have turned the excitement up another notch. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake He joined the FOX 2 studio to speak with Blair Ledet ahead of the August 20 match at home against Austin FC, with more on his road to success and how he handles the pressure of covering the new soccer team.

St. Louis Zoo unveils new attractions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From Flying birds to giraffe feedings, there are some new, fun attractions at the St. Louis Zoo for visitors to enjoy.The new 'Wingin' It' Bird Show at the Sea Lion Arena just debuted this summer and is already raising the bar with education and entertainment. From talking parrots to hawks and owls soaring above the crowd, The World Bird Sanctuary leaves visitors with new knowledge and smiles.“It was very informative and a lot of fun; I like the question and answer," said zoo visitors Paula Cunningham and Tina Hoecker. “We always come to the sea lion show, and now this will be another thing we come to see every time.” ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake From feathery friends to tall friends, how would you like to have lunch with a giraffe? That’s now possible with the zoo’s new giraffe feeding attraction. Over at the giraffe sanctuary, visitors can now feed lettuce to these long-necked pals. Feedings are at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily ...

Denver weather: Cool day under sunny blue skies with light breezes, no rain

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

Metro Denver residents face dry conditions under sunny blue skies Monday with below-average temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.Heat will intensify later this week with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in Denver and approaching 100 degrees on Colorado’s eastern plains, weather service forecasters said.The high temperature in Denver on Monday will be 80 degrees, decreasing to 55 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Tuesday, the high is expected to be 91 degrees. Light wind likely will blow through Denver at speeds mostly less than 9 miles per hour, forecasters said.One more cooler/mild day today before the warmth returns for Tuesday. It will also be mostly sunny with no showers or storms. #cowx pic.twitter.com/iYtJzjqz2P— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 14, 2023No significant rain was expected across metro Denver until later this week. In southern Colorado, forecasters anticipated scattered storms and possible brief torrential rain Monday around th...

Adams County deputy shot, suspect arrested after overnight chase

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

Adams County Sheriff‘s deputies have tracked down and arrested a man who allegedly shot a deputy overnight after a chase in north metro Denver.The bullet hit the deputy in an area protected by a bullet-proof vest and medics were evaluating his condition.The shooting happened near the intersection of West 74th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. Deputies had stopped the man for a traffic violation near the intersection of East 88th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, sheriff officials said in a posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.The man was not identified.Deputies and @WestminsterPD are in the area of W. 74th Ave. & Federal Blvd. attempting to find a suspect who shot a deputy after a pursuit. The suspect is a white male wearing a white shirt, black pants, and was last seen heading eastbound on W. 74th on foot. pic.twitter.com/8rquZ3HUWf— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) August 14, 2023

Clarence Avant, nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92: Reports

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

Recording industry insider Clarence Avant, who garnered the nickname of the "Godfather of Black Music," died at his Los Angeles home Sunday night, according to reports. His death was announced by family members and reported by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was given. “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant,” a quote from his family said in the Variety report. “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports."Avant's death comes about a year and a half after his wife, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was fatally shot by an intruder who entered their Beverly Hills home on Dec. 1, 2021. Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed in Beverly Hills Her killer, 30-year-old Aariel Maynor, was arrested and then found guilty of first-degree murder in Apri...

What New Customers Should Know Before Taking Delta-8 THC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:30:44 GMT

Depending on your perspective on psychoactivity, delta-8 THC may seem a bit spooky or super exciting. Many people are drawn to delta-8 to take advantage of its “legal high,” while others are cautiously curious about its therapeutic potential. While delta-8 THC is a popular pick in today’s hemp market, new customers should never rush head-first into this hemp cannabinoid.Delta-8 is less forgiving than non-psychoactive cannabinoids like CBD. If you take too much delta-8 too fast, you will likely experience severe side effects. New customers must know when and where it’s most appropriate to use delta-8 THC. Understanding these basic facts about delta-8 will help you ease into this cannabinoid.Questions Everyone Should Ask Before Trying Delta-8 THCWhen Will People Know They’re “Delta-8 Ready?”There’s no date when people “graduate” from CBD to delta-8. Feeling “ready” to test delta-8 products depends on your sensitivity towards ...