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Austin Public Health triples number of people served at food distribution events in 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With food insecurity on the rise in Central Texas, Austin Public Health said it nearly tripled the number of people served at food distribution events this year, compared to the year before. Through October 2023, APH served more than 64,000 people at the city's six Neighborhood Centers. In the same time frame in 2022, it served 26,694 people. MORE: ‘Perfect storm’ leading to pandemic-level food insecurity at Central Texas Food Bank Neighborhood Services Unit Manager Angel Zambrano said the data was "eye-opening" but, unfortunately, the increased need was not surprising. "I think it goes back to the lack of affordable housing and inflation. People are just having less money to spend on their basic needs. So, between rent and food, transportation, any crisis can really affect that and put people in a very tough situation," he explained. The city has six Neighborhood Centers where it hosts these distribution events, along with other offerings such as health care, nu...

Wild prank war: Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Brandon Duhaime

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

It’s a little hard to believe Brandon Duhaime doesn’t know better than to start a prank war with Marc-Andre Fleury. On the other hand, maybe Duhaime didn’t know he was.During the Wild’s 4-3 overtime victory at Boston on Dec. 19, Duhaime was interviewed by Bally Sports North between the second and third periods, and when asked about the great game Fleury was having in net, said, “For him to do this at 50, it’s special.”That’s not a prank, it’s a joke — and a pretty funny one. But while Fleury, 39, admitted to laughing when Marcus Foligno showed him the clip on the team bus, the gauntlet had been thrown.“Dewey started it,” Fleury said Thursday. “We’ve got proof it was him.”Since then, Duhaime has left Xcel Energy Center without a shirt and, after Wednesday’s 6-3 victory over Detroit, wearing white, furry boots instead of his missing shoes.The stakes were raised again during Thursday’s practice at TRIA Rink, where Fleury received a cane as a Secret Santa gift, then was presented with i...

Saratoga Springs holds special city council meeting 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Unfinished business was addressed at the last Saratoga Springs City Council meeting of the year. A special meeting was held on Thursday to vote on several measures, including funding for a temporary homeless shelter.“Second item, award bid extension to RISE Housing and Support Services for the homeless shelter services on recommendation of the mayor's office. I move to award the bid for homeless shelter services through December 31, 2024,” said Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran.At that special city council meeting a total of $387,000 was awarded to RISE Housing and Support Services to continue its work into next year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “I really do think that RISE has risen to the occasion and given this community a real excellent facility,” said Mayor Ron Kim. “All in favor? Aye…Opposed?...Motion carries 5-0.”RISE operates a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for the homeless, but it’s just a t...

Francis Howell School Board clarifies vote on future of Black literature and history electives

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Francis Howell School Board says students will still be able to enroll in Black history and literature courses next year. The school board says there was some confusion over a vote addressing the electives last week.Last week, the school board voted to rescind "social justice standards used in the courses, effective July 1, 2024," according to a statement the school board sent Thursday to FOX 2. Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois "Board members indicated during the [Dec. 21] meeting that they would like to see the courses offered in the future, once the curriculum is adjusted to remove the social justice standards," the statement continued. Board President Adam Bertrand tells FOX 2 the courses will remain available for the 2024-25 school year. Last week's vote initially caused some uncertainty from community members that Black history and literature courses would be removed from the district's curriculum. This is a ...

Telehealth services at risk if Missouri General Assembly doesn't make changes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Missouri lawmakers are being asked to protect telehealth services, including audio-only options, in the upcoming legislative session.There weren't many positives that came out of the pandemic, but one notable exception is the advancement of telehealth services. But imagine if you're one of the 400,000 Missouri households without high-speed internet access. That's where audio-only healthcare makes the difference. "This is a bill that makes medicine easier for physicians," said Chuck Hollister, CEO of the Missouri Psychological Association. "What we've seen in some parts of the country is that they are starting to roll back some of these services. They liberalized these rules to kind of cope with the pandemic." Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois It's a piece of legislation looking to protect one way of healthcare for Missourians. Hollister said Missouri needs to join more than 20 other states in making sure insurance provide...

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II laments late reception allowed vs. New England, calls benched QB Russell Wilson “one of the hardest workers I know”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

The Broncos had so many chances to put New England away Sunday night.If they had, who knows how much different this week might be?It’s hard to imagine Jarrett Stidham would be starting or that Russell Wilson’s benching would be among the biggest NFL storylines of the week.Among the last chances the Broncos had: A third-and-3 for New England after coach Sean Payton had taken a pair of timeouts on the Patriots’ last-minute drive.Quarterback Bailey Zappe threw the ball down the left sideline for DeVante Parker, who came back to the ball over All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II for a 27-yard completion that flipped the complexion of the waning seconds.Suddenly the Patriots only needed a couple of plays — two short completions, as it happens — before a game-winning, 56-yard field goal.Surtain on Thursday lamented the catch and said he needed to play better in that critical moment.“I just think it started with my technique,” he said. “My technique was off and I could have done better ...

LASD searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are asking for the public's help to locate a homicide suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, 21, is wanted for the murder of Michael Carrillo, who was shot and killed on the morning of Oct. 29 on the 44800 block of Fig Avenue in Lancaster.Carrillo was found wounded and rushed to a local hospital where he later died.Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, 21, is shown in this undated photo provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Zavala-Guerrero is wanted for the Oct. 29, 2023 killing of a man in Lancaster.Zavala-Guerrero has been identified as the suspect in the killing and LASD officials say he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. He's described as a Hispanic male standing around 5 feet 7 inches and weighing about 190 pounds.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact LASD Homicide Bureau detectives Lugo or Sanchez by calling 323-890-...

Gascón announces exoneration of 2 men wrongly convicted of murder

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón held a press conference earlier this month alongside two men who were recently exonerated after spending decades behind bars for murders they did not commit.During the news conference on Dec. 13, Gascón apologized to Giovanni Hernandez and Miguel Solorio for their wrongful convictions, while taking time to thank members of the D.A.'s Office unit that works on cases like these.The exonerations were the third and fourth by the D.A.'s Office this year. Hernandez was only 14 years old when he was arrested and charged for a 2006 drive-by shooting that took place in Culver City that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Gary Ortiz.His first trial began in December 2010 and ended in a hung jury, in which a jury is unable to agree on a verdict. A second trial began two years later, leading to his conviction of all charges.Throughout the entire legal proceedings and his decadelong prison sentence, Hernandez and his family maintained his innoc...

Sergio Banks-Jacobo Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 58 [California City, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

61-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision near Tehachapi BoulevardCALIFORNIA CITY, CA (December 28, 2023) – Sergio Banks-Jacobo was involved in a deadly pedestrian crash Sunday morning on westbound Highway 58.At approximately 1:13 a.m., law enforcement responded on the westbound lanes of the freeway near Tehachapi Boulevard. According to officers, a man standing in the roadway was struck by the driver of a tractor-trailer, who was unable to avoid the collision.Upon the arrival of medical personnel, the 61-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased victim has not been disclosed by authorities at this time. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Banks-Jacobo from Fresno, remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.For those who may have additional information regarding the Highway 58 pedestrian crash, Officer Hubbard of the Mojave CHP Office can be contacted at (661) 823-5500. Further details will be ...

Letters: Gentleman’s efforts | Roadway guidance | Tackling Trump

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:16:25 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Richards’ efforts werethose of a gentlemanRe: “Remembering Mr. Roadshow” (Page A9, Dec. 24).I recently came to find out that Gary Richards, the columnist of Mr. Roadshow, passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family.Gary Richards was a good gentleman who took efforts to answer almost every message or letter he received. This dates to mid-2002 when I was residing in Cupertino and would travel on Lawrence Expressway every day to my work. I had noticed the 280 North and South entry signs on Lawrence Expressway were incorrect and had written a short note to Gary Richards. He was such a gracious person — he responded to it in the newspaper and got the sign boards corrected.Gary Richards responded positively. That’s what I appreciate.He was liked and loved by all. It is sad to see him go. May his soul be at peace.Prakash VenkatakrishnaBangalore, IndiaGratitude for Richards’...