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How Central Texas schools alert parents, community to threats

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — School emergencies happen unexpectedly and can cause uncertainty for parents as information is made available, but it is up to school districts to provide them with updates.Many districts use a mass messaging system, such as ParentSquare, to send text messages, emails and robocalls to the contact information provided by parents. That particular system is used by Del Valle ISD and Hutto ISD. However, the specific system may vary by district. Manor ISD investigating threats made through anonymous Instagram account Information may also be posted on a district's website or social media page. Del Valle ISD and Hutto ISD use social media posts to broadcast information out to the community if necessary. For Austin ISD, the district says that it will release "accurate and timely" information to parents, the public and local media. However, the district also asks parents to not come to the school unless told to by the district. 6 Austin ISD schools deemed safe after ‘swat...

City makes plan to expand homeless shelter near airport

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The temporary homeless shelter at the City of Austin's Marshalling Yard near the airport will be expanding.Last month, the emergency shelter reached 200 people staying on site. Photos: A look inside Austin’s Marshalling Yard converted to a homeless shelter In a city memo from the interim homeless strategy officer, based on the overall performance, they want to increase the capacity to 300 people — the initial maximum.The city said it planned to fill the remaining beds through referrals to the Homeless Strategy Division.

Bowie starts tough 2-week stretch vs. Westlake on Friday

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Bowie Bulldogs run a gauntlet in the last two weeks of the season in the midst of a potential postseason run, and they'll head to undefeated Westlake on Friday to try to lock up a playoff spot.The game kicks at 7:30 p.m. from Chaparral Stadium and will be streamed on KXAN.com/Westlake and in the video player above starting at 7:20 p.m. for those in the Austin area. Folks outside of the KXAN viewing area can watch the game through our official high school football streaming partner NFHS Network. REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to sports@kxan.com and we'll get it on our websiteThe Bulldogs rely heavily on junior quarterback Cruz Tello, who accounts for 64% of his team's total offense. Tello has thrown for 1,168 yards and rushed for a team-high 434, so he'll need to have a big game in order for the Bulldogs to hang with the No. 4-ranked team in Class 6A.Bowie plays La...

New bike lanes on Barton Springs Road get warm welcome from drivers, cyclists

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late August, the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department reduced Barton Springs Road from two lanes to one between South Lamar Boulevard and Azie Morton Road. That created a dedicated and protected bike lane for cyclists on the right lane of Barton Springs both eastbound and westbound."It's a much safer experience and much more calm experience for such a dense pedestrian-heavy zone within our city," Lewis Leff, with the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, said.Leff has been watching the flow of traffic on Barton Springs Road since the change went into place."What we were aiming for was a reduction in high-end speeding, and we've seen over an 80% reduction of high-end speeds, which is 10 miles an hour or above the speed limit. So what we've seen is a real significant reduction in high-end speeds and with really minimal impacts to travel time through the corridor," Leff said.Austin resident and transportation expert Meg Merritt does her best...

Structure or not, Timberwolves commit to ball movement for consistent offensive success

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

The Timberwolves’ most majestic offensive performance during the 2022-23 season came when they were down multiple star players.In March at Madison Square Garden, the Wolves — missing Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards — poured in 140 points, assisting on 34 of their 51 buckets in a victory over the Knicks.The ball and bodies were all moving that night, flowing in a perfect rhythm to create one great look after another. Wolves point guard Mike Conley, who had 11 assists that night, said the team called “maybe three” sets all game.“You just got it going and the ball found its way around,” Conley said.That was the ideal form of Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s offense — players moving in random ways but always cognizant of location for spacing and executing multiple actions within the 24-second shot clock window.The Wolves struggled to execute such an offense at various times throughout last season, especially at critical junctures. They couldn’t maintain proper spacing required fo...

Unseasonably warm day ideal for controlled burn 

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The warm weather on Friday made for ideal conditions for a controlled burn. Experts said there’s a short timeframe in the Fall when they can find the right conditions to prescribe a burn. 37 acres were burned Friday afternoon at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The staff worked alongside members of the Nature Conservancy, New York State Forest Rangers and New York State Parks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “In general, we’re looking to burn on sunny days, low relative humidity. So dry sunny days with light winds, kind of like the forecast is today,” said preserve Fire Manager Tyler Briggs.He said there are two main reasons they prescribe burns at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.“One is for fuel reduction. Burning off the vegetation in a controlled manner, under planned weather, safely reduces the fuel loading and then also we burn for habitat,” said Briggs.The controlled burn helps many plants and animals ...

LED street lights to be installed in Saratoga Springs

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To be more energy-efficient, the City of Saratoga Springs has purchased new LED cobra head street lights. The new LED lights will reportedly save Saratoga Springs an estimated annual cost of over $270K. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We are thrilled to have completed this sale as it allows us to replace our street lights with energy-efficient LED technology, reduce street light energy use by as much as 65%, provide a safer and well-lit community, and reduce energy use,” said Mayor Ron Kim. Installation of the LED lights is expected to be completed by June.Once the new street lights are installed, the City can also decide to install new technology to enhance public safety. "Smart City" technology includes cameras, traffic management devices to facilitate traffic flow, and smart parking devices that can interface with apps.

Saratoga Regional YMCA hosts grand opening for new facilities

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Regional YMCA celebrated the grand opening of the new 17,000-square-foot Health and Wellness Center expansion at the West Avenue campus. The expansion, which took nearly two years to complete, includes a new gymnasium and a lobby that connects the YMCA to the newly constructed Saratoga Senior Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The YMCA was able to raise over $8 million from donors, community partners, volunteers, and members. Notable donors include Stewart's Shops and the Dake Family who donated $3M and the Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation, Inc., who donated $1M.The new gymnasium will be able to accommodate expanded youth and childcare programs. Other notable additions include an indoor adventure center, a cycle studio, and a multi-purpose room for evidence-based health initiatives. Members ages 14 and up are welcome to use the new facilities. Click here for informat...

Police: Reckless ATV driver attempts to flee officers

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 30-year-old Schenectady man was arrested after allegedly trying to flee from police on an ATV. Kevin M. Fontanez was issued numerous traffic tickets for violations returnable to Amsterdam City Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Amsterdam Police, five ATVs were observed in the roadway on Swan Street. Residents reported that the ATVs were being operated recklessly.The operators reportedly fled the scene. Police were able to locate one of them but while interviewing them, another ATV was seen traveling recklessly on Kline Street towards officers who were on foot. Police say the operator, identified as Fontana, ignored their commands to stop. Fontana allegedly drove towards the officers, forcing them out of the way. Loudonville man killed in motorcycle, car crash Additional units responded and set up a perimeter. Fontana eventually surrendered to the police. He was charged with rec...

St. Louis County officer charged with criminal sexual assault in Illinois

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:08:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Prosecutors have charged a St. Louis County police officer with criminal sexual assault in Illinois.Gavin M. Potthast faces one felony charge in Madison County, Illinois. The St. Louis County Police Department tells FOX 2 that Potthast had been working with the department since December 2021 and was placed on unpaid administrative leave on Friday. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Potthast used or threatened to use force against a 25-year-old victim. Court documents allege the crime happened on Sept. 23, 2023. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl St. Louis County Police Colonel Kenneth Gregory released the following statement to FOX 2 in connection with Potthast's charges: “We are disturbed by the allegations made regarding our officer’s behavior. We take any allegation seriously and are cooperating fully with the Edwardsville Police Department’s investigation. We are also conducting a thorough internal investigation. T...