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Sherman ISD board unanimously votes to reinstate original script, cast in 'Oklahoma!' production

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

SHERMAN, Texas (KXAN) -- During a board meeting on Monday, the Sherman Independent School District board unanimously voted to reinstate the original script and cast in the upcoming high school musical production of 'Oklahoma!' after community backlash.Earlier this month, the district said students involved in the musical could not act in roles that did not match a student's assigned sex at birth because of the adult content in the play. Sherman ISD walks back ‘Oklahoma!’ decision, says sex will not be a factor in casting After community backlash, the board then took back its decision to remove students and then approved a different version of the play the board said was for all ages.We want to apologize to our students, parents and our community regarding the circumstances that they have had to go through to this date. We understand that our decision does not erase the impact this had on our community, but we hope that we will reinforce to everyone, particularly our students, that...

Neighbor attended funeral for two victims, suspect in hostage situation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- According to a neighbor, Tuesday was the funeral for the three people who died in the home of that hostage situation Saturday morning in south Austin. TIMELINE: APD describes events leading to officer line-of-duty death in south Austin APD was called out for a reported stabbing on Bernoulli Drive.It turned into a hostage situation that ultimately ended in the deaths of APD SWAT officer Jorge Pastor, two other victims and the person police identified as the suspect.'Really supported them'A woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a neighbor of the three people who died.Tuesday, the Islamic Center of Greater Austin held services for Eman El Nemr-Nassar and her sons, Ahmed and Riad Nassar. The woman KXAN spoke with said she went to show her support. "There were a lot of people. They had a lot of friends and neighbors," the neighbor said. "I noticed that the Muslim community came out and really supported them."She said the family of five lived at the home on Bernou...

Police operation taking place in Bennington County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

READSBORO, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police said they are taking part in a police operation Tuesday night in the in Bennington County town of Readsboro. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said it is in relation to an ongoing and active VSP investigation in the area of King Hill Road. There is no danger to the broader community, police said.Police are asking people to avoid the area while the operation is ongoing.

OCM hosts cannabis roadmap Q&A

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Tuesday, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held a public forum in Schenectady on the many licenses available for those who want to enter the cannabis market. The session answered all attendees' questions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the session, dates and deadlines were shared to help keep track of the adult-use license applications. For starters, the deadline has been extended again to December 18.“The information was very informative,” Lydia Romero said. “I really don’t wanna be in a store or a set place. So I wanna be someone that does it online.”The session also reviewed the different types of applications, fees, and deadlines attached to each type of business. Lauren Breland is interested in the edibles market.“Process it into meals, different kinds of specialty events, and things of that nature,” Breland said. “And then also take information back to the commu...

Mayor resigns, hired weeks later in new job making 6x more

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

MARISSA, Ill. - An Illinois mayor who unexpectedly resigned from his elected post earlier this summer has been hired by the same village, making tens of thousands of dollars more in a part-time position.Chad Easton, former mayor of Marissa, Illinois, has been appointed as the village administrator.Easton said there's no shady business going on and offered to resign during Monday night's Board of Trustees meeting."It is not my intent to have FOX 2 News at every one of our meetings," Easton said. "I'm doing a job that I was asked to do by the board. If you don't see fit and don't want that, I will tender my resignation." AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ While Easton offered to resign, no one took him up on his offer. That moment came after he officially resigned as mayor of Marissa earlier this year."I'm resigning for a couple of reasons," Easton told the FOX Files in July. "I want to be able to spend more time with my family....

Parents accuse Ferguson-Florissant School District of withholding learning disability information

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Some parents in north St. Louis County are slamming the Ferguson-Florissant School District, saying officials kept them in the dark about their child's learning disability. Now, he and his family are paying the price. Shannon Hayslett says her son Ayden has been struggling with a reading disability. She says the Ferguson-Florissant school district knew about the problem for years and never told his mom and dad, who are both educators themselves.They've been trying on their own to help their son every way they know how, but they say they got little help from the district. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ Hayslett says the district had screened their child for Dyslexia at least twice without informing his parents. They say they didn’t find out until three years after the first test that they found him at risk for Dyslexia. "I'm blaming the school district if they have this information, and you know," said Haysl...

Kyrou scores twice, Binnington gets shutout in Blues' 5-0 win over Lightning

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Jakub Vrana scored 19 seconds apart in the second period, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 on Tuesday night.Colton Parayko and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Blues (8-5-1), who have won three straight.Binnington earned his first shutout of the season and the 13th of his career.Jonas Johansson stopped 24 shots for Tampa Bay (6-6-4), which dropped its third straight and was shutout for the second game in a row.Kapanen scored his third goal of the season into an empty net with 3:58 remaining and Kyrou scored his second goal of the game and fourth of the season with 42 seconds remaining to seal the win for St. Louis.Kyrou took an outlet pass from Torey Krug and skated in to score on a backhand shot, and Vrana scored his second of the season on a feed from Krug 19 seconds later to give St. Louis a 3-0 lead with 3:24 remaining in the second period.Parayko entered the Lightning zone after...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis joins massive march for Israel in D.C.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

WASHINGTON - A group with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis spent the day attending the March for Israel at the nation's capitol. Tens of thousands rallied Tuesday afternoon in Washington D.C., voicing solidarity for Israel in the fight against Hamas and crying "never again." "It was packed. You're going to see lots of people with signs and flags," said Karen Sher, Vice President Community Impact Jewish Federation of St. Louis. "We were there on behalf of the entire Jewish community. We are 60,000 strong in St. Louis, and 300 of us can go and represent our Jewish community. We're proud to do that." AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ Sher said the march was a chance to bring thousands of people together to grieve, sing, and urge politicians to help facilitate the release of 240 hostages."We will continue fighting for the release of all hostages till they return to safety," said Senator Chuck Schumer."Israel will cease their co...

How business booms in St. Louis behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - This isn’t a football story. It’s not a music story. It’s a love story. A romance you can’t get enough of or can’t stand.No matter where you stand on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, it’s the talk of town, even on sports talk radio. Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley and Carey Davis, who host The Opening Drive on 101 ESPN in St. Louis, recently chimed in with their thoughts. “People are intrigued by the celebrity couple. I think here in America, that’s where we are right now," said Karraker.Overnight it seemed the summer of Swift became the season of “Swelce”. News of their budding romance broke just as the NFL kicked off, bringing a blitz of Swifties who were ready to follow football. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ “I’ve had some friends reach out more or less interested in Travis Kelce, what he means to the Chiefs, and how serious this could be," said Grimsley.The power couple has revved up NFL TV r...

Nuggets coach Michael Malone on James Harden-led Clippers: “Just a matter of time before they figure it out”

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:27:50 GMT

Usually, it’s fairly easy for the Nuggets to decide on one opposing player per game that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can mark as his primary matchup as a defender.The Clippers, throughout 2023-24, are going to be more complicated.With their recent trade with Philadelphia for 2018 MVP James Harden, the Clippers doubled down on their style of heavy isolation offense by adding a fourth 2010s mega-star.With Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles has 32 combined All-Star appearances, two league MVPs and a two-time NBA Finals MVP. It’s a murderer’s row of the previous decade’s best, a fearsome lineup on paper that hasn’t lived up to high expectations in the early stages.Entering Denver for an in-season tournament game Tuesday night, the Clippers were 0-4 in the Harden era.“You knew James was gonna go somewhere,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said, referring to Harden’s very public trade request and ensuing standoff...