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End of an era: Free parking on South Congress will soon be a thing of the Austin past

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There is about a month and a half left to park for free in the heart of South Congress before those free street parking spots become metered spots.KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes reports on the end of the free parking era on SoCo."I had no idea that was happening. I think that's terrible. You have to pay for everything now in this town," said Austin resident Chase Myers.You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone on SoCo thrilled to hear there will no longer be free parking on South Congress, including visitor Nicia Adebanjo, "I had to pay $15 to park for literally 15 minutes. That's annoying."We're talking about the spots currently free between Riverside Drive and Oltorf Street.The pricing would vary based on the length of time you need to stay.To make your life easier, the city recommended downloading the Park ATX App."This is actually a fully digital area. So we actually won't see those pay stations on the street that you normally see downtown, you'll have to use the p...

Texas pharmacist convicted for role in 'pill-mill'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

HOUSTON (KXAN) -- A Houston jury convicted a Texas pharmacist Wednesday for her role in a pharmacy that dispensed over 100,000 opioid pills in exchange for cash. According to prosecutors, Deanna Winfield-Gates worked as a relief pharmacist at Health Fit Pharmacy, located in Houston. The Department of Justice characterized the cash-only pharmacy as a "pill-mill." Magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported in South Texas Prosecutors argued Health Fit handed out the drugs, oftentimes based on fraudulent prescriptions, issued in the names of doctors who'd had their identities stolen. Winfield-Gates filled prescriptions for opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone, as well as drugs like the muscle relaxer carisoprodol, the anxiety drug alprazolam, and promethazine with codeine.The federal jury in Houston Wednesday convicted Winfield-Gates of one count of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Her sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 11...

For past 30 years, the Travelin’ Gophers have journeyed across the country to support the U

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

The Erbans have brought Gophers fans all around the country: from Hawaii to Puerto Rico, Alaska to New York City and more than 400 other destinations in between.Based in Stillwater, Steve and Dorothy Erban have organized and led trips for Gophers fans to criss-cross the nation and follow their favorite maroon-and-gold teams since 1993. As the years have become decades, they’ve become known as the Travelin’ Gophers.The Erbans’ Creative Charters business will celebrate 30 years with their first football trip of the 2023 season. Roughly 150 fans are on a long-weekend journey from the Twin Cities to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the Gophers-North Carolina football game on Saturday.“We appreciate everything they are doing,” said Mike Wierzbicki, a U senior associate athletics director. “No better place to celebrate than on the road with the Travelin’ Gophers, so good for them.”This Travelin’ Gophers bunch also took a few high-speed laps at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday. It adde...

Kingsbury woman charged with assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kingsbury woman has been arrested following an assault investigation, according to police. Amanda Carbone, 37, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Washington County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into allegations of abuse towards a child which resulted in the arrest of Carbone. She was charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Additionally, a man whose name was not released was also arrested in connection to the investigation. He was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Klein to represent himself in trial Carbone and the man were both arraigned in CAP court and released. They are scheduled to appear in the Town of Kingsbury Court at a later date.

Schedule of 2023 Great Forest Park Balloon Race events

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The anticipated 2023 Great Forest Park Balloon Race Fest is this weekend. It kicks off tonight with the balloon glow and then transitions to race day on Saturday. This event is at Emerson Central Fields, in Forest Park.Originating in 1973, Balloon Fest has grown from a gathering featuring just a few hot air balloons and a small audience to an internationally renowned event with 50 or more hot air balloons and skilled pilots preparing for the race.On Saturday, the flight window for the race is set between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. While the aim is always to launch as scheduled, the exact timing hinges on weather conditions.The pilot teams will monitor wind conditions and flight path details in coordination with the national weather service, fellow pilots, and air traffic control. Stay updated with real-time information on the balloon race's media channels. List of Events: "The Glow" on Friday, September 155 p.m.: Gates Open at Emerson Central FieldsEnjoy a variety of fo...

St. Louis mom desperate for a kidney donation using signs to find a donor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – One local mother is desperate to find a live kidney donor. Her campaign has expanded to include social media posts, signs in her front yard, coverage by local news outlets, and decals on her family's personal vehicles.“I have had kidney disease for many years, which has been progressing over time. My diagnosis is Chronic Kidney Disease,” said Yelena Gass-Bronstein, a 1991 Ukrainian refugee. She worked as a nurse at Barnes Hospital for many years, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, before retiring due to her illness.“My nephrologist told me that I will need a kidney transplant and advised me to be proactive in searching for a living kidney donor. The wait for a deceased kidney donor is very long and can take 3-5 years or longer,” Gass-Bronstein said.A nephrologist is a kidney specialist. Her doctor also mentioned that receiving a kidney from a living donor has better outcomes during and after surgery in terms of organ longevity and fewer surgical and post-surgical complic...

St. Louis mom faces charges for biting substitute teacher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A mother has been charged with assaulting, dragging, and punching a substitute teacher, as well as biting her on the left breast. Jasmine Chamberlain, 28, faces a charge of assault in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony, and there is no bond. According to an investigation by the Hazelwood Police Department, on September 11, 2023, Chamberlain became upset with the victim, who was working as a substitute teacher at her daughter's school. Chamberlain punched the victim in the face. In response, the substitute teacher pushed Chamberlain, causing her to fall to the ground. Chamberlain retaliated by grabbing the substitute teacher and pulling her down as well. Once on the ground, Chamberlain continued her assault by repeatedly punching the substitute teacher and slamming her head into the ground. The incident escalated and concluded with Chamberlain biting the substitute teacher on her left breast. A Class E Felony carries a sentencing range from one day up to...

Man killed in Halls Ferry Road crash identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A police report sheds some new light on a fatal crash over the weekend. The crash happened at the intersection of Halls Ferry Road and Lucas-Hunt. The victim has been identified. Lawrence Pruitt, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident is currently under investigation by St. Louis Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit. The collision involved a Ford F-150 traveling southbound on Halls Ferry Road on September 9th, at around 11:05 p.m. The truck collided with a Lexus sedan traveling northbound as it attempted to make a westbound turn onto Lucas-Hunt Road. Pruitt was a passenger in the Lexus sedan. The truck's driver, as well as the driver and another passenger of the sedan, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Tree canopies will expand as eight Colorado cities, including Denver and Aurora, share $22 million from feds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

Eight Colorado cities — including the state’s three most populated — will share $22.2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for tree planting and other programs that increase access to green space, particularly in underserved communities.The USDA announced the distribution of more than $1 billion for 385 projects in cities, territories and tribal lands across the country, using forestry program funding provided by the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The 2022 law was touted as the largest climate investment in U.S. history.Colorado cities received these grants: $9 million to Colorado Springs, $5 million each to Aurora and Denver, $1 million to Monte Vista, $689,134 to Greeley, $669,073 to Wheat Ridge, $600,000 to Glenwood Springs and $230,000 to Westminster.Colorado Springs intends to use the money for a project that would improve its urban forest, focusing on restoring tree health and boosting the tree canopy in neighborhoods and parks that have been his...

Texas Senate begins deliberations at Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:19 GMT

By PAUL J. WEBER, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG (Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate on Friday began deliberating whether impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office over corruption allegations that have shadowed him for years.The deliberations began after Texas lawmakers leading the impeachment made a final appeal Friday to the jury of senators following nearly two weeks of testimony. The closing arguments were the last chance for impeachment managers to make their case that Paxton is unfit for office over allegations he abused his power to protect a political donor who was under FBI investigation.“If we don’t keep public officials from abusing the powers of their office, then frankly no one can,” said Republican state Rep. Andrew Murr, a member of the bipartisan group of impeachment managers from the Texas House.Paxton, whose three terms in office have been marred by scandal and criminal charges, faces a...