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Person gets sick, dies from amebic infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Travis County resident got sick and died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson earlier this month. Austin Public Health reported the death of the resident and urged people to take precautions when swimming in natural bodies of water amid the ongoing, intense heat Texas is experiencing. Toxic algae confirmed in several Austin waterways, including Barton Springs According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amebic meningitis, or primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), is a rare brain infection that is caused by Naegleria fowleri and is usually fatal. Naegleria fowleri is a free-living ameba that lives in warm fresh water and soil around the world and infects people when the ameba enters the body through the nose. "Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there are microbes present in natural bodies ...

Austin Restaurant Weeks returns Friday with donations going to Central Texas Food Bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – More than 100 Austin-area restaurants, bars and breweries will take part in an annual program starting on Friday designed to help a local food bank.They will offer prix-fixe menus, specialty menu items and drink specials with a portion of sales donated to the Central Texas Food Bank until Sept. 17, according to organizers of Austin Restaurant Weeks (ARW).“Austin Restaurant Weeks is an exciting time for our city,” said Sari Vatske, president and CEO of the Central Texas Food Bank. “September is Hunger Action Month, so Austin Restaurant Weeks is an easy and fun way to take action and help end hunger while enjoying some of the best food and drink Austin has to offer. When you eat during Austin Restaurant Weeks, you’re helping others eat as well.”According to organizers, participants will be offering one or more of the following options during ARW:A two-to-three-course lunch priced at $20A three-to-four-course dinner priced at either $40 or $60Specialty menu it...

Travis County approves voting locations for 2023 election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Travis County Commissioners Tuesday approved a list of 32 early voting locations and 145 Election Day locations for the Nov. 7, 2023 election, according to the County Clerk's office.Although the announcement did not name every site on the list, it did note several changes.Among them, a new polling location at Cepeda Branch Library, 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd. The Clerk's office said library is near Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, which was no longer able to be utilized as a polling site due to Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance issues and the March 2022 agreement between the US Department of Justice and Travis County. The office said the library is is located in the same voting precinct as Parque, and provides adequate accessibility for all voters, including voters with disabilities.According to the Clerk's office, Huston-Tillotson University will host both an early voting site and an Election Day site. St. Edward’s University will host an Election Day ...

Vikings to sign running back Myles Gaskin, waive receiver Jalen Reagor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

It didn’t take long for the Vikings to make some tweaks to their initial 53-man roster.A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Wednesday morning that the Vikings plan to sign veteran running back Myles Gaskin after he was released by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday afternoon.In a corresponding move, the Vikings will waive receiver Jalen Reagor, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.The move to bring in Gaskin, 26, will provide the Vikings with with some much needed depth in the backfield.Though it will still be Alexander Mattison serving as starter — the coaching staff is very high on him this season — Gaskin figures to compete with Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu for playing time as the primary backup.In a total of 38 games in the NFL, Gaskin has 361 carries for 1,355 and 7 touchdowns, as well as 101 receptions for 701 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also has a relationship with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores dating back to their time together with the Dolp...

Opening day at the Columbia County Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's opening day at the Columbia County Fair! The 182nd fair is set for August 30 through Labor Day, September 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! For opening day, admission is only $5 for those 19 years and older. It's also Youth Day, so those 18 years and under are free. Admission every other day is $13 with children 12 years and under being free every day.Active military with ID or uniform are free every day. Parking is also free. Daily ride passes are $20 or $25 depending on the day. You can view the full daily schedule of events on the Columbia County Fair website. What to know for opening day of the Schaghticoke Fair Competitions and exhibits4-H ProgramsAmateur Craft Beer, Wine, and CiderAntique Tractor PullBeef Cattle ShowColumbia County’s Got TalentDairy Cattle ShowDomestic Arts and CraftsDuct Tape Fashion ShowFruits, Giant...

Ranger chases down, rescues injured bald eagle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

WESTPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This month, New York State Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) helped out an avian in distress on the property of a family home in Essex County. What started in one yard became a three-property chase to rescue an injured bald eagle. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, Aug. 17, Property owners in Westport reported a downed bald eagle on their property, and were met by an ECO to investigate. The officer began working to catch the injured bird, but the eagle managed to avoid the attempts long enough to lead a chase across three properties along Lake Champlain.The eagle was eventually captured safely in a cluster of cedar trees by Lake Champlain. It was determined that the bird had suffered a severe injury to its right wing. The eagle was transported to an animal hospital and rehabilitation center to receive treatment.

Three bit by rabid fox in Rensselaer County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

VALLEY FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two children and an elderly woman were bit by a rabid fox on August 9 in a mobile home community in Valley Falls. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) say they received a call regarding the same fox in the community later that afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The DEC says the fox couldn't be located when ECOs responded to the scene initially. After returning for the second call, an officer went back to the location and saw the fox coming out of a wooded area.The fox reportedly charged at the officer and growled loudly. The fox was dispatched before it could cause any further injuries. Cairo-Durham CSD middle and high schools eliminating recess for study hall The fox later tested positive for rabies at the DEC Pathology Lab in Albany County. The three bite victims were treated at Albany Medical Center, one requiring eight st...

ECOs respond to injured owl in Columbia County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

CRARYVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to an injured owl in Craryville on Friday, August 4. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says the owl was entangled in a soccer net. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Image via Department of Environmental ConservationAn ECO carefully cut the net and released the owl. The DEC says the owl was carefully observed several minutes after it was set free. It was determined the owl was suffering and needed further evaluation. The owl was brought to Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hunter and was treated for dehydration and an injured wing. It was later released back into the wild after making a full recovery.

Local agencies on standby following Hurricane Idalia making landfall, several flights at Lambert impacted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida at 6:45 a.m., and it’s having some impacts in St. Louis. Organizations from the area are preparing to help in its aftermath.As of 9:00 a.m., ten Southwest flights to Florida were cancelled, and a dozen flights had been delayed.Hurricane Idalia made landfall at 6:45 a.m. CST. The storm is likely to have a ripple effect at airports across the nation as we head into Labor Day weekend.Track flight delays and cancellations here:Thousands of National Guard members and other first responders are at the ready with high water vehicles in case rescues are required. 45 members of Missouri Task Force 1 left for Pensacola ahead of the hurricane on Monday, August 28.The Red Cross of Greater St. Louis is also on standby. Thousands of people are being housed in more than 110 evacuation shelters in Florida declared to be in safe zones."We've already sent out three from here in St. Louis to Florida in a pre-impact capacity," said Executive Directo...

Six Flags St. Louis plans world's 'largest pendulum ride' for 2024 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - Six Flags St. Louis is already planning ahead for next year, announcing a new attraction the park deems as the "largest pendulum ride built in the world." "THE JokerTM: Carnival of Chaos" is expected to debut in 2024. Riders will go up to 172 feet in the air at speeds up to 75 mph, according to a news release from Six Flags. One rendering of the ride was released on Tuesday. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program Up to 40 people can take a ride a giant disk at one time, and it swings in the air throuh a back-and-forth motion. Riders will also have to brave The Joker's Funhouse in line before taking on the new ride. Six Flags says the rollercoaster will be located in the Britannia section of the park near another new rollercoaster in Rookie Racer. It comes after many years of another back-and-forth swinging ride simply just known as "The Joker." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us i...