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How a Texas sanctuary uses social media to highlight animal conservation needs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country is Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization where emus, cows, foxes and chinchillas have delighted audiences for more than two years. As founder Maya Higa works to educate the public on animal conservation needs, she's tapped into social media to expand her audience and help people see the humanity in exotic animals. Austin Public Library launches podcast to dive into classic, niche horror literature Along with its role as an animal sanctuary, Alveus serves as a virtual education center, streaming animals on Twitch to teach the public more about these exotic species and environmental dangers facing them.Higa's background is rooted in wildlife work, having grown up on a small farm in California before studying agriculture in college. In April 2019, she began streaming on Twitch a red tailed hawk she was rehabilitating. That was the spark that attracted audiences and inspired Alveus Sanctuary, she said."I learned that m...

What caused the giant seaweed blob in the Atlantic Ocean?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A giant floating blob of Sargassum seaweed, floating in the Atlantic Ocean, can be detected and tracked all the way from space. It is already 5,000 miles long and an estimated 13 million tons. This bloom of seaweed is expected to grow in size and, depending on the wind and ocean currents, impact more and more beaches. Seaweed that washes up on shore can cause devastation to the ecosystem as well as deter tourism. Seaweed bloom reaches record size: ‘Major beaching events are inevitable’ Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Dr. Edward Buskey, the Director of Marine Science at the University of Texas, to learn more about the cause of this increasingly large patch of seaweed. Read the interview below to learn more.Sean Kelly, KXAN News: We hear a lot of the headlines of seaweed out in the Gulf taking over some of the beaches in Florida, can you can you tell me what you know about it? Why is it so large in size right now?Dr. Edward Buskey, Director of Marine Science: Wel...

Man identified after deadly crash on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police have identified the driver of a pick-up truck who died in a single-vehicle crash in Northeast Austin on Monday just after 10 a.m. Previous: 1 dead after Monday crash on Ed Bluestein APD says Eddie Robert Rodriguez, 36, died at the scene of the crash on the northbound service road of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. That’s just south of Manor Road near LBJ Early College High School.APD is investigating this as Austin's 28th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 28 fatalities for the year.Austin Police asks anyone with any information to call the department's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by calling 512-472-8477.

APD identifies man killed in April 2 crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police have identified a pedestrian who died after a crash with a tow truck on Sunday morning in south Austin. According to APD, Joseph Barron, 28, died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of the service road of East Ben White Boulevard and South Congress Avenue. APD officers responded to the crash at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, according to police. Police say the tow truck driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Austin Police say they are investigating the crash as Austin's 27th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 27 fatalities for the year.

Teddy Bear Program helps children cope with trauma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin firefighters got hundreds of stuffed animal donations Wednesday. The Austin Fire Department says firefighters will give the toys to children after a fire. According to AFD, the teddy bears and stuffed Dalmatians came from the Austin Junior Forum's Teddy Bear Program. According to its website, AJF raises money every year to buy the toys for the Fire Department, as well as for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Police Department. AFD said in recent years, more than 5,000 children in the community have been involved in some sort of crisis situation, and the number continues to rise.You can donate to the Teddy Bear Program here.

Schenectady’s La Gioia Italian Deli sets reopening date

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- La Gioia Italian Deli in Schenectady is officially reopening after closing for business about 10 months ago. The deli is set to reopen on Friday, April 7 at 9 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In June 2022, owners Anna DiCocco and Modesta DiCarlo closed the deli after 33 years. However, in August, Laura Marino, the daughter and niece of the previous owners, announced that she would be taking over and reopening the deli.“I will take over the reigns of the hard work my mom and aunt have instilled with me," said Marino in the August Facebook post. "I’ve realized how much I love being a part of the deli and all of you. My promise to all of you is simple, the traditional styles of pasta, meatballs, bracciole, sauce, sausage will remain a staple." Delmar Bistro closing its doors after 8 years La Gioia Italian Deli originally opened in 1989 when Marino was 11 years old. The eatery is located at 2...

Cash App founder Bob Lee, raised in St. Louis, fatally stabbed in San Francisco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO - Bob Lee, a St. Louis-raised tech executive and the founder of Cash App, was stabbed to death Tuesday in San Francisco. Lee, who has also served as chief product officer of MobileCoin, was fatally stabbed in downtown San Francisco. Trending: St. Louis-area April 4 municipal election results Lee was fatally stabbed in the densely populated Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, near Google's office and Oracle Park, home to the San Francisco Giants. The neighborhood is a mix of offices and modern condo buildings.Lee was raised in St. Louis and a graduate of Lindbergh High School in south St. Louis County. Police have not disclosed any suspect information or other information around the stabbing.

Traffic reopens after I-270 semi-trailer overturns, leads to delays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Traffic has reopened in both directions of Interstate 270 near the Missouri-Illinois state line after a semi-trailer overturned Thursday morning in north St. Louis County. Police worked nearly an hour to move the overturned semi-trailer. Officials were diverting traffic to exit ramps off the interstate around the Chain of Rocks Bridge before it reopend. Trending: St. Louis-area April 4 municipal election results The truck was overturned and blocking traffic in both lanes near the Lilac Avenue exit. Police asked drivers to consider alternate routes as crews worked to remove the semi-trailer before early rush-hour traffic. No injuries were reported from the incident. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner is riding around the scene to show impacts. We will update as more information becomes available.

Denver weather: Sunny, warm and dry weekend with temps increasing through Easter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

The weather was shifting from freezing with light snow to sunny, warm and dry with temperatures topping 50 degrees Thursday, the start of a warming trend through Easter Sunday and into the following week, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in metro Denver will reach 54 degrees Thursday, increasing to 65 degrees Friday and 68 degrees on Saturday, weather service forecasters said. By Monday and Tuesday, the daytime highs will approach 80 degrees in the city, forecasters said.Still, early Thursday, snow blanketed the Colorado Front Range foothills. Interstate 25 south of  Castle Rock remained slick. And the night low temperature Thursday in Denver is expected to drop below freezing.Warming trend gets underway today, and continues through the weekend and at least the first half of next week. Still below normal readings today, but looking for 70°F for the weekend and 80°F in the lower elevations by Tuesday. #COwx pic.twitter.com/KT8X4loI1d— NWS Boulder (...

Letters: Denver voters send a clear message with “no” on Park Hill development

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:14 GMT

Voters made land-use opinions clearRe: “Foes of Park Hill redevelopment declare victory,” April 5 news storyDenver voters did not buy into Mayor Michael Hancock’s hope to merge tall buildings into the Park Hill neighborhood’s landscape. Gov. Jared Polis’ “path forward” to reform land use throughout our state now knows public sentiment favors municipal voters deciding important land-use decisions.The governor recently told us, “It’s clear that the actions of one jurisdiction impact others.” Denver voters just informed our state leadership and municipal government private developer coalition there is strong public sentiment to leave what is in place alone.Forrest Monroe, AuroraBeer sales need to keep pace with faster baseball gamesRe: “You’ll never guess who has the cheapest beer in the Major Leagues,” March 30 online storyThe bigger question is how concession stands can make any money with shorter games – considering the Rockies’ opening weekend games cl...