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Manor ISD filling staffing shortages with international teachers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

MANOR (KXAN) — School starts today for thousands of students enrolled in the Manor Independent School District.Similar to what we’ve witnessed all across the country, the school district has struggled with staffing shortages.Manor ISD currently has 200 openings, 81 of which are teacher vacancies. Hoping to fill this void with experience from overseas, the district has 89 international teachers. MORE: Manor ISD starts school with 89 international teachers helping staff classrooms With 400 teachers working within Manor ISD, this group represents almost a quarter of the total teaching body.Pedro Vasquez is a Spanish teacher at Decker Middle School. The Columbian native says this program is solving staffing shortages while showcasing cultural diversity.“We are glad to share our culture, knowledge and passion to learn,” Vasquez said. “We are very happy to be here to teach, help, learn and grow.”Most of these teachers are working on J-1 visas and coming from countries such as Columbia, ...

AFD contains brush fire near I-35 and Stassney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Fire Department said Sunday night crews contained a brush fire in south Austin to a half-acre in size. According to an AFD post at 11:27 p.m., the fire originated in an encampment. AFD said the fire burned near Interstate 35 and Stassney Lane. Austin Fire crews fight fire in south Austin on Aug. 14. (Courtesy; Austin Fire)Austin Fire crews fight fire in south Austin on Aug. 14. (Courtesy; Austin Fire)KXAN requested more information about the fire from Austin Fire and will update when we get more.

5 things to know this Monday, August 14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's the beginning of another work week. Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll start to see more clouds with the sunshine drifting away as the day goes on. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Cohoes Police Department announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on August 11. Meanwhile, Schenectady County extended the State of Emergency related to asylum seekers coming to the area for another five days on Sunday unless extended sooner. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Cohoes Police investigating homicideThe Cohoes Police Department announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on August 11. The victim, Shieer Leggett, of Albany, succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident, according to police.2. Schenectady County extends State of EmergencySchenectady County extended the State of Eme...

Gov. Mike Parson set to sign I-70 expansion bill today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Drivers will soon see at least three lanes on Interstate 70 across the entire state of Missouri.The new legislation will expand I-70 across the entire state to at least three lanes. Governor Mike Parson introduced the plan earlier this year, and he'll be in Foristell Monday for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 4.The project will start in Wentzville. The work is expected to ease congestion on the heavily traveled interstate between St. Louis and Kansas City. It's a 200-mile stretch of I-70 that'll start in St. Charles County and go all the way to Blue Springs, which is just outside K-C.The bill Governor Parson will sign is a nearly $3 billion plan to expand the stretch of I-70 from two lanes to three. A lot of stretches of I-70 in more rural areas are only two lanes right now. Safety questions arise as unidentified man drowns at familiar scene Back when the governor first pushed for this project, he was asking for $860 million from the state. However, st...

East St. Louis School District 189 starts new school year today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Back to school in the St. Louis area starts Monday morning with two Illinois districts beginning the new school year, including East St. Louis School District 189.All is still quiet in the area now, but that will change a little later Monday morning when students arrive and learning begins. Back to school welcome signs are up, and there are some balloons inside the school as well. The bell officially rings for the start of school here at 7:30 a.m. School district officials told FOX 2 that when the students arrive they will receive warm welcomes by people including volunteers from area churches, fraternities, and sorties. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake We're told about 1,110 students are attendants at the school. East St. Louis Sr. High School has a new principal this year in Dr. Brittany Green. Green served a number of years as principal of the Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence and has won multiple awards for her leader...

Parent company, Nexstar, and American Red Cross hosting telethon to raise money for wildfire victims today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2's parent company, Nexstar, is helping to raise money for the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.Our sister station KHON will host a telethon in partnership with the American Red Cross on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Safety questions arise as unidentified man drowns at familiar scene The event will stream live on FOX2NOW.com.

Cooler and drier behind morning storms, hotter late this week 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - A cluster of strong thunderstorms is moving through the region early Monday morning. Strong wind gusts and hail will be possible, but heavy rain is the bigger concern.Some of the southern counties have seen more than 2 inches of rain overnight. A Flash Flood Warning is posted for portions of Iron and Madison Counties in Missouri. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Lingering showers will wrap up Monday morning, and skies will clear through the day. We're set for a breezy Monday with highs in the upper 70s.It's going to be a quiet and comfortable Tuesday and Wednesday. Lower humidity and highs in the upper 70s to around 80s. Wake-up temperatures are set in the lower 60s. Thursday and Friday also bring quiet weather, but we will heat things up as we head towards next weekend.

St. Louis Cardinals celebrating first ever 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Night'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Monday night, the 'Very Asian Foundation' is celebrating the St. Louis Cardinals' first ever 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Night.''The event honors five people who enriched St. Louis through Asian-American culture. You can enjoy music, dancing, and more before the game at 5:15 p.m. at the Budweiser terrace-themed kiosk. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake The game starts at 6:45 p.m. Everyone who buys a med ticket gets a special bobblehead featuring Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar.The two played for Team Korea and Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

'Battle of the Badges' blood drive happening today in Festus, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. - The friendly competition to save lives is on. The Festus-Crystal Elks Lodge is hosting the 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive on Monday.It's from noon to 7:00 p.m. When you donate, you can select to have dispatchers, firefighters, or EMTs represent you. They're going to see who can recruit the most donors. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake You can walk in or set up an appointment on RedCrossBlood.org.

SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers starting 10-year partnership to train new workers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health is partnering with medical tech company, Siemens Healthineers for a 10-year deal.The agreement is focused on expanding access to high-quality care and training more healthcare workers. Siemens will provide SSM Health with the latest technology, software, and technology at all of their sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake They'll also invest in programs that expand early detection and management of chronic diseases in underserved communities.