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The Book Burrow surpasses sales goal, opening door for new space

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A week and a half after a social media call for help, The Book Burrow has passed its goal of selling 1,000 books, creating the possibility of finding a home for Pflugerville's only bookstore. Previous: Pflugerville’s Book Burrow closes in on a store after social media support “I thought we were gonna sell maybe 200 books…it’s been a crazy week,” said store owner Kelsey Black to KXAN on July 7. “I am just blessed that the book world community came out to support us, and all of our wonderful, beautiful customers have come in to support us. And in our time of need, which is just the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”As of Tuesday morning, the store has sold 1,800 books. Specifics on a new space are yet to be revealed, but Black said that they are "closing in." One possibility mentioned by Black is a refurbished school bus.The store is currently inside the Three Legged Goat, a wine and craft beer bar at 200 E Pecan St. The Book Burrow will need ...

2 injured after rollover crash on East US-290

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on East US-290 eastbound near Manor. Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted one of the vehicles was rolled over on its roof, and one person was pinned in a vehicle and had to be extricated.Travis County Emergency Services District 12 tweeted the crash was near Beltex Drive and Paseo De Presidente Boulevard. ATCEMS said both people involved were declared trauma alerts and were transported to Dell Seton with potentially serious injuries. Two-vehicle crash on East US-290 near Beltex Drive and Paseo De Presidente Boulevard (Photo: Travis County ESD 12) Two-vehicle crash on East US-290 near Beltex Drive and Paseo De Presidente Boulevard (Photo: Travis County ESD 12) Drivers should expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

Mother fights for new food allergy awareness law after son dies eating at McAllen restaurant

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After nearly a decade of pushing for food allergy awareness following the death of her son, a determined mother's hard work paid off as a new law goes into effect this year.In 2014, Sergio Alexander Lopez died after ingesting peanut butter at a McAllen restaurant. Before eating, Lopez checked with employees whether it was safe. Lopez, who was 24, was an aspiring musician who graduated from high school in Harlingen.ValleyCentral spoke with his mother, Belinda Vaca, who has made it her mission to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.June 25, 2014On June 25, 2014, Lopez was on his lunch break and went to a restaurant on 10th Street in McAllen with a friend. He ordered a veggie taco and asked if the order had peanuts. He was told no. Lopez received the ordered and asked again, and was told no a second time, his mother recalled.He took the order to-go and began eating the food in front of the music academy he worked at when he felt a tinglin...

Counties look to help new daycare businesses grow

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Two North Country counties are working together to foster a better future for area children. Warren and Saratoga counties are looking to cultivate home-based childcare businesses across both sets of communities. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Up for grabs is $205,000 in federal grant funding, secured by the pair of counties for use in various capacities by anyone looking to start a daycare business from their home. That money can go to state-mandated training, materials, and fees in order to get a new daycare business off the ground. “We are excited to support new childcare providers with opening their own businesses," said Warren County Workforce Development Director Liza Ochsendorf. "This is a great opportunity for informal child care providers to be trained for free and to upgrade their services to become a licensed business. This funding may also appeal to stay-at-home parents, educators,...

DEC provides safety tips for summer hiking

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As recent temperatures around the region have hovered around the 90s, the Department of Environmental Conservation is warning hikers to take proper precautions before heading outdoors. Forest Rangers in New York have already seen cases of hikers suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As per the DEC, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke occur when your body's cooling mechanisms are overcome by heat, causing a dangerously high body temperature. To best protect yourself, the DEC recommends avoiding hikes in extremely hot weather.If hikers do decide to go out, the DEC recommends wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, and avoiding long periods in direct sunlight. Hikers should also move at a slower pace, drink plenty of water, and rest often.If you are feeling exhausted, do not push your limits. In the case of an emergency, hikers can call 911 or the DEC Dispatch at 1-833-697-7264.

Pittsfield man arraigned on drug and firearm charges

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Dana Hubbard, Jr., 35, was arraigned in the Berkshire Superior Court on charges stemming from two separate incidents. The two incidents took place on April 12 and July 8. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the arraignment, the Honorable Judge Agostini set a $10,000 cash bail without prejudice. Hubbard was arraigned on the following charges:July 8, 2022, Offense:Possession of Heroin with intent to distribute, subsequent offensePossession of Cocaine with intent to distribute, sub offenseApril 12, 2023, Offense:Possession of Heroin with intent to distribute, sub offensePossession of Cocaine with intent to distribute, sub offenseIllegal Possession of a FirearmIllegal Possession of AmmunitionIllegal Possession of a Loaded FirearmPossession of a Firearm during commission of FelonyImproper Storage of FirearmPossession of Class E SubstanceThe first incident occurred on April 12 at an Onota Lake boat ra...

Road closures for Schenectady County SummerNight

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady County SummerNight is returning to downtown Schenectady on Friday, July 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is set to be headlined by Arrested Development. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The free family-friendly summer block party takes place on State Street between Broadway and Barrett Street and on Jay Street in the center of the city. Due to the event, there will be some road closures and parking restrictions.Road closures, parking restrictionsState Street between Broadway and Lafayette Street and Jay Street in front of City Hall will be closed to traffic beginning at 10 a.m.State Street between Lafayette Street and Nott Terrace will be closed to all traffic between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.There will be no parking on State Street between Broadway and Nott Terrace and Jay Street in front of City Hall, and on Clinton and Barrett streets between State and Franklin, beginning at 8 a.m....

Jimmy John's opens next to Albany Medical Center

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The newest Jimmy John's in the Capital Region has opened at 33 New Scotland Avenue, next to Albany Medical Center. The store is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This will be our corporation’s first store in Albany and the second location for the brand. Our team is excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to a new set of customers in the area,” said owner Lee Novick.Jimmy John's serves subs, wraps, and other sandwiches. You can view the menu on the Jimmy John's website. The Bishop, a gastropub in downtown Albany, closes The chain was founded in 1983 and has over 2,600 locations. Other locations in the Capital Region include 2080 Western Avenue in Guilderland and 155 Wolf Road in Colonie.The store is also currently hiring. If interested, you can pick up and fill out an application at the New Scotland Avenue location.

4th person arrested in Pagedale murder near MetroLink station

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

PAGEDALE, Mo. - A fourth person has been arrested and charged in connection with a murder near a MetroLink station in Pagedale.Jaylin Johnson was shot and killed just after 1 a.m. on Friday, July 7, on St. Charles Rock Road at Engelholm Avenue. When police arrived, they found Johnson deceased at the scene, as well as numerous shell casings. Johnson was 19.The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was called to assist in the investigation. On Tuesday, the Major Case Squad arrested Kenneth Hall, 29, Darnesha Thomas-Perry, 18, and a juvenile for Johnson's killing. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged both Hall and Thomas-Perry with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery. Both ar...

Mayor signs bill to provide lawyers in St. Louis eviction cases

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new board bill signed into law Wednesday gives St. Louis City residents facing evictions the right to have a lawyer.St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed Board Bill 59 on Wednesday, which creates a Right to Counsel program. Jones is hopeful the bill will protect lower-income renters and prevent more families from ending up homeless. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash “In a city where almost 60 percent of households are renters, this bill demonstrates St. Louis’ commitment to strengthening tenant protections and reducing housing instability in our communities,” said Jones. “When we protect tenants, when we make sure families have a place to stay, we are addressing a major root cause of crime in our neighborhoods and across our entire city. Today is just the first phase in what will be a long-term project, and it is important to remember it will take time for providers to scale this effort up to meet the needs of St. Louis families.”According to Board Bi...