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How much money is Austin spending on homeless camp clean up?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On May 1, 2021, Austin voters approved Proposition B, making it a criminal offense for anyone to sit, lie down or camp in public areas. Since that time the city has been cleaning up and moving hundreds of camps across the city, but it comes at a cost.Many of the people experiencing homelessness usually just move to another area when they are forced out of a camp site, which means more clean ups in the future.KXAN requested a breakdown of each department involved in the clean ups and how much money the department has spent.There are three departments that sent over information: The Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Watershed Protection Department.The Parks and Recreation Department has spent $1,301,462 on homeless encampment clean up from 2021 to June 16, 2023. Drugs, homeless camps continue at east Austin Park The Public Works Department has spent $1,478,046.51 on underpass cleanup from May 2021 to May 2023.Watershed Protection has spent ...

Foxy Falafel in St. Anthony Park is closing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Foxy Falafel is closing.The food truck turned bricks-and-mortar, which opened in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood in 2012, has been slinging falafel, hummus, shawarma, kofta and more for more than a decade there, but owner Erica Strait announced via social media that it was time to hang it up.The announcement reads, in part:“With a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and gratitude, I announce the closing of Foxy Falafel after an incredible 13-year journey. It feels like just yesterday when I first opened at the farmers market, filled with dreams and aspirations.“Over the years, Foxy has been blessed with the most amazing customers and we are so grateful for each and every person. The memories shared at the farmers market, at the food trucks, and at the restaurant will forever be etched in my heart.“I want to express my deepest gratitude to our loyal staff, whose dedication and passion brought my culinary vision to life day after day. I am immensely grateful for the love and su...

Review: Cantus’ performance shows off impact of Weiser song cycle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

New York-based composer Alex Weiser was named a 2020 Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for music following the release of his debut album, “and all the days were purple.” A performance of Weiser’s song cycle of the same title by the low-voice choral group Cantus illustrates why the work received such accolades. The composer has created music that encompasses the listener with deeply felt sound. These are songs that demand attention and wonder.Cantus performs the work this week in multiple locations, having opened the run last Tuesday at MacPhail Center for Music. Besides’ Weiser’s soul-filling work, the group performed a number of other works by Jewish composers, as well as “Kaddisch,” from “Deux mélodies hébraïques” (Two Hebrew Songs) by the non-religious French composer Maurice Ravel.Cantus opens the concert with a choral piece by composer William Goldstein, who draws on text used during Rosh Hashanah. The vocal ensemble maintains eye contact with each other as they weave through Go...

DEC: Wildness search and rescues in Essex County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers responded to multiple wilderness rescues in Essex County. Two of the individuals had to be flown to local hospitals for treatment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On the afternoon of July 8, Forest Rangers responded to and located an injured hiker on Cascade Mountain. The hiker sustained an unstable ankle injury. Rangers requested the assistance of New York State Police Aviation. The 38-year-old was successfully hoisted and taken to the hospital. Shortly after 1 p.m. on July 9, Forest Rangers were notified of a 13-year-old in anaphylactic shock on the Four Corners trail in the Eastern High Peaks. NYSP Aviation assistance was requested. The subject received an epinephrine injection from camp staff and was flown to the hospital. Rangers say the subject, who had not previously shown signs of a nut allergy, reacted to a granola bar. Long Lake ...

Participating restaurants announced for Troy Pig Out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 16th annual Troy Pig Out is returning to downtown Troy. The event is set for Sunday, July 16 starting at noon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy Pig Out pits restaurants against each other to see who has the best barbecue. Attendees can try samples from each eatery for $4 and vote on whose is the best. The public votes for the People’s Favorite BBQ and three local judges will decide who has the best barbecue in Troy.“This year the format of Pig Out is completely elevated. We opened up the event to the businesses of Troy, as well as vendors from outside Troy, to compete against each other for best of barbecue as people walk around the district trying $4 samples of BBQ food at each establishment,” said Olivia Clemente, executive director of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. New bar and restaurant opening in Milton Participating lineupTatu Tacos at 452 BroadwayMuddaddy Flats at 49...

Storms expected Wednesday evening, more rain Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday afternoon, it began to look more and more likely that Wednesday morning storms would stay just north of the St. Louis region, impacting northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. That means we are in store for a hot, more humid day with temperature highs in the mid 90s.  The cold front dropping south will bring strong to severe storms to the St. Louis region starting late Wednesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Prime time is 5:00 p.m. to midnight, but some rain and storms could linger into the early hours of Thursday. We may get a break in the storm threat Thursday, as it will be partly cloudy and temp highs near 90. Thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon and night, with highs again near 90. 

Mother shot while holding baby; St. Louis County man charged

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man is accused of shooting a mother while she held her baby earlier this month. Prosecutors have charged Deondre Powell, 29, with one count of armed criminal action, domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, a witness told police that Powell pull out a firearm and shot the mother of his child in the face. This reportedly happened on July 1 in a north St. Louis County hotel complex on Hanley Road. The mother was holding a child, who was less than one month old, in her hands when Powell allegedly shot her.Investigators did not disclose a potential motive in relation to the shooting. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Gyroplane crashes Tuesday in Washington County with two on board

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a gyroplane crashed late Tuesday evening in Washington County with two people on board. A FAA spokesperson tells FOX 2 that a Magni M24 Orion gyroplane crashed in a field, just southeast of Washington County Airport in Potosi. It happened around 7 p.m. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Investigators say two people were on board during the crash, though do not have an update on their conditions as of Wednesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. Additional details are limited, but FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

'Bold Spoon Creamery' reveals new St. Louis CITY SC-inspired flavor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

PARK HILLS, Mo. - National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, but Tim Ezell got the party started early.After 11 years, 'Bold Spoon Creamery' owners Corey and Rachel Burns moved from University City out into the country, and decided to turn the space to a commercial kitchen for an ice cream business. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ In celebration of National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 16, FOX 2's Tim Ezell and Taylor Harris spoke with the husband and wife about the open house taking place in Park Hills from noon to 6:00 p.m.The two also shared details on a new partnership with CITYPARK, then revealed the new 'City Red & Blue' ice cream flavor.

Live Updates | France’s Macron calls for sustained help for Ukraine amid Russian ‘weakness’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Follow along for updates on the summit of the NATO military alliance in Lithuania’s capital:What to know: — NATO backs Ukraine’s fight vs. Russia but doesn’t invite Kyiv to join— Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership— What is NATO doing to help Ukraine in the war with Russia?—French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for sustained international military support for Ukraine because Russia is now showing signs of “weakness” and division.Speaking at the end of a NATO summit in Lithuania dominated by the war, Macron said the path for Ukraine to join NATO is “open,” even though alliance members stopped short of offering a clear timetable or plan for the country’s membership.Responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s disappointment, Macron said “it’s legitimate” for Zelenskyy “to expect a lot from us.”Bu...