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Season of flies: Why the heat helps them replicate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Along with the heat, flies are synonymous with summer in Texas. Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Wizzie Brown, an entomologist with Texas Agrilife, about what's causing the high number of flies and some ways to keep them away.Meteorologist Nick Bannin: It seems like flies are everywhere now. Is there a fly season? And when are they most abundant?Wizzie Brown, Texas Agrilife Entomologist: I think in Texas we have them year round, but when we get hotter temperatures, then they really start to become active and we really start to notice them.Bannin: Is there a time of day that they're most likely?Brown: They're more active during the daytime, you don't see them so active at night. So when it really starts to warm up with temperatures that we've been having recently, that can actually speed up their lifecycle. So it takes a shorter period of time from them to go to the egg to adult stage. And so we can really start getting large numbers quickly.Bannin: What are they...

South San Gabriel trail extension now open to public

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Georgetown is holding a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of the new trail extension to the south San Gabriel trail system. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at a parklet in Wolf Crossing off of University avenue, between the Goodwill and the Fairfield hotel. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and access the trail. What's new and how much? The new extension is 0.7 miles long and provides access to another part of the San Gabriel River. A spokesperson said the extension is a vital connection to the regional trail built by the Wolf Ranch subdivision. With the extension, the entire San Gabriel trail is now 2.58 miles long. Construction of the trail started in February 2022 and was supposed to open this past January, but the opening was pushed back because of supply chain issues with the safety railings. The project cost $1.2 million and is funded by a parks bond from 2008.

Austin Energy: Outage map, reporting system delayed Wednesday, how to report outages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After power outages occurred Wednesday, Austin Energy said it was experiencing a technical issue with its outage map and reporting system, the agency said on Twitter.Austin Energy said crews were working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, the tweet said. Furthermore, the agency said it was working with vendors to resolve the outage map and reporting system issues.At 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Austin Energy outage map said there were 139 active outages and 10,953 customers affected. However, 98% of customers have power.Anyone without power should call (512) 322-9100 to report outages, Austin Energy said.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Schenectady's The Horses Lounge closing after 47 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Horses Lounge, a staple in Schenectady for almost 50 years, is closing its doors. Owner Christian Fritzen made the announcement in a Facebook post on June 21. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "The last few years have been physically and mentally draining for me," read the post. "The time has come to focus on my health and mental well-being, along with my overall happiness."The Horses Lounge was opened in 1976 by Fritzen's father, Fred, and his wife Gladys. After Gladys passed away in 2002, Fred continued running the business until health issues arose. The Delaware to open in former Kitchen Table space in Albany Fritzen moved back to Schenectady in 2014 to take care of his father and run The Horses Lounge. His father passed away in February 2021. Fritzen said his decision to close The Horses Lounge took months of careful consideration and sleepless nights.The Horses Lounge will officially c...

5 things to know this Thursday, June 22

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we will be enjoying another nice warm-up into the 70s on the first full day of summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The man who inspired the "Raise the Age" law was arrested for illegal gun possession on Wednesday. He was released from prison in May on a separate conviction. Meanwhile, a fire in Albany sent two firefighters to the hospital with minor injuries. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Albany Police: Parolee arrested for illegal gun possessionDixon inspired changes to the state’s youthful offender law to raise the age teens can be charged as an adult to 21. He was arrested in August 2021 on drug charges and was later arrested again in January 2022 on unrelated gun charges. On Wednesday, he was arrested near Orange and Dove Streets for illegal gun possession.2. Albany f...

Police respond to fatal dirt bike accident in Shaftsbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police responded to a fatal dirt-bike accident off Quarry Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont on Wednesday. Police say 28-year-old Ty Kipp of Bennington was pronounced dead after life-saving measures were unsuccessful. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police responded to reports of a dirt-bike crash on Quarry Road around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Police say they were advised other riders were on the scene and performed CPR on Kipp, who was reported unresponsive.Both Shaftsbury Fire and Bennington Rescue arrived on the scene and began administering life-saving measures, however, they were unsuccessful. Albany fire sends two firefighters to hospital; minor injuries Following an investigation, troopers determined Kipp struck a chain that was hung across a camp road entrance on his dirt bike. The collision caused significant injuries to Kipp's upper torso and neck area.Troopers say alcohol and drug...

Tishaura Jones set to speak about youth outreach today following recent downtown gun violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis mayor is bringing together community leaders to talk about youth outreach after last weekend's tragic gun violence downtown.It's been four days since 17-year-old Makeo Moore died in a shooting on Washington Avenue. Eleven other victims between the ages of 15 to 19 were either shot or injured. Community leaders are coming together Thursday afternoon to talk about solutions.The shooting happened on the 5th floor of a building on Washington Avenue just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Police said a large crowd of teenagers was holding a party. Officers were out working traffic in the area when they saw a bunch of young people running for their lives.In response to this shooting, the city has announced new steps to give teens safe and fun places to hang out over the summer. Tishaura Jones set to speak about youth outreach today following recent downtown gun violence They're planning to expand hours of weekend youth programs at Wohl and Marquette Recreation Centers. Fr...

St. Louis Bridge Club gathering today to raise money for Alzheimer's Association

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - People in St. Louis are gathering to play bridge for a good cause. The St. Louis Bridge Club is raising money for the Alzheimer's Association.The game of bridge is clinically proven to reduce the risk of cognitive decline by having players use critical thinking and social skills. Thursday, the club will host a full day of bridge play, along with raffles and a silent auction. Teen who lost legs in crash sues the City of St. Louis They have games at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussing Kaskaskia Port navigation study today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

RED BUD, Ill. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District is holding a public meeting Thursday night to discuss a navigational study on the Kaskaskia Regional Port District.Three options are being considered: dredging two river side channels to allow shipping and a barge turning area, adding a dredge disposal area, and adding a new dock. The public is encouraged to join the meeting to discuss. Teen who lost legs in crash sues the City of St. Louis It's from 6:00 p.n. to 8:00 p.m. at Southwestern Illinois College in Red Bud.

MSD hosting hearing today on rate hike proposal in St. Louis metro area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - MSD is hosting another public hearing Thursday on plans to raise sewer rates across the St. Louis metro area.MSD wants to spend nearly $1.65 billion to improve the system. They want voters to approve a $750 million bond issue. They're also asking for a rate hike, which could nearly double the average monthly bill. Tishaura Jones set to speak about youth outreach today following recent downtown gun violence Thursday night's meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at Brentwood City Hall.