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Toxic algae confirmed in several Austin waterways, including Barton Springs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Following analysis of water samples across Austin from May to June, the Austin Watershed Protection Department confirmed that toxic algae has been found in the water from several locations, including Barton Springs. Excessively high temperatures and dry weather patterns increase the likelihood of toxic algae mats in creeks and lakes. Though the presence of the algae was confirmed in Barton Springs, toxin levels in the water are not “concerning,” and the pool will stay open, the release said. The city will continue assessing water from Barton Springs to ensure it stays safe.The presence of toxic algae does not mean there are toxins in the water. Still, the city said it is important to exercise caution when using recreating in water. “Never drink water directly from lakes, creeks, or springs, avoid contact with algae and rinse off after contact with the water. Do not allow pets to drink from these waterways and do not allow dogs to lick their fur prior to rinsing ...

Hays CISD updates dismissal order for safety concerns, parents left frustrated

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) --- Starting Thursday, all Hays CISD students who walk to school will now be the last to leave. In a newsletter to parents the district wrote, "these students will remain in the building in the air conditioning until their release. We will ensure their safety until the majority of vehicles are out of the area."It's part of a new district policy Hays CISD said it's been working on over the summer to address "community concerns regarding school safety, resident/neighborhood complaints as well as complaints regarding roadway congestion." What is the new schedule?The district said it worked with city and county officials, law enforcement, Hays CISD transportation and others to develop the plan. The order of dismissal: BusesParent pick-upStudent driversStudent walkersThe district said with this new system, it anticipates elementary students who walk to school will be released between 3:20 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. "Safety is the driving factor there but then also effici...

Dog suffers heatstroke after being tethered outside, shelter says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A dog is now in the care of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter after a third-party animal agency found it tethered outside and in distress from the heat.April Pfeifer, community programs coordinator at the WCRAS, said the dog, Hugo, was found two days ago by a partner of the agency. The shelter said the dog was diagnosed with heatstroke. Puppies found on side of road saved, shelter seeking more help from fosters She said she could not reveal which group discovered Hugo or what city he was taken from as the situation remains sensitive given the dog's dire condition.Pfeifer said Hugo was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic. She said his internal body temperature was 107 degrees. She said having a temp of just 102 degrees can be deadly for a dog.“They are not equipped to be in this weather any more than we are really. And a dog like Hugo with 107-degree temperature is at great risk of not making it," Pfeifer said.Pfeifer said Hugo ha...

Memo: 125 City of Austin vehicles in need of AC repairs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin is working to repair roughly 125 vehicles from its city-run fleet that have air conditioning issues.The city's total vehicle fleet amounts to 7,260 vehicles, as of Aug. 11. Of those 7,260 vehicles, 4,863 of them are classified as "on-road" vehicles, per a Wednesday city memo.City officials confirmed approximately 125 vehicles have open work orders relating to AC issues, with 13 of those vehicles belonging to Austin Resource Recovery. "These work orders encompass a spectrum of tasks, ranging from basic diagnostics to comprehensive system repairs," the city memo read in part.The City of Austin's Fleet Mobility Services Department has "temporarily implemented gate checks" to test the vehicle's AC operations before a driver leaves the city's fleet yard. Drivers are also encouraged to both "promptly report and schedule their vehicles for repairs at designated facilities."When extensive repairs are needed, Fleet Mobility Services officials said the depa...

Where do the rich live in Austin? Our list and map show the way to wealth

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

AUSTIN (ABJ) — If you want to find the metro's wealthiest ZIP codes, you’ll need to travel west of MoPac Expressway.The top five on Austin Business Journal's latest list of ZIPs ranked by median household income form a loose band stretching from the hilly bends of Lake Austin down to Driftwood. That household income ranged from $187,778 in the No. 1, the 78733 ZIP that includes the Barton Creek neighborhood, to $153,438 in 78619, on the southwest fringe of the capital city in Hays County.That's no surprise — Austin's wealth has long been concentrated on its west side. But ABJ's list, which uses U.S. Census Bureau data, shows how that level of wealth is changing: in 2020, median household income in 78733 was $171,027 and in 78619 it was $136,779.Read the full story and list on the Austin Business Journal.

Life has been tough on Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in practice. That’s all by design.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

Kirk Cousins remembers a specific play from the other day in practice. There was a breakdown up front, and with pressure in his face, Cousins decided to throw a checkdown to Alexander Mattison out of the backfield. He instantly walked over to quarterbacks coach Chris O’Hara to see if he made the right decision.Should he have finished his read down the field and essentially used the non-contact jersey to his advantage as a way to extend the play? Or should he have done exactly what he did in that situation and just play like he wasn’t wearing a non-contact jersey at all?“That’s kind of the debate we have on these plays,” Cousins said. “We made the point that we want to treat these practices as close to the real thing as we can.”In other words, Cousins has been conditioned to carry himself like he can be hit, which can make life tougher on him in practice.Never mind the joint practices that the Vikings hosted with the Tennessee Titans this wee...

Local officials ensuring migrant students vaccinated

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – School-aged children of asylum seekers who are enrolled in school need to meet medical requirements. But because of their unique status they have additional time to get fully vaccinated. Some got their immunizations and physicals on Thursday, on-site at their hotel, while they were also being enrolled by a team of administrators, teachers, translators and other staff members from North Colonie Central School District.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Albany County Department of Health is working with Whitney Young Health to administer those vaccines to the approximately 40 children who are being enrolled in the school district. The process is expected to continue in the coming weeks until all the children take their assessments.A spokesperson for Schenectady County said Public Health Services Schenectady is working with New York State and other community health partners to ensure the school-aged...

Discovering Saratoga: 3rd Annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day took place Thursday at the Saratoga Race Course. The special event is hosted by the New York Racing Association, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA), and New York Thoroughbred Breeders.  Discovering Saratoga: Inaugural New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day started in 2021. The day pays tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. 

Teen charged in connection with 15 YO's death

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

Fort Ann, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ft Ann, Washington County. A quiet small town, population 472. That status quo was disturbed Wednesday afternoon when a 15 year old boy was shot at this house on Charles Street. MORE NEWS & WEATHER from NEWS10According to Sheriff Jeff Murphy, the young victim was taken to Glens Falls Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Washington county sheriff’s department says multiple children were inside the house, including a 17-year-old boy who has been charged with 2nd degree manslaughter. The identity of the suspect, the victim, or the others in the house have not been released due to their ages.The teenaged suspect in the Fort Ann shooting was arraigned here at the Washington County Youth Arraignment Part. He was released to his guardians on probation supervision.Neighbors we spoke to didn’t know much about the tragedy and didn’t want to be interviewed. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment de...

A-B heir Billy Busch open to buying back Bud Light brand

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Anheuser-Busch heir Billy Busch seems willing to buy back the Bud Light brand, just weeks after blasting Bud Light over a recent partnership with a transgender influencer. In a recent virtual discussion cited by News Nation, Busch said he would be "the first in line" to buy the Bud Light brand in the scenario that parent company A-B InBev decides to sell it. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light recently slipped out of first place in U.S. retail sales. Recent estimates suggest InBev's sales are down nearly $400 million compared to this time last year.These trends follow Bud Light's brief partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who was featured in advertisements and on cans of Bud Light earlier this year. Distributors from around the nation have met in St. Louis over the partnership in recent weeks, and InBev has recently sold some brands to a cannabis comp...