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Barton Springs tree 'Flo' celebration of life, removal set for this week after delays

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is previous KXAN coverage of the Barton Springs pecan tree.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After delaying the removal of a beloved Barton Springs pecan tree, known as "Flo," the City of Austin has rescheduled its celebration of life and removal for this week. The tree will be removed on Thursday, Oct. 5 when the pool is closed, and a celebration of life will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., according to the city. Third-party certified arborists assessed the tree last month after it was discovered to have an infection known as Kretzschmaria deusta, a wood decay fungus in August. Barton Springs pecan tree ‘Flo’ diagnosed with infection Brittle Cinder Fungus seen on a tree (City of Austin photo)The city said all four Arborists recommended the removal of “Flo” due to safety concerns and the lack of treatment options, so the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) said it would remove the tree.Flo was originally scheduled to be removed Sept. 14, but the remov...

Austin's police oversight interim director appointed to full-time role

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Oct. 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin's Office of Police Oversight interim director was appointed to the full-time position Friday, according to a City memo.The Office of Police Oversight director leads the office and oversees "the conduct, practices and policies of the Austin Police Department," the memo from Interim City Manager Jesus Garza states. Austin Police oversight vote: Prop A passes Gail McCant has been the interim director since June, the memo states."McCant has previously held positions as Lead Investigator, Human Rights Director for Persons with Disabilities, Administrator of the City of Austin's Office of Civil Rights, and Employee Relations Partner Sr. for Travis County. Her career as a public servant reflects her unwavering commitment to serving the public and upholding the highest standards of accountability and fairness," the memo reads.The City said McCant provides stability to t...

Lake Travis ISD discusses athletics bond after previous package is rejected

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In November, voters in Lake Travis Independent School District will consider an athletic bond package that looks to add and improve athletic facilities around the district.Voters approved adding new schools during the 2022 bond, but they rejected the part of the bond that would fund new athletic facilities, which was proposition C and looked to approve almost $94 million for athletic facilities and upgrades.In June, the Lake Travis school board approved an order calling for a $143 million athletic bond election for November 7, 2023.If passed, the bond would allow for a new football stadium, which would hold about 8,000 people. It would also give the new high school, which is currently in the planning stages, a new baseball complex and tennis complex, but that is not all. Current athletic facilities would receive improvements as well. Will voters approve Lake Travis ISD bond for athletic facilities? According to LTISD's bond information page, "Without separate stadi...

A few more warm afternoons

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're seeing a positive change in the atmosphere today as the flow aloft is coming from the southwest. For today, that upper flow will lead to increasing clouds from the moisture flow off the Pacific.High temperatures will be in the 80s 90s this afternoon. The normal high today is 87°. Today will be the hottest day of the week. More clouds will fill the sky tomorrow and in the days ahead as our rain chances go up beginning tomorrow.There will be a 30% chance of mostly showers with a few isolated thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Most measured rain tomorrow afternoon will be less than .05".Higher rain chances are in the Wednesday/Thursday forecasts. BLOG: Fall storm coming: Rainfall, timing and the temperature drop Those who have been anxiously waiting for the autumn air to arrive will need to wait just a few more days. One front arrives Thursday and a second weaker one will pass some of the area Saturday leaving 50s for lows Sunday.September reviewSeptember 2023 ...

Crews respond to crash and tractor-trailer fire on Route 67

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A tractor-trailer tanker caught fire after a crash with a passenger vehicle on Route 67 on Sunday. The Burnt Hills Fire Department responded to the scene and called for assistance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Both drivers were located approximately 150 yards east of the crash. The driver of the passenger vehicle was lying on the side of the road complaining about head and neck pain. The tanker was carrying around 1000 gallons of milk. The Harmony Corners and Ballston Spa Fire Departments extinguished the fire. Burnt Hills and Ballston Spa firefighters secured the passenger vehicle.Detours were set up until the accident was cleared. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation called in resources to clean up spilled fuels and oils.Emergency personnel did not report any injuries. The road reopened around 11:30 a.m.

2 Capital Region restaurants ranked among best in US by Tripadvisor

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tripadvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2023. A restaurant in Lake George and a restaurant in Manchester, Vermont were both included on the list among the best in the United States in their respective categories. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Travelers’ Choice Awards are based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings of the restaurant over a 12-month period. The categories included the best fine dining, date night, everyday eats, family-friendly, hidden gems, quick bites, and vegetarian restaurants.Charlie's Bar & Kitchen, located at 365 Canada Street in the Lake George Marriott, was ranked 17th in the "Everyday Eats" category. The restaurant has a perfect 5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor and 927 reviews. You can view the menu on the Charlie's website. Multiple agencies searching for missing child in Saratoga County The Silver Fork, located at 48 West Road in...

Destruction of two forts remembered in Lake George

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A new marker of local history is set to be unveiled next Sunday, Oct. 8. In a 1 p.m. ceremony at Battlefield Park in the village of Lake George, the village's local history alliance is reminding visitors about the battle that destroyed Fort George. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The new marker will mark the 1780 destruction of the fort by British forces under the command of Maj. Christopher Carleton. The major led a group of 1,000 men - British soldiers, loyalists, and Native American allies - on the raid, which would also become known as the "Great Burning." In addition to Fort George, Fort Anne in modern-day Washington County was also razed.“These raids destroyed a large percentage of pre-Revolution structures from Fort Ann and Queensbury to Schuylerville, on both sides of the Hudson River," said Pat Niles, a trustee with the Lake George Battlefield Alliance. “They also provoked terror. Some loca...

Motorcyclist killed in Franklin County collision

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. -- A motorcyclist is dead after a collision involving a van at a Franklin County intersection. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that Ronald Williams, 33, was killed Sunday. Short-term rental property owner shares concerns about proposed regulations Williams stopped his 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King at Route E at Route VV at around 3:15 p.m. A man driving a van struck the motorcycle from behind, fatally injuring Williams. Soon after, New Haven Ambulance personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Kirkwood player scratches off $88,888 win

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- One lucky Missouri Lottery player is $88,888 richer after scratching a ticket purchased at the On the Run gas station on Manchester Road in Kirkwood. The player used a $20 win from a previous ticket to purchase the winning Emerald 8s scratcher.“I had to put my reading glasses on because I’m like, ‘Does that say what I think it says?’” she told the Missouri Lottery. “I didn’t believe it. I thought something wasn’t right.” Wainwright strikes out in cameo to end career as Cardinals beat Reds 4-3. Votto ejected The player took the ticket back to the gas station to check it. The clerk confirmed that it was a winner.The Emerald 8s game costs $5 to play. There are two top prizes of $88,888 and $4.5 million in smaller prizes remaining to be claimed.

Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters will play Denver next year

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:15 GMT

Dave Grohl’s long-running rock act Foo Fighters will return to headline Empower Field at Mile High as part of the band’s new summer 2024 stadium tour dates, promoter AEG Presents said Monday.Tickets for the Aug. 3 concert, with The Pretenders and the Hives as openers (at least in Denver; see below for the full list), are on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.As usual, there’s a pre-sale, which fans can sign up for at foofighters.com, which runs from Tuesday, Oct. 3, to Thursday, Oct. 5. Ticket prices are not yet available, and some existing dates on the tour are already sold out.The show is part of the newest leg of “Everything or Nothing at All Tour” dates, the band’s largest run of shows since releasing their eleventh album, which was also their first since drummer Taylor Hawkins‘ death in March 2022, according to Rolling Stone.“They have been playing festivals, and a smattering of arena shows throughout this year, in...