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LIVE: Mpox town hall taking place in Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local leaders and health experts will hold a mpox town hall Friday morning.They’ll issue a warning on mpox, discussing available vaccines and best practices to stop the spread of the virus.Mpox was previously referred to as monkeypox. The CDC changed the name in November, following a recommendation from the World Health Organization. Austin health officials work to prevent another outbreak of mpox this summer Thus far this year, 20 cases of mpox have been reported in Travis County. Austin Public Health said those at the highest risk include men who have sex with men and people with multiple sex partners.APH director Dr. Desmar Walkes warns that anyone can catch mpox if they're exposed to it.“It's really important that everybody take this seriously,” she said. “At the very least, it's very painful. At the very worst, it can cause death.”With this in mind, Dr. Walkes is encouraging those at risk to get the two-dose vaccine before attend...

City of Austin denies claims from residents impacted by April flood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin denied the less than a dozen claims filed by residents on Mearns Meadow whose homes were damaged during an April 20 flood, and neighbors are deciding what their next step will be. Impacted residents will be holding a neighborhood meeting Friday afternoon and said they will meet with an attorney to talk about possible legal action against the city. Claims denied Ryan Albright, who owns one of the 60 homes that were damaged during the April storm, said he was frustrated when he received his denial from the city's claims investigator. The email Albright received read, "I realize that a flooding event like this certainly causes inconvenience and even distress to you, your neighbors and your family. While I very much empathize with your situation, I must respectfully deny your claim."In his email, which was provided to KXAN by Albright, the claims investigator provides some explanation to the denial. He said in the email, "State law provides that a Cit...

Pflugerville PD rewarding children for 'Cool Moves'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – Pflugerville Police said Tuesday that officers would be out in force this summer. They will be patrolling the streets looking to reward children who are playing by the safety rules, through the Cool Moves community program. Pflugerville PD said through Sept. 1, officers will reward children for doing things including looking both ways before crossing the street, wearing a helmet while riding a bike or skateboard, using hand signals while riding a bike and using crosswalks.If officers see a child following those rules, the child will receive a Cool Moves ticket, according to police. These tickets reward them with a free treat from Dairy Queen, 7-Eleven, Andy's Frozen Custard and Rollie Rolls Ice Cream.Police said the summer program has rewarded children with hundreds of tickets.

Round Rock Post Office to host Passport Fair Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – The Round Rock Frontier Post Office will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, the office said on June 16. According to the announcement, appointments are not required; however, customers are encouraged to arrive early, as applicants will be served on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis until the applicant maximum capacity has been reached. Passport photo services will be available for those needing a new or updated passport photo.The event will be at the post office on 2250 Double Creek Dr. in Round Rock from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The post office said customers can download and complete an application form (except for signature) on the USPS website before coming to the fair. The office said it will not process incomplete applications or ones without proper documentation. To obtain a passport, the postal service said applicants must follow these instructions:Bring proper proof of American citizenship. This must be either a certified birth certificate issue...

Saratoga Springs Public Library once again has a coffee shop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Public Library again has a coffee shop inside. This time, it's run by the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jennifer Allen, the Executive Director of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, said there were a few different retailers running the cafe in the space before. With the previous coffee shop closing before the COVID-19 pandemic, the library was left without a place for patrons to get food and drinks. The coffee shop officially opened the week of June 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. These hours only applied to that week, as Allen said they will eventually expand the hours to be open later in the day and on weekends. Albany Pump Station founder dies at 78 Now that the Friends are running the coffee shop, all the profits go back to support the library. "We help fund various programs, assis...

Chesterfield police train for intruder situations on Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - An intruder training exercise will be held Friday at Parkway Central Middle School.The Chesterfield Police Department, the Monarch Fire Protection District and other agencies will participate in the training. Officials tell FOX 2 that many training sessions will be held around the St. Louis area this summer. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car The training comes after the deadly shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis last October. One student and one teacher were killed, and several others were hurt in that shooting. Police say the training offers important information on how to respond in the case of a school shooting.

Denver weather: Storms roll eastward, sunny and warm through weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

Stormy severe weather will shift eastward away from metro Denver on Friday and residents face sunny blue skies, mostly clear of clouds — and can plan on warm temperatures through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.A light breeze may blow across the city, weather service forecasters said.The high temperatures in Denver will hit 87 degrees on Friday, 86 degrees on Saturday, and 83 degrees on Sunday, forecasters said. At night, those temperatures will decrease to no lower than 52 degrees.Scattered afternoon storms, if they develop, likely will hit east of Colorado’s urban Interstate 25 corridor — out toward Greeley and Akron and the northeastern plains, forecasters said. If storms do develop, they said, the result could be large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado. Creeks on the plains were running high and fast Friday, nearly flooding in some areas, and meteorologists advised caution.Along the Front Range, soils were saturated from recent...

Why did the Titanic-bound sub implode? Questions emerge about sub’s regulation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

Authorities hunted Friday for the reason a submersible carrying people to the wreck of the Titanic imploded deep in the North Atlantic, as questions emerged about how such expeditions are regulated and tributes poured in for the five aboard who were killed.The announcement that no one survived Thursday brought a tragic end to a five-day saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search for the vessel known as the Titan.The investigation into what happened was already underway and would continue in the area around Titanic where debris from the submersible was found, said Rear Adm. John Mauger, of the First Coast Guard District. This photo combo shows from left, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman Dawood, Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Stockton Rush, and Hamish Harding. (AP Photo/File)“I know there are also a lot of questions about how, why and when did this happen. Those are questions we will collect as much information as we can about now,” Mauger said, adding that it was a “complex case” that happe...

Cannabidiol & Cottonmouth — Can CBD Trigger A Dry Mouth Sensation?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

Along with the “munchies” and red eyes, “cottonmouth” is a common side effect associated with cannabis use. Many people who use medical or recreational marijuana report feeling a dry mouth sensation. While most scientists believe this reaction is related chiefly to the psychoactive cannabinoid delta-9 THC, hemp fans are curious whether CBD could affect saliva production. Anyone new to CBD should know the likelihood they’ll experience “cottonmouth” when using hemp extracts.Does CBD Cause Dry Mouth Side Effects?As mentioned in the intro, most research into cannabis and dry mouth focuses on THC. Recent studies strongly suggest delta-9 THC interacts with CB1 receptors in the brain that can influence saliva secretion. However, current data from Argentina suggests other cannabinoids may play a role in reducing saliva.Scientists at the University of Buenos Aires discovered many cannabinoid receptors in the human mouth. Not only does the endocannabinoid system (ECS) extend to our salivary g...

Essential Forever Digs the Lemon Twigs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:14:18 GMT

Essential Forever Digs the Lemon Twigs: Al Heaney, aka solo project Essential Forever, told us about his Lemon Twigs experience.Al Heaney: I was lucky to tour part of the US playing in a band called Jungle Green in 2018, opening for the Lemon Twigs during their ‘Go To School’ era.For about a month, I watched the Lemon Twigs play almost every night, and I’m condensing all those shows into one here. But every night was a must-watch show. Michael and Brian D’Addario had an insanely good band behind them with Daryl Johns, Andres Valbuena, and Tommaso Taddonio, playing an incredible album with ‘Go To School.’It was really exciting, I was 22 years old and already loved the Lemon Twigs, then the album came out and I was listening to it a ton, and the plot really went wild when all of a sudden our lead singer Andrew was asked if we wanted to tour with them.On top of that, their live show was (and is) totally electric, so I was just living in this prolonged mind boggl...