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Organization to hold Thanksgiving celebration for current and former foster children

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A local organization told KXAN Tuesday it is planning a celebration Nov. 19 for area children in foster care as well as young adults who were formerly in the system. Change 1 said its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration will be 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock.You can register to assist with the event here as well as RSVP. Change 1's founder, Cortney Jones, told KXAN the event will feature music, face painting and the kids will get to play games at Tom Foolerys Adventure Park in the resort. Jones told KXAN she spent 10 years in the foster care system and was moved 25 times. She said her transition out of the foster system was difficult but "college is what saved me." "It gave me a place to lay my head at and a meal plan," she said. Jones said she wanted to become the social worker, "I didn't have", and she founded Change 1 to help children and young adults with their own moves out of foster care. She said, in addition to the Thanksgiving...

'Wicked' coming to Austin next spring, tickets go on sale Friday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A legendary Broadway musical will return to Austin next year, a national theatre group said Tuesday. Broadway Across America said "Wicked" will play at the Bass Concert Hall from Mar. 13 to 31 as part of Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin series. Single tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. 2022: 'Wicked' welcomes a pioneering good witch The times for the March performances are: Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.Friday at 8 p.m.Saturday at 2 and 2 p.m.Sunday 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and are available at Texas Performing Arts and Broadway in Austin or by phone at 512-477-1444 or from the Texas Performing Arts ticket office at Bass Concert Hall. For groups of 10 or more, you can call 877-275-3804 or email [email protected].  As the Associated Press reported in 2022, the musical, based on Gregory Maguire’s cult novel, tells the story of two young witches-to-be, one a green brooder who will be the Wicked Witch of the...

Police investigating fatal hit and run in Ballston Spa

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that happened on State Route 50 near the intersection with Brookline Road in Ballston Spa. Police say a preliminary investigation found a car driving northbound on State Route 50 struck a pedestrian at roughly 5:43 a.m. Wednesday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they're requesting the public's help in finding a white/silver Nissan Altima. The car struck the pedestrian and did not stop, suffering significant front-end damage. Police say State Route 50 will be closed for an extended period of time, and drivers are expected to seek alternate routes. Please contact the State Police at 518-457-6811 or email [email protected] with any information.

Crews respond to car fire on Northway

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple crews responded to a car fire southbound just past exit 16 on I-87 around 8:30 Monday morning. The car fire slowed traffic while crews worked to put it out. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There is little information available on what caused the fire at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Police investigating business burglaries in south St. Louis last Sunday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City Police need your help identifying two people who broke into businesses on Cherokee Street last Sunday.They say the men took $20,000 worth of property from 'Kuts by Kurtis,' including barber's clippers, blades, and cologne products. AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had ‘radical consequences’ Anyone with information is urged to call St. Louis Police. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Letters: Why voters rejected Prop. HH — in their own words

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

Addressing the property tax burden needs a new approachRe: “How HH became ballot box poison,” Nov. 12 news storyAs one of the majority who voted against HH, I’m becoming frustrated with the barrage of excuses from the proponents about why we voted the way we did. Although nobody is asking me, I’ll tell you. I was not “misled by far-right misinformation,” nor was I “confused by the complexity.” I figured out this shell game by myself using my vast reserve of common sense.After three years of unprecedented economic fallout, including devastating inflation, property owners were hit with huge tax increases due to a combination of market hysteria and some creative assessments. This is going to result in a tax windfall for all entities that receive funding through property taxes.Along comes our leadership with a plan: We’ll give you some relief for this ridiculously unfair mess, and all we’ll require in return is that you give so...

Colorado has “abysmal” recycling rate, but most plastic bags and foam takeout containers are on their way out soon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

So much of Coloradans’ discarded waste — averaging out to 5.6 pounds per person each day — winds up sitting in landfills thanks to a low recycling rate, but coming changes will outlaw most plastic grocery bags and foam food takeout containers that clog that stream.That was one hopeful note sounded Tuesday as environmental advocates released a report showing that Coloradans have diverted 16% of waste from filling landfills over the last six years by recycling or composting — a rate that is half the national average and one of the worst in the country.Eco-Cycle and the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, the nonprofits behind the annual research, say recycling rates in Colorado have remained low and stubbornly unmoving for years.“Which is abysmal,” said Suzanne Jones, the executive director of Eco-Cycle.The main reason for the lack of progress is a lack of access to recycling programs, said Rachel Setzke, a senior policy and research associate ...

5 local ice cream-and-pie pairings to try this Thanksgiving

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

Thanksgiving is all about pairings, from choosing the right bottles of wine to serve with the feast to syncing up sides to go along with the turkey (or tofurkey).High Point Creamery’s pumpkin pie ice cream with pecan pie. (Brittany Anas, Special to The Denver Post)One of the most delicious duos — for dessert lovers, especially — is pie and ice cream. Sure, you could go with vanilla ice cream for your pie à la mode. But scoop shops around Denver have several more interesting fall flavors that pair beautifully with popular Thanksgiving pies.Here are five ice cream and pie pairings to try out this Thanksgiving.High Point Creamery’s Brown Sugar Cinnamon + Pumpkin Pie“When I think of ice cream and fall flavors, I like something that warms you,” said Erika Thomas, owner of High Point Creamery. That’s exactly what guided the creation of the brown sugar cinnamon ice cream that, when paired with pumpkin pie, gives the dessert a little extra sugar and spice.Three Denver locations:...

The Beer Spa in Five Points gets a new name and a second location

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

Husband-and-wife team Damien Zouaoui and Jessica French had the right idea when opening Oakwell Beer Spa, formerly known as The Beer Spa. Now, they anticipate a second location in Highlands Ranch, which will open in fall 2024.“We have been looking for about a year now, specifically for a place that targets south Denver,” French said. “What I am really excited about is the increased capacity for the taproom, and we are having a patio, which will be new for us.”Beer, wine, hard cider and even kombucha flow from taps at Oakwell Beer Spa in Five Points. (From the Hip Photo, provided by Oakwell Beer Spa)The original Beer Spa opened in 2021 at 3004 Downing St. The premise revolves around a rotating tap list of local brews, a lineup that’s included Longmont’s Left Hand Brewing, Loveland’s Verboten Brewing and Denver’s Great Divide. It changes every month, and the brewery featured also affects the ingredients in the giant soaking bomb used to ...

2 people in critical condition after hit-and-run in South L.A.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:01 GMT

Two people were hospitalized after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver early Wednesday morning. According to law enforcement officials, the two victims were hit around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Anaheim Street and Island Avenue in Wilmington.  Driver forced to flee car amid I-10 fire charged towing fee by CHP It is not known if the pedestrians were in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. Police investigate a hit-and-run that hospitalized two people on Nov. 15, 2023. (RMGNews)Witnesses say that the pair were struck by a white sedan, who fled the scene after the crash without stopping to identify themselves or render aid. The victims are said to be in critical condition.