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Williamson County offering emergency financial help for veterans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – The Williamson County Veteran Services Department said starting Monday it will offer emergency financial services for Veterans who live in the county.According to a department announcement, county commissioners earlier this month accepted a $210,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission for Fiscal Year 2024. The department said the grant will help veterans with emergency assistance with rent/mortgage, burial services, utilities and food. Veterans living in Williamson County can apply for the grant by filling out an application at the Veteran Services Office located inside the Georgetown Annex at 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. The department said an online application will be available at a later date. In order to be eligible, Veterans must have an honorable discharge or under honorable discharge, according to the announcement. Director looks to expand access to Williamson County veterans The program will also require adding an emerge...

Lockhart teenage beekeeper earns $11,000 grant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

LOCKHART (KXAN) — Dressed in head to toe in hot pink, one teenager has created her own beekeeping business.Zoe Seaver was recently surprised with an $11,000 grant, after successfully pitching her entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of local leaders in Lockhart.The incoming senior at Lockhart High said this money will provide a big boost to her company Think Pink Bee Pink."I'm really going to use that money to invest into my own boxes, my own bee pollen and sugar water,” Seaver said.The 17-year-old has followed the footsteps of her late father David, who ran his own beekeeping business — Hobo Honeybee — in Lockhart.Zoe Seaver has followed the footsteps of her late father David, who ran his own beekeeping business in Lockhart. (Photo Credit: Zoe Seaver)"He was my best friend, my Dad was my everything,” she said. “He is someone that I still look up to, even with him gone."This grant came through the Lockhart Lion Entrepreneur Access Partnership, a collaboration between the Lockhart Chambe...

5 things to know this Tuesday, July 18

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, a thick layer of wildfire smoke is still hanging over the area and impacting our air quality. Scattered to numerous downpours and storms are set to arrive this afternoon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Today's five things to know features the Capital Region Aquatics Center moving to Rotterdam, the new site transformation proposals for the former Beech Nut factory in Canajoharie, and there's no Powerball winner yet as the jackpot reaches $1 billion.1. Capital Region Aquatics Center moving to RotterdamAfter ten years of planning and discussions for Mohawk Harbor, the Capital Region Aquatic Center will move to the Viaport Shopping Mall in Rotterdam. 2. Manager charged with manslaughter in deadly crane accidentA Grafton man has been indicted for second-degree manslaughter. The indictment alleges that Anthony Valente, 44...

Off the Beaten Path: ExtraSpecialTeas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

HOUSATONIC, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A vibrant tea house in Berkshire County is brewing together inclusion and purpose to create the perfect blend of community. From bubble tea to gluten-free scones, ExtraSpecialTeas is on a mission to create a place where good food meets friendship.Cherri Sanes started the non-profit seven years ago in Great Barrington after yearning for a place in the community where her son with autism could feel a sense of belonging. That's when ExtraSpecialTeas was born. Berkshires teahouse spreading warmth one cup at a time About a year and a half ago they opened a second location in Housatonic. Her team of participants, or employees, grew from 3 to 34.They offer a completely gluten-free menu and have more than 50 types of tea from Tiesta Tea available. In their special tea lab they blend 5 of their own in-house teas. Off the Beaten Path: The Tailored Tea ExtraSpecialTeas is located at 226 Pleasant Street in Housatonic and open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Th...

Clerk shot and killed at St. Louis City gas station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Police are investigating an apparent murder at a gas station in a busy part of west St. Louis Tuesday morning.The shooting took place at the 'BP' gas station located just off Highway 40 on the 1100 block of Hampton Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez captured footage of the area, where the victim and clerk of the store was seen lying inside the entrance.Police say the clerk was shot after confronting a suspect or suspects who tried to steal their car. House explosion in St. Charles injures 3 adults, 2 children A local that was sleeping outside a neighboring business shared that he initially didn't hear the shot, but arrived to the scene after police responded to the shooting."I'm pretty shaken up," local Michael Wightman expressed. "I know all the employees, they know me as well. They're nice people. I just can't believe this happened, I'm pretty shaken up "I don't know what's going on here in Dogtown. I've lived here a long ti...

Illinois Supreme Court ruling on 'SAFE-T Act' today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

SPRINGFIELD Ill. - The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Tuesday morning on the 'SAFE-T Act.' The controversial state law that among other things, eliminates cash bail.Illinois lawmakers passed it in 2021 and amended it last November. It was supposed to go into effect January 1 this year, but it was put on hold after 64 counties filed lawsuits, saying it was unconstitutional. Clerk shot and killed at St. Louis City gas station The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in March.

Sentencing for man who drive pick-up into home of girlfriend today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - Sentencing is Tuesday morning in the metro east for a man found guilty of first-degree murder.60-year-old Richard Mayor intentionally drove his pick-up truck into his girlfriend on Highway 111 in Pontoon Beach last February, then drove away. A couple who witnessed the murder gave dramatic testimony during the trial in June. House explosion in St. Charles injures 3 adults, 2 children Mayor faces a possible sentence of 60 to 100 years in prison.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport conducting emergency drill today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency drill from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.First responders and airport and airline workers will take part. House explosion in St. Charles injures 3 adults, 2 children No flights will be affected by the drill.

Police reorganizing search for Illinois man missing since March 19

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - A man went missing four months ago, now Illinois State Police are re-organizing a search Tuesday morning for 32-year-old Josh Amos of Granite City, Illinois.He was last seen March 19 walking near Bunkum Road in Washington Park, Illinois. Amos does walk with a limp. House explosion in St. Charles injures 3 adults, 2 children A $2,000 reward for information is being offered in this case. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police investigating overnight shooting in north St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:41:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a shooting that took place in north St. Louis overnight.This was near the North Riverfront neighborhood of north St. Louis. St. Louis Police say the man went looking for help at a near BP gas station on East Grand Boulevard near I-70. House explosion in St. Charles injures 3 adults, 2 children Investigators are not yet sure where the shooting took place. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.