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UFCU holds basket drive for first-generation college students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting college can be expensive, which is why the University Federal Credit Union said it hosted a college dorm basket drive Thursday.To relieve some of the financial stress that comes with starting college, UFCU employees put together baskets full of supplies students might need in the classroom.The baskets are expected to be given to first-generation college students associated with organizations such as Breakthrough Central Texas, Con Mi Madre and Communities in Schools."We've always been rooted into the higher education journey. So, what we want to do is rally our employees around,” Chris Turnley, UFCU executive VP of member experience, said. “Hundreds of employees have contributed hours or donations. They all come together, and they feel like they have part ownership into the student's journeys as they start that college education.”Each basket was valued at $300 or more.

Christian Jones' leadership noticed on and off the field, nominated for Wuerffel Trophy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Christian Jones has been a pillar on the Texas Longhorns offensive line for the past three seasons, starting in 35 games while playing in 48. Since he decided to use his extra year of eligibility the NCAA granted players due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sixth-year 321-pounder out of Cypress Woods has seen quite a bit during his time on the 40 Acres."I've been here longer than some of the bricks in the building," Jones said. "But this locker room is very special. It's a brotherly bond. People are staying late and getting extra reps in voluntarily. Nobody is telling them to do that.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersIt has been a theme early in fall camp that chemistry is going to take the Longhorns where they want to go this season, and with all five starting offensive linemen returning from last season, that position could perhaps shine the brightest in t...

Allies For Justice of Schenectady County host donation drive for asylum seekers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - After hundreds of asylum seekers unexpectedly arrived in the middle of the night in Rotterdam, local leaders scrambled to answer concerns from some community members. Schenectady County officials respond to placement of NYC asylees But others immediately reached out to help the families that had traveled a long time over long distance.Allies For Justice, or AJF of Schenectady County is hosting their second donation drive to help support the asylum seekers who were recently shipped up to the Capital Region from New York City.  It's a brand-new group, created by Maria Pacheco not long after the asylees arrived.“I'm looking for people who think like me that we should be helping our new neighbors. And people are just here. Bringing whatever it is that we have needed they are bringing it and we are so grateful they're here with us,” said Maria Pacheco.And those allies turned up and turned out to the Rotterdam Community Center.“We have over 650 members right n...

Cranesville Volunteer Fire receives helipad for three counties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

CRANESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Out in Montgomery County, when it comes to medical help, the Cranesville Fire Department got a new tool. A small crowd gathered outside the fire department to watch the LifeNet helicopter land on the new helipad.Chief Jake Champain says the need for the platform became more apparent as time went on. “Last year we had a handful of calls, a helicopter was needed. In this area there is no easy landing zone so I had the idea in November of 2022.”According to the Montgomery County Sheriff, helicopters have landed in the area previously for medical emergencies, but not in this dedicated, safer setting. Landing lights are installed around the edge of the pad, along with reflectors to alert traffic of the location. Local musician defended and praised online by Metallica “The pilot of this chopper here said that this is one of the best landing areas that he’s seen so far. We’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished," described Highway Superintendent for the To...

Police locate missing 10-year-old girl from Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 10-year-old girl reported missing out of the city of Troy has been located. Police said Elizabeth Rosa was located in New York City on Thursday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The girl is with Troy police detectives until she is reunited with her family that reported her missing.Image of Elizabeth RosaImage of Kristin LagaceElizabeth was last seen getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in Troy at 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said she may have been with with Kristin Lagace, her non-custodial mother. The investigation into her case is ongoing.

Prosecutor dropping child abuse charge despite daycare video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. – Video of alleged child abuse at a childcare center in Park Hills, Missouri, led to state discipline, but prosecutors say they are no longer pursuing a criminal charge.The incident at All Aboard Play and Learn Center has been the focus of Missouri childcare regulators and St. Francois County prosecutors for months.You can hear a four-year-old special needs child call out “Mommy!” as he’s being restrained.“Nothing’s ever broken my heart more than seeing that video—hearing the video—because I’m his protector,” said Angelique Ghuffar, the child’s mother.It was Ghuffar’s son on the June 2022 video being restrained by a childcare worker, who was fired after the video surfaced.“She was actually arrested at the daycare,” Ghuffar said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

FOX 2's political consultants discuss Trump's federal indictment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2’s political team, Hancock and Kelley, did a “deep dive” into the latest federal indictment of former President Donald Trump on Thursday.Republican political consultant John Hancock and Democrat consultant Michael Kelley had a discussion covering various topics such as the strength of the case against Trump this time and the impact of yet another indictment on political candidates back home in Missouri and Illinois.They shared their analysis of Trump’s assertion that this is another politically motivated prosecution designed to interfere in the 2024 presidential election campaign in which Trump is currently the overwhelming frontrunner.They also agreed with something Trump said Thursday: it’s a sad day for America.Watch Hancock and Kelley every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on FOX 2 for St. Louis’s top political analysis.

City of O'Fallon, Missouri, proposes adding gas station near high school; residents upset

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - A re-zoning proposal on 11 acres of land in O'Fallon, Missouri, is getting a lot of attention from neighbors.“My biggest issue as a parent, as a high school teacher, the fact that they want to put a Circle K literally at the corner of Knaust and Mexico," said Amy Schwendemann. "It’s a super busy intersection as it is."Schwendemann lives behind the 11-acre plot of land. She said neighbors have many concerns about the change, including how it will impact the already busy intersection.“Anybody that has been around high schoolers at arrival time and dismissal time, it’s already a crazy intersection," she said. "There’s multiple accidents there already. Adding a gas station is going to possibly add to that as well." Harper Finn passes away, St. Louis Medical Examiner confirms Other neighbors agree that their main concern is the proximity to the high school.“We don’t think there should be a convenience store that close to the high school," said Paul Witwer. "There is alr...

The nine most expensive reported home sales in Milpitas the week of July 24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

A house in Milpitas that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Milpitas in the past week.In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $762.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $500,000, condominium in the 400 block of Dempsey RoadThe sale of the condominium in the 400 block of Dempsey Road in Milpitas has been finalized. The price was $500,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in July. The condominium was built in 2007 and has a living area of 842 square feet. The price per square foot was $594. The condominium features two bedrooms and one bathrooms.8. $510,000, condominium in the 400 block of Dempsey RoadThe property in the 400 block of Dempsey Road in Milpitas ha...

Scoring milestones in Diana Taurasi’s career on the way to 10,000 points

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:51 GMT

Diana Taurasi became the first WNBA player to eclipse 10,000 points in the regular season. She’s played her entire 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury since being drafted in 2004 out of UConn. Here are some of the 41-year-old’s scoring milestones:May 20, 2004 — Taurasi scored the first points of her WNBA career on a jump shotAug. 18, 2005 — Scored her 1,000 career point on a baseline jumperMay 5, 2007 — scored her 2,000th point on a jump shotJuly 8, 2008 — Hit a free throw for her 3,000th point — becoming fastest to reach that markSept. 5, 2009 — made a 3-pointer for her 4,000th career pointJuly 15, 2011, — made a free throw to become the fastest player to reach 5,000 points, doing it in her 243rd game to surpass Lauren Jackson’s mark by 16 games. Aug. 11, 2013 — scored her 6,000th point on a layup June 24, 2016 — hit a jumper for her 7,000th pointJune 18, 2017 — made a layup to break Tina Thompson’s record with her 7,489th point. The game was in Los Ange...