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Texas foster kids' lawyers ask federal judge to consider 'drastic' step for reforms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Twelve years into a lawsuit over the treatment of Texas children in long-term foster care, a federal judge will consider taking some of the toughest and most extreme actions yet against the state.  Lawyers representing thousands of children in the state’s care asked U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack to not only fine the state for not complying with certain court orders for reforms but also to consider placing parts of the child welfare system into what’s called a receivership – a mechanism typically used in corporate law, which allows a court appointee to take control of an entity. ‘There has to be some penalty’: Judge threatens sanctions over Texas foster care system In their filing requesting this step, the plaintiff’s attorneys argued the court is “entitled” to worry about whether the state will “self-correct” the problems facing the Texas system.“Children in the Texas foster care system have been unsafe for decades,” they wrote. “The State’s persistent non...

City of Stillwater releases new details on longhorn carcass investigation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is previous coverage from KFOR-TV of the investigation.STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The City of Stillwater provided new details on Saturday as the investigation regarding the dead longhorn illegally dumped on the lawn of FarmHouse fraternity at Oklahoma State University continues.According to the city, Stillwater Police are working in collaboration with Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Agricuture Investigative Services Unit, Noble County Sheriff's Office and the OSU Animal Science Department. Dead longhorn found on front lawn of OSU fraternity The OSU Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory stated "the animal was suffering from a natural disease process" in their initial necropsy findings. Final necropsy results have yet to be released, but are expected to reveal additional details about time of death, cause of death, and any evidence of animal cruelty. The City of Stillwater did not specify an anticipated release date.Preliminary reports in the in...

CGHS/SPCA waives all adoption fees for December

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Interested in adopting a furry friend this holiday season? All adoption fees at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will be waived through December! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A longtime friend of the humane society who wishes to stay anonymous will sponsor the fees. The adoption fees cover cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. The CGHS/SPCA is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays by appointment only. Click here for more information and to see animals up for adoption. You can fill out an adoption form here.

Leonard Bernstein's daughter to speak at Capital Region 'Maestro' screenings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- "Maestro," a film by Bradley Cooper, focuses on composer Leonard Bernstein and his lifelong relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Partially filmed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, the movie had a limited theatrical release on November 22. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington and the Crandell Theatre in Chatham are both hosting screenings of "Maestro." Nina Bernstein Simmons, Leonard Bernstein's youngest daughter, will be speaking at the events.The Crandell Theatre will screen "Maestro" on December 16 at 7 p.m. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Nina Bernstein Simmons about her father's legacy and the family's involvement with the movie. Trailer released for Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro,’ partly filmed in Berkshires The Triplex will be hosting the "Bernstein on Film" series starting on December 17 with a screening of ...

Boil water advisory lifted in Whitehall

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Department of Safety announced that the boil water advisory in the village of Whitehall has been lifted. Residents can now safely return to their normal usage of water. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The advisory was issued on December 1 and stemmed from a water main break on West Street. The notice was lifted following consecutive successful testing required by the New York State Department of Health.

Saratoga County to host vaccine clinic for seniors

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County seniors in need of an influenza or COVID-19 vaccine can visit the Saratoga County Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa on Thursday, December 7. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There are no out-of-pocket costs, but health insurance information will be collected during registration. The Fluzone High-Dose Influenza vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available. Seniors aged 65 and up may choose to receive both vaccines or just one. To make an appointment, call (518) 885-2276. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

St. Louis scratchers player wins $100K after routine pays off

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A daily Missouri Lottery scratchers player finally hit the jackpot. The $100,000 Super Crossword ticket was purchased at a Gas Mart on Hampton Avenue. The player says he regularly purchases the tickets with his coffee at around 4 a.m. He says it has been a part of his morning routine for years.The player knew he was a winner when he saw the 20X multiplier symbol. That meant he was a top-prize winner. The 7 St. Louis restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ This $5 game was released on July 12 and there are still five more $100,000 prizes remaining. The average chance of winning anything in this game is around one in four.including $5 prizes. Around $9.5 million in unclaimed prizes remain in this game.

Opinion: It should go without saying. Don’t auction off pristine public land in Grand Teton National Park.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

There’s a 640-acre parcel of magnificent, state-owned public land in Wyoming that’s set for auction unless the state changes its mind.Simply put, this small inholding, known as the “Kelly Parcel,” should never be privatized — never. It is one of the most awe-inspiring and important pieces of open space remaining in America.Within Grand Teton National Park, its borders include the National Elk Refuge and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Its value was appraised in 2022 at $62.4 million. However, the director of the Office of State Lands and Investment just recommended a starting bid of $80 million.But its real value isn’t about money: The land is a vital migration corridor for elk, moose, big horn sheep antelope, pronghorn and mule deer travelling into and out of the national park. It also hosts 87 other “Species of Greatest Conservation Need.”And the annual, 200-mile-long migration corridor known as the Path of the Pronghorn — from Grand Teton National Park to the upper Gre...

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Is Javonte Williams the best starter at running back for the Broncos?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

Kiz: With the Broncos now facing a steep climb to make the NFL playoffs, is running back Javonte Williams the correct running back to lead the push? For all the offensive genius of coach Sean Payton, this team’s 21.9 points per game is no better than middle of the pack. Ball control is good. Three-and-out is bad. Should Denver consider a more dynamic back than Williams to be RB1? Please, tell me where I’m wrong.Gabriel: I think he is, Kiz. But let’s not confuse that with the conversation about needing to get more dynamic. The question at this point is about where that’s going to come from down the stretch. Samaje Perine’s done good work in his role, and we’ve seen the tantalizing ability of rookie Jaleel McLaughlin. But I’m skeptical that the Broncos run game or, just as important, offense overall would be much more efficient if one of them were getting 15 carries per game and Williams had his role cut.Kiz: We all respect the work ethic and toughness Williams has display...

Our jazz columnist reveals his favorite releases from 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:58:58 GMT

As 2023 winds down, I gaze in awe upon a particularly robust stack of jazz- and improv-oriented releases. It would be easier to compile a list of my 30 or 40 favorites, but there’s only so much space.It’s worth mentioning that most of what I found exciting was released on independent labels, and it hasn’t always been that way. While Blue Note, Impulse! and others attached to the big corporations are still releasing creative music, it’s the scrappy little guys who will truly fill your mind with the joy of discovery. Thank you to Pi Recordings, ESP-Disk, Pyroclastic Records and more for keeping the flame burning this past year.Kris Davis, “Diatom Ribbons Live At The Village Vanguard” (Pyroclastic)Kris Davis, “Diatom Ribbons Live At The Village Vanguard” (Pyroclastic): Davis follows through on her remarkable promise as a pianist, composer and bandleader with a double-length set recorded on-stage, even though the samples and other sonic additions are typically mo...