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Bastrop County food pantry in need of donations amid record demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — Those working to combat hunger in Central Texas are seeing a rise in food insecurity in rural areas.The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry has been hit hard this year, seeing a 30% increase in calls for food and support services. The pantry has served a record number of people in a six-month period.Along with the increase in demand, the pantry is also dealing with a 50% reduction in the food supply from sources like the Central Texas Food Bank."When the pandemic was going on, there was a lot of resources that were pushed out into communities to help folks during that time. Since then, those resources are no longer available," said Tresha Silva, executive director of the food pantry. "There was extra COVID SNAP benefits that folks were able to get so that was additional food income for them, and that all ended during the winter."The pantry's mission is to serve Bastrop County residents who are going through periods of transition by providing emergency food a...

Twins blow open tie game with five-run eighth to beat Kansas City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

Edouard Julien hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit home run on the first pitch of the eighth inning, and Carlos Correa went 4 for 5 with a run scored and RBI as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals, 8-4, on Monday in front of an announced 28,218 at Target Field.That was just the beginning for the Twins, who sent 10 batters to the plate in a five-run eighth to blow the game open. Emilio Pagan gave up a two-out run on an RBI double by Bobby Witt Jr. in the ninth before striking out Nick Prato to end the game.Byron Buxton and Michael A. Taylor each drove in a pair of runs, and Correa went 4 for 5 from the leadoff spot as the Twins won for the third time in four games and opened a one-game lead on second-place Cleveland in the American League Central.Nick Prato tied the game, 3-3, with a leadoff home run off Brent Headrick in the top of the eighth inning, taking starter Joe Ryan out of contention for the victory. But the Twins answered quickly.Julien, pinch-hitting for right-handed hitter Kyle F...

Man sentenced for chasing family with knife

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Amsterdam man will serve seven years in prison after chasing three people with a knife in May 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Anthony Ropas, 27, was convicted in March of Attempted Burglary, Menacing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Prosecutors said he was holding a knife when he chased a neighbor who was carrying a 2-year-old child and his girlfriend.He then tried to force his way into their apartment. Ropas was also sentenced to three years of post-release supervision.

Schenectady Police spread awareness after four overdoses reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Four fatal overdoses were reported in Schenectady in just the last three days. Now Lieutenant Ryan Macherone from Schenectady Police Department wants to help spread awareness to the community, especially during the holiday.“We’re always concerned with this type of situation. We knew that there was an overdose on Saturday. Yesterday we heard of another two, one later in the evening,” he said. “And then today, as we were processing that and trying to get the information ready to go out to the public, another one came in this morning.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police are now asking anyone who may be dealing with addiction or if they know someone who is to make sure to reach out for help. “It’s extremely concerning… It’s extremely sad,” Lieutenant Macherone said. “In the capacity that I work on a daily basis with these individuals that are living with substance abuse disorders… We’r...

Residents still without power frustrated with Ameren response 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A new sound is blending in with the annual cicada summer symphony in some St. Louis neighborhoods.Generators are popping up in driveways and along homes, providing homeowners electricity."It's definitely a lifesaver," said Erion Johnson of West End. "I can go to sleep with fans in my face."Johnson is one of many still without power three days after the initial storm knocked out power to so many."Day 3, you'd think we had a tornado; but we didn't," he said. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Johnson's spending $37 a day on gas to keep his generator going. He bought the generator for about $400 and learned how to hook it up to his home through a tutorial on YouTube. For him, the power outages could not have happened at a worse time."I used to do a family festivity on the Fourth of July every year, and now we have to postpone it or do it another time because I don't have the adequate power," Johnson explained.Marquise Johnson's fami...

Valley Park budget crisis leads to emergency July 4 board meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

VALLEY PARK, Mo. – Some Valley Park residents wondered why city hall abruptly shut down Monday. The reason behind the action was the city failed to pass a budget before July 1, the start of the current fiscal year. An emergency meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday. A budget proposal was passed out of committee. It also received a majority vote in favor of adopting the budget by the eight-member board of alderman. A simple majority is not enough under Missouri law, according to Valley Park City Attorney Tim Engelmeyer.  He said five votes are needed, with the mayor being able to break a four-four tie. “We have not been able to reach that five votes because of absentees, aldermen not showing up for meetings, or abstaining,” he said. Engelmeyer said critical city services, such as trash pickups, could be affected until a deal can be approved. Pay for city employees could also be jeopardized. Residents will continue to receive access to emer...

You Paid For It: Senior citizens struggling to stay cool in the heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A senior citizen in north St. Louis County contacted our You Paid For It team when she could not get the help she needed from her town officials to fix her air conditioning.Dana Woods’ central air unit went out. She knew the City of Pine Lawn had gotten some $600,000 in ARPA pandemic funds. She figured some of that money would be used to help seniors survived the heat, especially since those in this African American community were dealing with the most health issues in the wake of the COVID pandemic.But Woods says her calls for help fell on deaf ears. St. Louis County police sergeant accused of choking wife during ride from Wildwood pub “And I can’t get any help from Pine Lawn. They were saying they were going to get back to me and they never did,” she said. “They had funds, they had got grants from the government, and so forth. I don’t know if they issued it out or gave it to the people that they know. I didn’t get anything.”FOX 2 contacted Pine Lawn Mayor...

7th inning rally lifts Marlins over Cardinals, 5-4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Nick Fortes hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Monday night.In front of a home crowd of 19,638, Marlins pinch hitter Yuli Gurriel tied it in the seventh with a two-run double against reliever Andre Pallante after two straight walks. The Marlins then inserted the speedy Jon Berti to pinch run for Gurriel, and Berti scored on Fortes’ ground-ball single.Marlins reliever Tanner Scott worked a scoreless eighth to preserve the lead, and A.J. Puk got the final three outs for his 14 save of the season.Paul DeJong had broken a 2-2 tie in the sixth with an RBI double for the Cardinals, who are last place in the NL Central.Willson Contreras led off the inning with a double against starter Braxton Garrett then scored on DeJong’s line drive off reliever Andrew Nardi. Huascar Brazoban (3-1) got the last two outs of the seventh for the win.Garrett struck out six and allowed seven hits and two runs.Contre...

Suspect in custody after multiple people shot in Philadelphia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

Multiple people were shot in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police.A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told The Associated Press there were “multiple gunshot victims” but said no other information on their conditions was immediately available.Police spokesperson Miguel Torres told CNN a suspect was in custody and a weapon was recovered.Police spokesperson Jasmine Reilly told the network six victims were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and two were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Brush fire erupts in Acton; firefighters halt forward progress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:14 GMT

Firefighters have stopped forward progress of an approximately 14-acre brush fire in Acton that was initially threatening a number of structures with animals.  Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, assisted by Angeles National Forest firefighters, responded to the 3100 block of Dwight Lee Street on reports of the fire at around 5:30 p.m. The brush fire erupted behind several ranch-style properties with horses. Flames could be seen burning up the hillside, an independent news agency reported.  Water dropping helicopters were deployed to fight the blaze, along with several engines, dozers and hand crews, authorities said.  L.A. County Fire crews, assisted by firefighters from Angeles National Forest, on the scene of 14-acre brush fire in Acton on July 3, 2023. (RMG News)Horses seen close to a 14-acre brush fire in Acton on July 3, 2023. (RMG News)L.A. County Fire crews, assisted by firefighters from Angeles National Forest, on the scene of 14-acre brush fir...