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Fans rush field, accost Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. fended off two fans, including one who made contact with him in right field, while sparking the Atlanta Braves to a 14-4 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.One fan got his arms against Acuña during the middle of the seventh inning, just after Atlanta scored four runs to open a 9-4 lead. Two security people quickly grabbed the fan and, as they tried to drag him away, a third security person approached.Fiueld guards carry away one of two fans who approached Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. as Acuna took the field for the bottom of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Field guards haul away one of two fans who approached Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) before the bottom of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Field guards hold onto a...

Water well runs dry at Bastrop homeless shelter

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — As we all endure this heat, a homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Bastrop is struggling to stay open.For the last 10 days, the In the Streets-Hands Up High Ministry hasn’t had any water. Its well went dry and now, it’s in need of a costly $25,000 repair.Without water, the ministry is unable to serve food from its soup kitchen. On average, the local nonprofit dishes out 100-175 free meals a day. Bastrop nonprofit opens emergency cooling shelter, hosts Saturday fan drive Its homeless shelter for families is currently at max capacity, with 35 people living within its doors.Pastor Roland Nava says times have been tough.“I had to sit with the families to let them know that we didn't have any water,” he said. “When some of the children found out, some started to cry because they didn't know where they were going to go.”Several churches, nonprofits and local leaders have helped out the ministry, donating plenty of pallets of water, a portable pump, a portable sho...

Vehicle inspection system back in operation, DPS says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Monday its system to inspect vehicles had been fixed after a hardware failure last week. DPS said there was "no longer an interruption to service at this time."A hardware failure that started on Aug. 23 led to an outage at the vehicle inspection system, DPS said. Department workers were able to replace the damaged hardware over the weekend and finalize testing overnight on Sunday in order to allow inspections to resume on Monday morning, according to DPS. RELATED: DPS reports vehicle inspection system outage The department said the outage would not allow stations in "safety-only" counties to conduct proper vehicle inspections. Station license renewal applications were also unavailable, according to DPS. The department said the issue did not impact emission inspections.

Austin Energy to hold public meetings on future energy goals Tuesday and Wednesday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Energy asked for customers and the general public to weigh-in this week on the utility's future plans to balance energy production and clean energy.Austin Energy said it will hold both virtual and in-person meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. New Austin Energy GM speaks to KXAN According to the Aug. 22 announcement, Tuesday's 2 p.m. virtual meeting on Zoom is for small and mid-sized businesses only. Registration is available online.Austin Energy said everyone is invited to attend the in-person meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. That meeting is at Austin Energy Headquarters at 4815 Mueller Boulevard. Registration is available online. Residential Austin Energy customers can attend a virtual meeting on Zoom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, according to AE. Those interested can register online.The city said it is holding the meetings as it updates the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (2030 Plan). You can read more about the 2030 Plan here.

Concert review: ‘Happy Together’ tour returns State Fair fans to the ’60s, but time is taking its toll

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

Among the 6,718 souls in attendance at Monday night’s “Happy Together” concert at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, there were almost certainly several who thought they caught the tour last year.But such are the vagaries of memory. This multi-act revue built around what pop radio was pumping onto the airwaves in the late 1960s actually hasn’t stopped in the Twin Cities since 2019. And, even then, it was an abbreviated version that split the bill with Tommy James and the Shondells. Not since 2016 has the Fair’s first Monday evening (Senior Day, naturally) hosted “Happy Together.”Yet it was an annual tradition from 2011 to 2016. The Turtles could always be counted on for a night at the Grandstand, bringing along a host of poppy hitmakers of old.But Monday’s show gave a sense that it might be in its twilight. Voices have grown ragged, memories for lyrics and setlists are challenging. But it was nevertheless a fine, fun 100 minutes of music, one act quickly taking the stage after ano...

5 things to know this Tuesday, August 29

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect some isolated showers with a tad more cloud coverage than we had yesterday. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Crossgates Mall around 7:34 p.m. Sunday night for reports of a large crowd with several small fights. Meanwhile, NEWS10 spoke with two districts in the Capital Region to discuss how they are preparing for the new year with asylum seeker kids in attendance. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Multiple agencies respond to Crossgates Mall fightsMultiple law enforcement agencies responded to Crossgates Mall around 7:34 p.m. Sunday night for reports of a large crowd with several small fights. Guilderland police say no arrests have been made at this time and no serious injuries are reported.2. Missing vulnerable adult foundMariann Werner, the missing vulnerable adult reported Monday night, has been found. Before then, she ...

Off the Beaten Path: 'Hattitude!' Exhibit

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York Folklore has a new exhibit on display called “Hattitude! The Hats of Louise Hughes Rolling.” The exhibition honors the work and life of African-American milliner Louise Hughes Rolling with a display of more than forty hats from her collection.  Off the Beaten Path: Schuyler Bakery The exhibit, originally designed and curated by Traditional Arts of Upstate New York, will be on display through October 1, 2023. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street in Schenectady. They are open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Gov. Mike Parson signing bills focusing on education and entertainment today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be in the St. Louis area for two ceremonial bill signings Tuesday, focusing on education and entertainment.Governor Parson will sign House Bill 2, the state education bill, Tuesday afternoon at Marquette High School. The bill details how funding for Missouri schools will be divided up for this fiscal year.Figures show the total education bill approaching $10.4 billion. That is an increase of more than $2.9 billion, or close to a 39% jump in education funding over last year's education bill. Former Belleville resident one of 3 Marines killed in Osprey crash in Australia The largest single allocation appears to be more than $1.9 billion distributed to public schools through the American Rescue Plan Act.$450 million in American Rescue Plan funds will be used for child care programs. Nearly $232 million will be used to fund school transportation.Money will also be used to address supply chain issues with school nutrition progr...

'Citizens for Modern Transit' promoting free transit pass offer now through Sept. 15

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 'Citizens for Modern Transit' wants you to get "back in the groove" as students head back to school.They're promoting a free one-month transit pass during October. They have 250 passes for those who register by September 15. Why Bob Barker did not play for the St. Louis Cardinals Street teams will be out during the morning commute in Kiener Plaza, at the Cortex Innovation Community, and at the Tyson Plant in St. Clair County.

6th Ward town hall meeting on public safety taking place tonight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The sixth ward in St. Louis City is having a town hall meeting on public safety on Tuesday.The new St. Louis 6th Ward Alderwoman, Daniela Velazquez, is hosting it. She and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Tracy will discuss public safety and brainstorm ideas with community members. Former Belleville resident one of 3 Marines killed in Osprey crash in Australia It's Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Afghan Community Center and Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.