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$8 million available for Austin rental assistance, eviction support

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin's Housing Department announced Tuesday it is now accepting applications for $8 million available to aid residents with rental assistance and eviction prevention support. The "I Belong in Austin" program is being administered by community organization El Buen Samaritano and "will provide financial assistance with rent, moving, and storage/relocation costs for tenants at risk of eviction," city officials said in a Tuesday release. Those interested in applying for assistance can do so online.El Buen Samaritano is poised to work alongside city leaders, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Volunteer Legal Services to offer eviction prevention support, tenant relocation services and emergency rental dollars. The release added that those services will be available to community members in their preferred language. “[I Belong in Austin] is literally saving lives by ensuring safe spaces for children, elderly and adults. The dignity of being housed brings hope,...

Capital District YMCA hosts Winter Palooza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District YMCA is hosting a Winter Palooza at the Southern Saratoga branch on December 7. Guests are invited to sip on hot cocoa and learn about the programs and facilities the CDYMCA offers around the region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Admission and activities offered specifically for Winter Palooza are free. There will be a bounce house for children and Olaf from Frozen will be at the door greeting visitors.There will also be a special offered for prospective members. The joiner fee will be waived for those who sign up for a CDYMCA membership during the Winter Palooza. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1 Wall Street in Clifton Park. Reservations are not required but are appreciated.

Visit a Salvation Army Angel Tree at Planet Fitness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Planet Fitness and the Salvation Army are teaming up to bring holiday joy to local children in need. Planet Fitness locations throughout upstate New York have installed Salvation Army Angel Trees in their clubs that allow donors to adopt "angels". Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “At Planet Fitness, we believe in the importance of giving back to the community,” said John Hrinda. Vice President of Field Operations at IGNITE Fitness Holdings, a Planet Fitness franchise. “We hope to see members of Planet Fitness and the larger New York community come out and fulfill the wishes of children in need this holiday season!”Donors can select a tag with the needs of a local child and purchase the item listed. The deadline for the Salvation Army Angel Trees is December 11. The following are Planet Fitness locations around the Capital Region:Albany: 161 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205Amsterdam:&...

Highlands Ranch brewery to close and make way for another longtime beer maker to move in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

In a one-two move in Denver’s southern suburbs, Grist Brew Co. said Wednesday it will close its 12-year-old Highlands Ranch taphouse, at 9150 Commerce Center Circle, at the end of the year, while Littleton’s Living the Dream Brewing will take Grist’s place in January.Living the Dream is also moving into the small bar that Grist had been operating inside the Sterling Center, a building at 8155 Piney River Ave. that serves residents of Littleton’s Sterling Ranch neighborhood. That change will take place on Dec. 29.Grist owners Chuck Norman and Jim Mack, both petroleum engineers by trade, had originally been “passive” investors and are now “ready to get back to our roots,” Norman said.Living the Dream owner Jason Bell, on the other hand, “knows the industry and has spent many years in it. He’s on-site every day, and that’s an important part of success,” Norman added. And while Living the Dream is buying Grist’s assets and taking ove...

Adams County cannabis sleep supplement maker faces liver-damage accusations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

A maker of cannabis and herb supplements in Adams County recently settled one lawsuit and faces other claims after some people who took its marijuana-infused sleep aids said they developed sudden liver problems.Bailey Pate, a 36-year-old resident of the Denver area, sued Sima Sciences and Nuka Enterprises, both based in Henderson. She alleged that their “Midnight” sleep aid drops caused liver damage after she used them for about 16 months in 2020 and 2021.She settled with the companies this week for an undisclosed amount.Laura Browne, an attorney who represented Pate, said thousands of people in Colorado and a handful of other states may have claims, either for injuries they suffered or for the money they spent on a potentially unsafe product.The drops, sold under the 1906 brand name, included cannabis and corydalis, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy. Corydalis contains tetrahydropalmatine, or THP, a chemical that can cause liver damage at high doses. The manufacturers...

Spain celebrates 45th anniversary of democratic constitution amidst growing concerns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

Challenges ahead as the political landscape shiftsToday marks the 45th anniversary of the ratification of the Spanish Constitution in 1978, a significant milestone on the country's path to democracy. Sanctioned by King Juan Carlos I, the Constitution signalled the dawn of a new era for Spain, just three years after the death of General Franco.Whereas previous constitutions had been imposed upon the people of Spain by individual rulers, the 1978 Constitution was the result of intensive and protracted negotiations between the country’s major political parties. The constitution was meticulously drafted, debated, and ultimately approved by the Constituent Assembly - elected at the 1977 General Election - a process rightly celebrated as one of Spain's greatest democratic successes and a testament to the power of patriotism.The Constitution’s ratification symbolized the culmination of Spain's complex transition to democracy, codifying justice, equality, and political pluralism for the fir...

Tustin hangar doors coming down as officials work to remediate asbestos exposure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

The hangar fire at the historic Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin is out, but the threat of asbestos remains.Consultants and mitigation teams are cleaning public rights of way and inspecting nearby homes. To report debris from the hangar fire, visit the city's website."To date, a total of 980 reports have been reported to the portal, with 704 of those inspected and 535 have been mitigated and cleared," city officials said in an update. Abatement company beginning remediation process at historic Tustin hangar  To keep potentially hazardous materials from spreading, officials are using a "controlled process" to deconstruct the hangar doors on Wednesday."Cranes will slowly lay down each section of the door to the ground" in a process that is expected to take two to two-and-a-half weeks, officials said."Noise will be mitigated through the entire process and ongoing air monitoring surveillance will continue until the hangar site has been completely remediated by the U.S. Navy," city o...

Stephaun Fair Killed in Pursuit Accident on Veterans Memorial Drive [Harris County, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

15-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead after Car Crash near Bammel North Houston RoadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (December 6, 2023) – Stephaun Fair died Saturday morning in a pursuit crash on Veterans Memorial Drive and Bammel North Houston Road.Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:43 a.m., after receiving multiple calls in the area.The driver of a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, initially spotted speeding near Kuykenhahl and Rankin Road, was first located by the police. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit. The chase concluded when the Chevrolet collided with a Toyota Camry at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Bammel North Houston Road.This collision caused the Chevy driver to lose control, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck. One of the passengers in the Chevrolet Malibu, identified as 15-year-old Stephaun Fair, lost his life at the scene. Three other occupants from the suspect’s vehicle and on...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

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Even Rule 5 draft is dull for SF Giants, most other teams as MLB Winter Meetings come to a close

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — So dull these MLB Winter Meetings were for the Giants and most every other team, that even the Rule 5 draft came and went Wednesday without San Francisco or two-thirds of the league making a selection.As Farhan Zaidi and his team of lieutenants departed the Music City, they left town with Giants’ 40-man roster unchanged from when they arrived.Only 10 players were selected in the major-league portion of the Rule 5 draft, the fewest since 2013.Picking 13th, the Giants passed on their selection for the first time under Zaidi. Last year’s pick, Blake Sabol, was the most successful of the bunch.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow come up short for induction into Baseball Hall of Fame San Francisco Giants | Why Stephen Vogt hired 2 former SF Giants coaches to his staff in Cleveland San Francisco Giants | Mum on Ohtani, SF Giants don’t hide interest in 2 other prominent free agents ...