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Texas agency warns there could be thousands of abandoned, deteriorated water wells

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) said the recent incident in Bastrop County where three people died trying to rescue a dog that had fallen into an abandoned cistern highlighted the dangers of abandoned or deteriorated water wells in Texas.TDLR said there could be thousands of abandoned or deteriorated water wells in Texas posing safety hazards and contributing to groundwater pollution.According to the department, a well is considered “abandoned” when it is no longer in use. PREVIOUS: ‘Sad tragedy’: 3 people recovered from hole in Bastrop County corn field Anyone who is aware of abandoned or deteriorated wells is urged to report them to the TDLR. The department said people should include an address or GPS coordinates, as well as any photos or video of the well, if possible when filing the report.To avoid problems in the future, landowners should install a locking well cap or sanitary well seal – not just a cover over the well – to prevent un...

City Council president urges redesign of Como Park Pavilion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

For the past decade or more, Amy Brendmoen has watched one eatery after another struggle to make money at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, even as many thousands of visitors each year walk, jog, bike or paddle around Como Lake.St. Paul City Council president Amy Brendmoen. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Brendmoen, who lives just off the lake, is St. Paul City Council president and the wife of former St. Paul Parks and Rec Director Mike Hahm. If anyone should have inside knowledge about the city-owned pavilion’s promise and challenges, it would be her.As Brendmoen sees it, the problem hasn’t been the seasonal and year-round vendors who contract at the site. Rather, the problem is the pavilion itself, which was rebuilt in 1992 in a way that leaves visitors watching stage performances with their backs to the water and restaurant-goers with no view of the lake at all.“The music was in the bandstand and everybody faced the lake,” Brendmoen said in an interview, describing...

Additional lawsuits, with over a dozen plaintiffs, filed in connection to Tops mass shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Additional lawsuits tied to the Tops mass shooting were announced Wednesday, with plaintiffs including over a dozen survivors of the racially motivated attack as well as the son of a deceased victim.Two civil lawsuits were filed: One on behalf of Wayne Jones, who lost his mother, Celestine Chaney, in the shooting, the other on behalf of 16 shoppers and store employees who were inside the store or in the parking lot as the shooting took place. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "These two lawsuits are to answer this horrific injustice by shining a spotlight on this American disease of this American disease of racism and gun violence that has metastasized every community in America," Charles Bonner, an attorney representing Jones and a group of the plaintiffs, said in a press conference. "All of those who participated — directly and indirectly — in contributing to this unrestorable loss, injury and harm must...

I-70 closed through Glenwood Canyon in both directions for mudslides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

Glenwood Canyon along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor is closed in both directions for safety concerns.The highway is closed between Exit 133, Dotsero, and Exit 114, West Glenwood, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Eastbound lanes of I-76 in Adams County reopen after crash Crime and Public Safety | Colorado’s Black Bear Pass remains closed after “ass clown” drivers got stuck, sheriff says Crime and Public Safety | Lanes closed on northbound Speer downtown starting Friday Crime and Public Safety | Fatal rollover crash in Aurora forced road closures near South Tower Road and East Kansas Place Crime and Public Safety | Stretch of eastbound I-70 in Jefferson County shut down by multi-vehicle crash There are reports of mudslides in the canyon, where a flash flood advisory, posted by the National Weather Service, is in effect ...

CSU counting on revamped offensive line to turn around offense in 2023: “The difference is going to be in the trenches.”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

FORT COLLINS — For Colorado State to achieve its bowl dreams this year, the Rams are going to have to pass-block.CSU gave up 59 sacks for 399 yards last year, with both marks the worst among 131 FBS teams, and quarterback Clay Millen was pummeled 55 times as the Rams’ leaky front allowed 4.92 sacks per game.Thus, coach Jay Norvell and his staff made revamping the offensive line a top priority this offseason, with CSU turning to mostly new faces up front ahead of its season opener against Washington State on Sept. 2 at Canvas Stadium.“If a program’s not winning, they’re usually not very good on the offensive line,” Norvell said. “Let’s be honest, that was the case here. We worked really hard to build that up and make it a competitive, solid group. We’re physical, mature, and that group’s consistency is a key to this season.”Millen is expected to make a jump as in his second year as the Rams’ gunslinger. He’s surrounded by ample skill talent, ...

Tropical Storm Hilary could hit Southern California next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

When conversations about tropical storms and hurricanes arise, California is rarely included. A tropical storm forming off the Pacific coast of Mexico, however, could impact the Golden State.Tropical Storm Hilary, which is expected to grow into a hurricane by Thursday, is slated to make its way toward the Baja California peninsula later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.While Hilary is expected to weaken as it approaches the peninsula, the remnants could still bring several inches of rain and potential flooding to the area, according to the Washington Post. Tropical Storm Hilary's potential path. Aug. 16, 2023. (NOAA)Southern California is currently in the storm's "probable path."“Confidence continues to increase on a heavy rainfall, potentially high impact, event unfolding across parts of the Southwest and California Saturday to Monday,” the National Weather Service said.While it is unusual for a tropical storm -or a hurricane- to hit California, it’s not entire...

Jaywalking tortoise relocated by San Bernardino County firefighters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

A rule-breaking tortoise avoided injury when firefighters from the San Bernardino County Fire Department sprang into action to safely move it out of a roadway.Video shared by the Fire Department on Wednesday showed a firefighter greeting the small desert tortoise in the middle of a four-way intersection, picking it up and moving it off the roadway and into the nearby shrubbery."Warm or cold blooded, we’re proud to serve you," the Fire Department wrote on Twitter.A San Bernardino County firefighter approaches a desert tortoise in the roadway in a video shared by the Fire Department on Aug. 16, 2023. It wasn't immediately clear when and where the pseudo-rescue took place, but officials said it happened while firefighters were responding to a call for service.Desert tortoises are among the most well-known and beloved animal species in Southern California, particularly near Joshua Tree National Park. They are considered "threatened" on both the California and Federal Endangered Species ...

Pasadena man struck, killed by semi-truck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

A 34-year-old man from Pasadena was struck and killed by a semi-truck while walking on State Route 74 in Riverside County Wednesday morning, officials with the California Highway Patrol announced.  CHP responded to the scene of the crash, located in eastbound lanes of SR-74 west of Amanda Avenue in Winchester at around 2:25 a.m.  A preliminary investigation into the fatal collision revealed that a 59-year-old man from Hemet, who was behind the wheel of a Freightliner tractor towing a trailer eastbound on SR-74 struck the male victim. “The Freightliner crashed into the pedestrian who was walking on the roadway,” a CHP news release stated. “The pedestrian became airborne and was propelled in a southeasterly direction onto the shoulder of the road.”  Paramedics responded to the scene and took the Pasadena resident to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he later died from injuries sustained during the crash.  Authorities did not provide any information on the iden...

Former Anaheim mayor pleads guilty to federal corruption charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

The former mayor of Anaheim has agreed to plead guilty to multiple federal felony charges including obstruction of justice, wire fraud, and making false statements to the FBI and the FAA, officials announced Wednesday.Harry Sidhu, 66, pleaded guilty to charges involving corruption and leaking confidential city information during the sale of Angel Stadium to the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball club in 2018, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Elected to office in 2018, Sidhu resigned from his mayoral position in May 2022 while being investigated by federal officials in relation to the stadium deal.Sidhu also admitted to cheating California tax authorities and making false statements to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the purchase of a helicopter, officials said.While negotiating the Angel Stadium sale, Sidhu became a member of the city’s negotiating team. While on the team, he provided confidential city information to the Angels representatives to ensure th...

Mastering K-Pop Public Relations: the Enigma and Bridging the Gap

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:32 GMT

The captivating allure of K-Pop, the South Korean-born global sensation, has sparked a vital inquiry: How can the realm of K-Pop navigate the intricate world of public relations (PR), and why does this challenge often leave PR agencies struggling to meet expectations?This perpetual mystery continues to perplex major K-Pop forces as they endeavor to catapult their artists into international stardom, especially on the revered stages of the United States. In the unforgiving domain of entertainment, where the journey to fame is relentless, crafting a finely-tuned PR strategy has become an absolute necessity in the quest for global dominance by K-Pop talents.The landscape of K-Pop PR resembles a complex mosaic, demanding a delicate fusion of cultural finesse, innovative storytelling, and adept media maneuvering. A central hurdle involves harmonizing the vibrant tapestry of South Korean culture with the kaleidoscope of worldwide sensitivities. Effective PR campaigns must capture the essen...