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Bastrop county residents push for reopening popular community recycling bin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Less than a minute drive from historic downtown Elgin, located inside a dirt lot surrounded by a chain-link fence, sat a very popular recycling bin that was free to use for anyone. Jeff Asmussen, who lives about five miles south of Elgin, said he would use the bin every week to dispose of his recyclables. "Well Monday, Wednesday, and maybe Friday," Asmussen explained his weekly drop-off schedule.Asmussen and his other neighbors are now gathered in the city's Veteran's Memorial park, just a minute away from the recycling bin, to push for the bin to be opened back to the public. "We would like to find a way to continue that service," Rick Nalle, another regular user of the recycling bin, said. History of the recycling bin The recycling bin was first offered to the public by the city of Elgin. After the city started offering curbside recycling services for its residents, it moved the bin to county property. The county then started to pay for the service ...

City creates program to help small businesses recover from pandemic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After taking a huge hit throughout the pandemic, several small businesses are still trying to bounce back.With rising rent costs and inflation sky high, the City of Austin Economic Development Department hopes a new program will lend a helping hand to local business owners.The Small Business Resiliency Program is designed to support mom-and-pop shops that were operating successfully prior to the pandemic in Austin’s highly impacted industries.This 12-week training program will offer coaching, access to professional experts, peer support, resiliency planning and additional resources.Economic Development Department Director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb says it’ll also create an opportunity for business owners to network with others in similar situations.“Now that we're post-pandemic, we’re trying to strategize how you regain that market share,” she explained. “How do you get back to the revenues that you had pre-pandemic?"According to the Austin Chamber of Commerce, 4,933 establ...

5 things to know this Thursday, April 27

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's almost Friday, everyone. Happy Thursday, and happy National Babe Ruth Day to all who observe. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, after the fog clears this morning, we should see some more seasonable temperatures with high winds in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team pulled a dead body from the Mohawk River on Thursday. Police believe the identity of the body to be Ryan Liszewski. Also, a former Schoharie Central School District Custodian was arrested on child pornography charges. The charges were not connected to students, according to the district. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Police located a deceased male in the Mohawk RiverOn Wednesday morning, the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team recovered the body of a deceased male in the Mohawk River...

Ghent teen to announce NY Jets first round draft pick tonight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

GHENT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It’s the night football fans have been waiting for, the first round of the NFL Draft! Tonight, a boy from Columbia County will be taking to the stage to help the New York Jets announce their first round draft pick.13-year-old Kyle Stickles has been given the opportunity through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 11. Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy Before Kyle heads to Kansas City, he made a stop at the New York Jets Training Center in New Jersey. He even got to meet one of his favorite players, Garrett Wilson, and throw the football around on the field.Leading up to tonight’s announcement, the teen has been practicing in the comfort of his own room. Watch the NFL Draft tonight on ABC and #WakeUpWith10 to see Kyle's big moment on the world stage and learn about the road it took to get there.

ACSO: Albany man attempted to steal homeowner's car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Thursday for attempting to steal a homeowner's car while allegedly in possession of crack cocaine in his underwear, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Derrick Ruffin, 43, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say around 2 a.m. they received a report of an unwanted man on a property attempting to steal their car. According to deputies, Ruffin entered the homeowner's garage on the property with no right to do so and found their car keys inside.After an investigation, deputies say Ruffin had over 10 grams of crack cocaine in his underwear. Deputies say Ruffin is currently on New York State Parole for similar offenses. I-88 crash closes right shoulder near Exit 25, Rotterdam Charges:Third-degree burglaryThird-degree attempted grand larcenyThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of ...

I-88 crash closes right shoulder near Exit 25, Rotterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, a crash on I-88 eastbound near exit 25; NY 7, in Rotterdam, has closed the right shoulder. Drivers in the area should expect slower traffic.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Details regarding the crash are limited at this time. Stick with News10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

Crews responding to house fire in Jennings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire in Jennings, Thursday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on the 2000 block of Switzer Avenue, where smoke can be seen coming from the back of the home. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing No word on the cause of the fire or injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Mayors request help from Army Corps of Engineers over flooding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A coalition of mayors from cities along the Mississippi - from Wisconsin to Louisiana, are in St. Louis Thursday to get an update on the flood forecast from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.It comes after an emergency management committee met in Clarksville, Missouri Wednesday night to prepare for possible flooding along the Mississippi River. The city plans to build a removable flood wall. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing Some of the current river levels are slowing down work a bit. They hope to have the flood wall completed within two years.

'Kickin' It for A Cause' event happening tonight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A monthly town hall event to address federal COVID-19 benefits coming to an end is happening Thursday in St. Louis.Congress ended the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It included a requirement that medicaid programs keep people enrolled during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Congress ended that late last year.As states end the enrollment provision, millions are at risk of losing medicaid coverage. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say 'Kickin' It for A Cause' will give resources and help to people in St. Louis - particularly in underserved communities. It will navigate the change in public benefits. The town hall event is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bait St. Louis.There will also be music, games, and free food.

New SSM Health children's developmental center opening today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon's children's hospital facility opens Thursday in Edwardsville, Illinois.It's a Knights of Columbus Developmental Center, located at 7325 Marine Road. The center will provide a variety of services for children with autism and developmental concerns. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say That includes speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy. The center is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from the state of Illinois.