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Community, connections and chords: How Austin maintains its live music reputation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- All of the big-name cities have their own unique nicknames, New York City: "The City that Never Sleeps." Paris: "The City of Lights." Philadelphia: "The City of Brotherly Love." What is Austin? Only the "Live Music Capital of the World." Austin has grown since coining the term in 1991, according to city council minutes. With large festivals such as South by Southwest and the Austin City Limits music festival, musicians flock to the city to perform and hopefully get noticed enough to book a gig or two. But that isn’t the only way musicians can get noticed. How Austin became the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ If you search 'live music in Austin tonight' any given night of the week, you will more than likely find at least 10 options available. With over 200 music venues in Austin, there are options on practically every street. It’s everywhere in the city: small coffee shops to outdoor restaurants, and even larger venues like the Moody Center on the University...

Artist adds holiday cheer to Manor cafe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) – A Central Texas artist is spreading the holiday spirit through his work. It will be easy to see his work when driving on Highway 290 in Manor. Gary Locklier painted holiday scenes Tuesday on the windows of Cafe 290. Gary Locklier paints the windows in front of Cafe 290 in Manor. (KXAN: Frank Martinez)Gary Locklier paints the windows in front of Cafe 290 in Manor. (KXAN: Frank Martinez)Gary Locklier paints the windows in front of Cafe 290 in Manor. (KXAN: Frank Martinez)Gary Locklier paints the windows in front of Cafe 290 in Manor. (KXAN: Frank Martinez)Gary Locklier paints the windows in the front of Cafe 290 in Manor. (KXAN: Frank Martinez)He told KXAN he has returned to holiday painting after taking a three-year break. "Like I was put on the Earth to do this. It's the only time I feel good is when I'm doing art. Well, I feel good other times too but yeah." Gary Locklier, artistCafe 290 is located at 11011 US-290 which is just east of Murray Ave in Manor.

City of Austin offers chance to honor heroes through ornaments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin wants help you honor your favorite Texas historical figure this holiday season. It will do so with cookie ornaments it makes and you decorate. The city said the Parks and Recreation Department's Brush Square Museums will be distributing the salt dough gingerbread cookie ornaments and a variety of decorating supplies to eight Austin sites as part of its fourth annual Gingerbread History Heroes program.The ornaments will be available from Friday until Dec. 31. The city said participants can decorate an ornament as their favorite figure from Texas history. The program is free for everyone. The eight locations are:Brush Square Museums (O. Henry Museum and Susanna Dickinson Museum)Asian American Resource CenterElisabet Ney MuseumFrench Legation State Historic SiteGeorge Washington Carver Museum and Cultural CenterOakwood Cemetery ChapelOld Bakery and EmporiumPark Ranger Station at Zilker Caretaker Cottage

Over 50K driver's licenses could be suspended Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- More than 50,000 drivers could have their licenses suspended Friday due to a COVID-era rule. This rule allowed drivers to self-certify their vision test online, now, those who did so must get another vision check at an approved specialist or DMV location. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Those who renewed their licenses between March 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, and self-certified their vision test will be required to prove their vision meets requirements by December 1. Drivers may Motorists can visit a local vision registry provider such as a participating pharmacy or eye care provider, or use an online test provider. Another option for drivers is to have their vision screened by a doctor and complete a Vision Test Report (MV-619) form. Lastly, motorists can visit a DMV office and have a vision screening performed.

41st Troy Victorian Stroll taking place Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 41st Troy Victorian Stroll will take place in Downtown Troy on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy downtown Troy by shopping, dining, or simply strolling. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year, the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the bicentennial of the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" which was published in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. To celebrate, special one-time events will take place during the stroll and in the weeks to come.On top of vendors and shops open for visitors, international author and entrepreneur Sally Veillette will be performing a recurring live rendition of the poem in multiple languages including, Italian, German, French, and English. Historian of the poem, Pam McColl, will be presenting the history and evolution of the poem that has become a globally beloved part of the holiday season. Market 32 purchases former ShopRite ...

Watervliet man gets 7.5 years for drug, firearm crimes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Watervliet man was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on Tuesday, with three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm and marijuana, with intent to sell as a felon. Ronnie Robinson, 29, also possessed a firearm to further a drug trafficking crime. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice, Robinson confessed that on November 30, 2021, he possessed 268 grams of marijuana which he said he had intended to distribute. Robinson also admitted that he possessed a firearm in order to protect the marijuana and his drug profits.Robinson had previously been convicted of three felonies and was already on supervised release for a 2015 conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon when he was caught with the marijuana and the gun from this case. Robinson originally pleaded guilty in June.

Man escapes attempted carjacking in south St. Louis City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man who was held up by four people trying to steal his truck in south city was able to get away Wednesday morning.Police said that the attempted carjacking happened near Beck and Morganford in the Tower Grove South neighborhood a little after 3:00 a.m. The victim managed to jump in his truck and drive off, but the carjackers shot at him as he did. U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’ A bullet grazed his backside.  He pulled over in a QuikTrip parking lot at Gravois and Loughborough, where he spoke with police and received medical attention.Police have not released any information about suspects in the attempted carjacking. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

New greenhouse ribbon-cutting today in West Alton, Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

WEST ALTON, Mo. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Rivers Project Office are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony.It's for a new greenhouse at the 'Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary' in West Alton, Missouri. The new facility will grow thousands of native plants annually to support prairie and pollinator habitats. How time-of-use pricing plan is impacting electric bills It'll also offer educational programs on landscaping and conservation. The ribbon cutting is at 11:00 a.m.The public can tour the greenhouse afterwards.

Harris-Stowe's teacher training program at risk of losing accreditation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Harris-Stowe University is at risk of losing its accreditation with the state education department.For decades, the historically black college and university produced most of the teachers in St. Louis. The school received a letter of non-compliance from the Missouri Department of Education for not submitting the number of education majors who enrolled and completed the program for its annual performance review. U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’ According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Missouri State Board of Education will consider Harris Stowe's accreditation status at its February meeting. The university says they are creating a plan to prevent a similar problem from happening in the future.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s car stolen, recovered

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

DENVER — Auto theft is a problem not even Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is immune to.Johnston’s office confirmed to Denver7 the mayor’s car was stolen about a month ago. It has since been recovered, according to a spokesperson.Related ArticlesColorado News | Denver Mayor Johnston “re-evaluating” how cold it must be for city to open cold weather shelters Colorado News | In Colorado, President Joe Biden nods to power of abortion in 2024 and will tout investments — while needling Boebert Colorado News | Denver’s renovation of largest city office building aims to keep workers downtown — with some new costs Colorado News | Denver isn’t complying with full settlement terms in police lawsuits, citizen oversight board says Colorado News | Southeast Denver hotel is proposed as homeless shelter serving families under Mayor Mike Johnston’s initiative The mayor̵...