Austin Symphony holds concert and firework show
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Symphony is hosting the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th concert and firework show on Auditorium Shores Tuesday night, open and free to the public. Here's what you need to know if you are planning to attend the event, which involves music from the Austin Symphony, food and drinks, and a firework show with the Austin skyline as the backdrop. Schedule of events According to the Austin Symphony website, the event will open to the public starting at 5 p.m. at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, with performances on the newly 3D-printed pavilion. The performers are scheduled below: 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Anna Macias Fiddlers6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Lurleen Ladd7:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Austin SoundwavesThe main event will begin at 8:00 p.m. with fireworks expected to begin at 9:30 p.m. What to bring and what not to bring The city of Austin has provided a list of things you can and cannot bring with you to the event on its website. The city advises people to ...Best thrifting spots in Austin, according to KXAN viewers
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ready to "pop some tags" a la Macklemore? Austin has a number of local thrift shops with one-of-a-kind finds, in addition to larger thrift shops like Goodwill Central Texas stores and The Salvation Army Family Stores. KXAN asked y'all on Facebook and Twitter where you thrift in Central Texas. Here are some of your responses: Assistance League Shop: 4901 Burnet Road, AustinAustin Creative Reuse: 2005 Wheless Lane, AustinAustin Pets Alive! Thrift Shop5801 Burnet Road, Austin1409 W. Oltorf St., Austin5102 Clarkson Ave., AustinBits & Pieces: 4107 Hwy. 71, BastropDoubletake Austin: 6318 Burnet Road, AustinGather & Co: 13500 Galleria Circle, Ste. D1-102, Bee CaveHabitat for Humanity ReStore500 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin2521 S. Interstate 35, San Marcos13804 N. US-183, AustinThrift Center: 101 S. First Street, AustinThrift Land: 512 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 107A, AustinThrift Town: 5700 Manchaca Road, Ste. 240, AustinTop Drawer Thrift: 4902 Burnet Road, AustinTreasure...What were the hottest cities in Texas during the 2023 heat dome?
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Texas has been scorching under an unprecedented heat wave that doesn't seem to want to leave. While the summer heat has been bearing down on the entire state, these 10 Texas cities were the hottest during the month of June.This heat wave is not only surpassing calendar day records, but it has also rewritten the record books for all-time high temperatures in some places where weather observations have been made for over a century. MORE: ‘Heat dome’ means Texas can’t escape scorching hot temperatures There has been an increase in heat-related illness and death across the state - in Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo, a 17-year-old boy died after suffering heat-related fatigue on a trail. In cities near the coast such as Houston and Corpus Christi, the heat index can get up to 125° due to higher levels of humidity, making the overbearing heat even more dangerous.The cause of these historical temperatures is due to a ‘Heat Dome' sit...5 things to know this Independence Day
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy 4th of July! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect a very warm and humid afternoon today, with some of Mother Nature's own fireworks before the shows tonight. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police are currently investigating a fatal crash that happened in Nassau on Sunday. Meanwhile, a bear was spotted in Albany in the area of New Scotland and Ontario Street on Monday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this 4th of July.1. New York State Police investigate fatal crash in NassauA motorist passed away on Sunday evening after crashing into a tree. Police say the driver passed away from life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.2. Police: Bear sighting in AlbanyThe Albany Police Department is reporting a black bear sighting in the area of New Scotland Avenue and Ontario Street. For those in the area, if you see the bear, you are ...3 people shot and killed, 2 injured in St. Ann shooting
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Three people were shot and killed in a home in St. Ann. Police say a mother, a teen, and a child all died from gunshot wounds.The shooting happened inside a house on Jane Avenue in St. Ann, not too far away from the police department. Three people are dead including a woman, a teenage boy, and a 5-year-old girl.The shooting happened around 9:00 p.m. Upon arrival, St. Ann Police found a teenage boy dead in the kitchen, a woman dead in the garage, and a 5-year-old girl barely alive in the living room.She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries. 3 people shot and killed, 2 injured in St. Ann shooting The police chief shared with FOX 2 that another teenage girl was shot in the hand. Police also found a man with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound barely alive. The man was apparently barricaded in the home when police arrived. He was also taken to the hospital for treatment.The investigation is still early, and that's known is ...July 4th events and parades in St. Louis area
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis and the nation celebrate this Independence Day, and the big events leading up to Tuesday night's fireworks.Happy birthday, America! The country is 247 years old, and the St. Louis area is celebrating Tuesday. It's a full day of parties, parades, and fireworks.America's Birthday Parade rolls through downtown St. Louis starting at 10:00 a.m. It's the 140th year for the parade down Market Street.This year's theme is 'America the Beautiful.' It will feature two dozen floats, more than a dozen marching bands, and the ever-popular giant balloons.Webster Groves got things going Monday with their Children's Pet Parade. Pets of all kinds came out Monday night to parade around in costumes with their owners. Awards were given out in several categories, including 'Best Costume' and 'Best Trick'.Then, the Webster Groves Community Days Parade is at 10:00 a.m. More parades are also happening Tuesday in St. Charles, O'Fallon, Missouri, Ferguson, and Wentzville. 3 people sho...Police: Ongoing search for juvenile detention center escapees
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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Police are looking for two teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention facility early Monday.The 16 and 17-year-old boys escaped from the facility on Hogan Street in old north St. Louis. The two broke a window and ran off. 3 people shot and killed, 2 injured in St. Ann shooting FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.Krispy Kreme offering 4th of July deals today
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
ST. LOUIS - If you show your love for America with patriotic flair wear at Krispy Kreme Tuesday, you get a free doughnut.The doughnut chain is giving customers who are wearing red, white, and blue a free glazed doughnut in celebration of Independence Day. The deal is good at participating locations. Krispy Kreme is also offering the 'Stars and Stripes' dozen, which includes its three new flavors: red velvet sparkler, freedom flag, and all-American apple pie.The doughnuts can be purchased individually or in a custom 4th of July box.Driver injured in Tower Grove crash early Tuesday morning
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
ST. LOUIS - One person was hurt overnight in a crash in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. 3 people shot and killed, 2 injured in St. Ann shooting Two cars crashed on the Gravois and Hydraulic Avenues. That was just before 12:30 a.m.Mathews: The United States only advances through disunion
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:26:46 GMT
The further I drove into Oroville, the more disappointment I felt.I had my passport with me, but no one asked me to show it. American flags still hung from Montgomery Street storefronts. City Hall had not been replaced by a national capitol. And I could find no new standing army or an Oroville Food and Drug Administration.It was as if the city council of Oroville (pop.20,000), 70 miles north of Sacramento, had never made national news in 2021 by declaring itself a “constitutional republic.”Too bad. Because there is no greater creative force than the commitment to declare independence and build something new.That’s the spirit we should celebrate on Independence Day. But it’s been a long time since Independence Day was about independence.Instead, we put on displays of national unity — even though unity has produced so many awful things in our country. We the people came together to adopt a constitution that enshrined slavery and shunned democracy. In the name of unity, we ended Recon...Latest news
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