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Town hall on future of mental health diversion program in Travis County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County leaders will be holding a town hall Tuesday night to look at the finer details of what a mental health diversion center could look like in Austin, and what services it can provide. County Judge Andy Brown and commissioner Ann Howard will be meeting with the public at the town hall at 6 p.m. at the Travis County administration building. Judge Brown is hoping to get feedback from the community. "There are a lot of different ideas of how a good mental health diversion center could work," Judge Brown said. "There's a lot of different ideas about what mental health needs our community has. The best way for me and the other commissioners to find out what the community wants to see in a mental health diversion center is for people to come."Diversion center programIn March, the Travis County commissioners approved a resolution to develop a behavioral health diversion center. Judge Brown said a federally-funded diversion pilot program will begin in the next cou...

Off the Beaten Path: Herman Melville House

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The author known most famously for writing, Moby Dick, once called the Capital Region home. From 1838 to 1847, a young Herman Melville began his writing career while he lived in a house in Lansingburgh. Off the Beaten Path: The Farm Store at Tiashoke The property is preserved and maintained by the Lansingburgh Historical Society. Two areas of the house are occupied by private residents, including the author's bedroom where he did a majority of his writing.He wrote his first two novels, Omoo and Typee, while he lived here. He also wrote poetry during the same period of time.The property is preserved and maintained by the Lansingburgh Historical Society. Off the Beaten Path: Robert Frost Stone House Museum The Herman Melville House and Museum is located at 114th Street and 1st Avenue in Lansingburgh. The author's birthday is on August 1. The Lansingburgh Historical Society is holding a special event on August 12 to recognize the milestone. The event...

Two dead in Mendon head-on crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

MENDON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police responded to a head-on crash on US RT 4 near Woodward Road in Mendon on Monday. Police say John Panoushek, 79, and Jean Panoushek, 74, both of South Woodstock, Vermont, died as a result of the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police responded around 10:19 a.m. on Monday to US RT 4 near Woodward Road in Mendon for a report of a two-car head-on crash. Upon arrival, both John and Jean Panoushek were pronounced dead. They were both in a 2017 Toyota RAV 4.Police say two occupants of the second car involved, a 2015 Toyota Sienna, were extricated from the car with life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to a nearby hospital. Police investigate fatal New Scotland crash Law enforcement says a preliminary investigation revealed the RAV 4 was driving westbound on US RT 4 when the driver crossed the center line, striking the Sienna head-on. The circumstances of the crash are still un...

Andre Jackson Jr. returns home to throw out first pitch at Mohawks game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam native Andre Jackson Jr. returned to his hometown to throw the first pitch in the Amsterdam Mohawks game against the Albany Dutchmen on Monday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Look who’s home! Andre Jackson Jr. is getting ready to throw out the first pitch before the @MohawksBaseball take on the @DutchmenPGCBL Tune into @FOX23News & @WTEN tonight for the story! pic.twitter.com/U9la2FDbbY— Brandon A. Williams (@bwillmedia) July 24, 2023The game was postponed in the fourth inning due to inclement weather. The Mohawks were leading 2-1.

Ask Amy: Vietnam War casts long shadow over family

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Dear Amy: More than 50 years ago, my sister married a guy who skipped the States after being drafted into the US Army (it was during the Vietnam War).I was also drafted and served, including going to Vietnam.My mother was totally against my sister marrying this guy because he was on the lam.I was asked to meet with his parents when they came to my Mom’s house, with instructions from my parents to make it very clear that they were totally against this marriage, making me the bad guy in this scenario.My sister told our mom that if I wanted to attend the wedding, the invitation was left on top of my mom’s refrigerator. I took it personally because I was married and living with my wife and son and the invitation should have been sent to our home address.I did not attend the ceremony.They still live outside the country, but their children — my nephews and nieces — are American citizens and live here. They are grown and have kids of their own.They greet me with respect a...

Hungary's Orban condemns EU federalism and LGBTQ 'offensive'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (pictured) on Saturday (22 July) renewed an attack on the European Union for conducting what he called an "LGBTQ offensive", saying his nationalist government would protect the country's Christian roots.In a speech in Romania, Orban - a long-standing critic of Brussels - also said he hoped next year's European parliament elections would strengthen governments within the bloc that reject the "federalism" represented by Germany and France.In power since 2010, Orban passed a law in 2021 banning the use of materials seen as promoting homosexuality and gender change at schools, citing the need to protect children from "LGBTQ propaganda" and thereby escalating a row with the EU.He has also clashed with Brussels over other issues including the rule of law, and reforms to Hungary's media and the judiciary.The EU is "either an empire or (individual) nations ... We should not have any illusions: the federalists are trying to squeeze us out," Orban said."T...

49ers training camp: McCaffrey revs up for historic season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey’s first training camp with the 49ers could be a springboard toward franchise history, as well as NFL milestones.“Everybody knows where our head is at, from the top down,” McCaffrey said at spring workouts. “We know what we want to accomplish and where we want to go.”The 49ers report to camp today among the NFC favorites to reach the Super Bowl. Individually, he’s just as strong a candidate for the NFL record book.McCaffrey instantly proved himself an offensive catalyst last season, when the Stanford product returned to the Bay Area in an October trade from Carolina. He spiked Kyle Shanahan’s offense with more multi-dimensional flavor, in a traditionally run-oriented scheme that suddenly piled up points any way possible.Appreciative of his time in Carolina, McCaffrey came to the 49ers as a perfect fit.“When you commit to a team, you’re part of something that’s bigger than yourself,” McCaffrey said in May. “In hindsight, I firm...

Detached house sells in Oakland for $1.6 million

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

5552 Estates Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 5500 block of Estates Drive in Oakland has new owners. The 1,749-square-foot property, built in 1952, was sold on June 9, 2023. The $1,600,000 purchase price works out to $915 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 0.3-acre.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 3,483-square-foot home on the 5400 block of Proctor Avenue in Oakland sold in June 2022, for $3,200,000, a price per square foot of $919. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Proctor Avenue, Oakland, in March 2023, a 1,717-square-foot home was sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $903. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,398-square-foot home on Fernwood Drive in Oakland sold for $2,325,0...

Word Game: July 25, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — BENIGNLY (BENIGNLY: bee-NINE-lee: Causing no significant effect; harmlessly.)Average mark 18 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 22 or more words in BENIGNLY? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — VICTORIA vicar victor iota cart cavort ciao coat coati coir taco taro torii trio trivia orca ratio riot roti actor aorticTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Horoscopes July 25, 2023: James Lafferty, make continuity part of your plan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Lafferty, 38; D.B. Woodside, 54; Matt LeBlanc, 56; Illeana Douglas, 62.Happy Birthday: Refuse to let your emotions take over this year, leading you down a path that can cost you financially, physically or legally. Leave nothing to chance by overseeing every move you want to make. Precision and detail will play roles in your success, so don’t scrimp, and make continuity part of your plan. An offer is only worthwhile if it’s in your best interest. Choose wisely. Your numbers are 3, 15, 22, 26, 34, 41, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Embrace life, focus on accomplishment and stop fretting over what you cannot change. Use your intelligence to guide you and your strength and courage to help you follow through. Take on any challenge you encounter with enthusiasm and the will to win. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for an alternative when faced with negativity, and you’ll accomplish your objective. Create opportunities instead of ex...