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Willie Nelson to be honored with prestigious Texas award and new endowment

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson will soon add another award to his trophy case.The LBJ Foundation will present its most prestigious honor, the LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award, to Willie Nelson in May."A lifelong advocate for farmers, alleviating food insecurity, and support of rural communities, Nelson embodies President Lyndon Baines Johnson's commitment to public service, particularly in the areas of farming and food security," the foundation said about Nelson in a media release Wednesday.Nelson will be honored with a gala dinner at the LBJ Presidential Library on May 12. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the newly established "Willie Nelson Endowment for Uplifting Rural Communities" at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. The endowment, a part of The University of Texas at Austin, will fund research and student fellowships. According to the school, it will focus on sustainable agriculture, eliminating hunger, resilient energy, sustainable water, and natural disaster recovery...

Austin-based startup helps hire retail workers

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There's a good chance you or someone you know has worked in retail.But one of the industry's biggest issues is an ongoing labor shortage.Here in Austin, one startup is trying to fill that gap and give workers full control over their time. Reflex allows people to pick up a shifts where they want and when they want.As Austin springs forward toward a busy tourist season, the retail industry has struggled with staffing."You have to work tough hours, you have to work on weekends, you have to work holiday times." Mike Meyers, Reflex's CEO said. "So what's happened is a lot of retailers are struggling with the so-called labor shortage."With this in mind, Meyers founded Reflex, an online platform connecting retailers to reliable workers."There's actually a lot of people that want to work in retail, they just don't want to work in retail the way they always have, and what they want is flexibility," Meyers explained. His company tailors toward brick-and-mortar retail, giving ...

Workers at St. Paul Starbucks location part of national strike Wednesday

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

Workers at a St. Paul Starbucks are on strike on Wednesday, part of a national walkout taking place at more than 100 stores nationwide.The workers are picketing outside the store, located at 300 Snelling Ave. S., until 11 a.m. Wednesday.The strike comes a day before the company’s annual shareholder meeting.The workers’ demands include “basic rights like livable wages with consistent scheduling, safe and respectful workplaces, and the right to organize free from fear and intimidation,” according to a news release from Starbucks Workers United.Strikes are also planned at two other Twin Cities Starbucks on Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony and at 47th and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis.We are currently seeking a response from Starbucks and have a reporter headed to the picket line in St. Paul; this report will be updated.Related ArticlesLocal News | After woman killed in stabbing in St. Paul, police arrest her husband Local News | Minnesota...

After woman killed in stabbing in St. Paul, police arrest her husband

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

A woman was fatally stabbed Tuesday night in St. Paul and police said they arrested her husband.Officers were called to a residence in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood on a report of a stabbing about 9 p.m. They found a woman with apparent stab wounds to her upper body in the 1000 block of East Maryland Avenue.Police said there were multiple witnesses holding a man and officers took him into custody. The 40-year-old was booked into the Ramsey County jail on suspicion of murder.Paramedics took the woman to Regions Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police said they will release her name after the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office confirms her identity and cause of death.Detectives are investigating what led to the homicide, said Sgt. Mike Ernster, a police spokesman.The woman’s death was the eighth homicide of the year in St. Paul; there were 11 as of this date last year. The killing was the second domestic homicide of the year in St. Paul, Ernster said. A woman ...

Cambridge voters say no to school capital project

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Tuesday, voters in the town and village of Cambridge said no to an $11.7 million capital project that would have given Cambridge Central School District a new auditorium. The space would have come at no cost to local taxpayers. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It’s disappointing that the community did not support a project that many individuals deemed necessary in the master facilities survey,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Douglas Silvernell.  “However, the taxpayers have spoken and we will go back to the drawing board.” Residents voted against the capital project referendum by a margin of 261 to 279 on Tuesday, March 21. The project was timed with the retirement of some old debts from previous capital projects, which retire after 15 years. Approving the project now would have allowed stability for district revenues and allow the current local tax rate to entirely fund the project, the di...

St. Clare's pensioners the topic of committee meeting

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- St. Clare's pensioners were the topic of conversation in a meeting between members of assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara's Office and staff from the Congressional Committee on Education and Workforce this week. The meeting covered potential solutions to the ongoing St. Clare's pension crisis which left over 1,100 former St. Clare's Hospital employees with their pension payments cut off in 2018. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Office of Assemblyman Santabarbara says there is an ongoing investigation by the Government Accountability Office in Washington D.C. regarding church-affiliated pension plans across the country because of the St. Clare's pension plan crisis in Schenectady. A week ago, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Due to the bankruptcy filing, the lawsuit involving St. Clare's pensioners has been put on hold. Fultonvi...

Crash closes lanes on I-270 WB

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - HAZMAT crews are at the scene of a crash Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Route 367 and I-270 a little after 8:00 a.m., where a semi-truck carrying unknown supplies can be seen completely destroyed. The semi is now blocking lanes in both directions past I-270. Drivers at this time are urged to take an alternate route. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

'T-Rav Man' is delighting fans and driving demand

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS -- St. Louis Loves its toasted ravioli. It's no surprise they love a guy with a toasted ravioli head. He's been spotted all over town. His real name is Nick Lammering, but now he now prefers to be called T-Rav Man.Is he a superhero? Does he have magic powers?"I like to use the marinara to rest and recover for the next St. Louis City SC game," said Lammering. "I showed up to the last game, walked into the gates, and people started going crazy. I started going crazy and feeding into the energy. Then City got that big win."You can follow T-Rav Man on Instagram here. The creative genius behind this project is Laynee Knipmeyer."You know, he had the great idea and I made it into a reality. Right now I am working on making more. But, I am making them one by one at my kitchen table. We are looking for someone to help us, hopefully locally, to give the people what they want," said Knipmeyer.Knipmeyer has had over 500 inquiries on her website about how to get one and what the...

David Perron gets standing ovation in 'unbelievable' return to St. Louis

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A longtime fan-favorite in St. Louis was treated to a warm welcome back and a nearly teared up during a standing ovation Tuesday evening. David Perron, after three stints with the Blues and a 2019 Stanley Cup Championship, returned to the Enterprise Center on Tuesday for the first time since departing in free agency over the offseason. Person of interest wanted for killing two people in Troy, Missouri Perron’s 196 goals and 465 points with St. Louis rank among franchise bests. The former first-round pick finished with a career-high 27 goals in his final season with the Blues and averaged nearly a point-per-game in his latest four-year stint, which also led to the franchise's only Stanley Cup. Perron received a standing ovation from the St. Louis crowd and was honored with a video tribute during a break in the first period.“Just a surreal moment that I don’t think I ever thought I would get to this point, but these fans are unbelievable and it means a lot,” Perron said...

Jefferson County Sheriff deputies fire at vehicle, chase fleeing suspect during Denver rush hour

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:51:24 GMT

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies converged during rush hour Wednesday near Bowles and Chase after a police shooting and chase with a “suspect at large.”A deputy fired at a tan Lincoln Navigator that had rammed patrol vehicles before the driver fled.No injuries were reported. Jefferson County officials said in a Twitter posting that the Navigator had heavy side damage and that the suspect was moving north toward Grant Ranch.Tan Lincoln Navigator has heavy passenger side damage. Suspect is a white or Hispanic male. Suspect vehicle was last seen traveling north on Chase toward Grant Ranch. Deputies still searching the area. CIRT will be investigating the officer involved shooting. #JCSO pic.twitter.com/9UX1iySzPJ— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) March 22, 2023Heavy police presence at Bowles & Chase following an officer involved shooting in #Jeffco. Deputy on foot, fired at a tan Lincoln Navigator that drove directly toward him. Suspect also rammed patro...