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Is your vehicle's A/C out? Could be a rat problem

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Genuine Automotive isn't just trying to take your money. Its mechanics want to make sure you survive everyday car problems, and those pesky ones that could be an inconvenience in this scorching Texas summer heat. It's why it started a TikTok page to educate its customers in the city and beyond. Some of its videos have gotten nearly a half million views, and it has more than 20,000 followers on the popular social media app. Now, the shop is considering doing a new 'heat tips' TikTok because of increased jobs tied to heat issues. In temperatures that feel hotter than 110 degrees, the owner of Genuine Automotive, Dwayne Saunders, said most of the vehicles coming through their shop right now have broken A/C units. Why? Because of rats and other rodents like squirrels. These critters are making their way through the fresh air vent into the A/C cabin causing the cool air to go out, according to Saunders. We'll tell you some of their tips to prevent this and other heat issu...

Austin 1 of 6 cities to host Tina Fey, Amy Poehler joint tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two of comedy's most famous women are making Austin one of the six cities that will be graced by their joint tour this fall. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are bringing their "Restless Leg Tour" to the Bass Concert Hall on October 12 and 13. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m.Both women are writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni. They're also known for their individual roles, like Poehler's Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation and Fey's Liz Lemon in 30 Rock. Aside from being SNL's first female co-anchors, they've also shared the screen in Sisters, Baby Mama, Mean Girls, and Wine Country, per Rolling Stone. John Oliver to perform in Austin this fall According to the event announcement from Texas Performing Arts, "fans will see the duo celebrate their thirty years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment."Fey and Poehler join a growing list of comedians stopping to perform in Austin, incl...

Who's running for president in 2024? Here's a look at the declared candidates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2024 presidential election is still more than a year away, but the primary campaign season is well underway.Incumbent Democrat Joe Biden is seeking a second term in the White House, having announced his reelection campaign on April 25, 2023.On the Republican side, a dozen candidates are running, including former president Donald Trump, who has been leading in the polls. If he secures the nomination, the 2024 election would be a rematch from 2020, between Trump and Biden.Trump's former vice president, Mike Pence, is also running. Other notable candidates include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.Here's a look at the full list of candidates who have declared for the two main parties, in alphabetical order:The chart below shows when each candidate announced their campaign.Key dates in the 2024 campaignAug. 23, 2023: First Republican debate (Fox News | Milwaukee, Wisconsin)July 15-18, 2024: Republican ...

Shaquille O'Neal to host the largest bass festival in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

DALLAS(KDAF)— Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary basketball player, is coming to Fort Worth. But he won't be shooting hoops this time. Instead, he will be headlining the largest bass music festival in the area. Shaquille O’Neal buys home in Texas The festival will feature some of the biggest names in bass music. And now, with Shaq joining the lineup, it's sure to be an event that music lovers won't want to miss. The Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, which is about 30 minutes from Dallas, will be the venue for Shaq's bass music festival on Sept. 16.You can purchase pre-sale tickets now on Shaq's website. It is Shaq's first bass festival in Texas and will feature two stages and some of his favorite dubstep and bass acts, including:Alison WonderlandKai WachiSullivan KingCrankdatLayzEmorfikHairitageKozmozLeotrix...and many more, including Shaq aka DJ Diesel.

State begins review of proposed nickel mine near Tamarack, Minn.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

TAMARACK, Minn. — A company hoping to build an underground nickel mine in Aitkin County has submitted its plan to state regulators, kicking off a years-long environmental review and permitting process.A drill rig used for making water sampling wells sits in a tamarack bog near Tamarack, Minnesota, on Oct. 26, 2021.(Steve Kuchera / Duluth News Tribune)Steve Kuchera / Duluth News TribuneIn documents filed with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday, Talon Nickel, a subsidiary of British Virgin Islands-based Talon Metals Corp., laid out its proposal for an underground mine 500-2,000 feet below the surface, a 60-acre above-ground footprint north of Tamarack and a 1.5-mile-long rail spur to an existing BNSF railroad. The company will move the ore by rail to North Dakota for processing and tailings storage.The company hopes to begin production in 2027 and expects it will last 7-10 years. Talon’s mine would employ an additional 300 workers organized by the United ...

The Delaware to open in former Kitchen Table space in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In July 2022, The Kitchen Table, formerly known as New World Bistro Bar, permanently closed its doors as the owners decided to retire. The property was then bought by Daley Hospitality Group, who are working to open The Delaware Restaurant & Bar. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Daley Hospitality Group includes a catering business and two other restaurants: Daley’s On Yates in Schenectady and Daley’s On Crooked Lake in Averill Park. The head chef of The Delaware will be Elliott Vogel, who is currently the head chef at Daley's on Yates.The building is currently going through renovations, said the marketing director for Daley Hospitality Group. The menu is not finalized yet, but you can stay up-to-date on the restaurant's website. New clothing store opening in downtown Gloversville Daley Hospitality Group hopes to open The Delaware in mid-to-late September. The restaurant will be located at 300 D...

NY Assembly passes bill to block radioactive nuclear waste dumping in the Hudson River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Legislation to protect the Hudson River from nuclear waste is heading to Governor Kathy Hochul's desk for signature. On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed A7208-Levenberg, a bill that prohibits the dumping of radioactive waste from decommissioning nuclear plants into the Hudson River. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In the last days of the session, advocates asked the Governor to sign the legislation after Holtec International announced plans to dispose of radioactive chemicals into the Hudson River in coming months. "“New Yorkers are up in arms over Holtec’s dangerous radioactive dump," said Food & Water Watch Senior New York Organizer Santosh Nandabalan. "We applaud the Senate and Assembly for siding with people over polluters and treating this looming crisis with the urgency it deserves. All eyes are on Governor Hochul to break her silence and stop the dump. Governor Hochul must sign...

New clothing store opening in downtown Gloversville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kay’s Beautique, a clothing store, is opening in downtown Gloversville. The shop is set to have its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on June 24 at 10 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Kay’s Beautique sells women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as accessories. The business is owned by Kayla Dwight, who will officially open the shop to the public after the ribbon cutting.The shop will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's located at 84 North Main Street.

Fireworks season: What's illegal in the St. Louis area?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Fourth of July is right around the corner. It's a holiday that's hard to celebrate without fireworks, whether you plan to shoot them off or simply enjoy a show. With the start of summer, Missouri's retail fireworks season has officially arrived. From June 20-July 10, the Missouri Department of Public Safety allows more than 1,500 seasonal retailers to sell consumer fireworks to the public. Crews respond to apparent sinkhole near Dogtown homes Although fireworks sales are just getting started, that doesn't mean you can shoot them off just anytime or anywhere. For many counties in the St. Louis metro, there are restrictions on when, where and how you can shoot off fireworks.Before you celebrate summer and the Fourth of July, keep these restrictions in mind and know which numbers to contact to report illegal fireworks.St. Louis CityFireworks are illegal in St. Louis city limits. Violations could mean up to 90 days in jail or $500 in fines.To report illegal fireworks,...

Three-day Riverfest celebration returns to St. Charles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:17 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Riverfest, a three-day event celebrating the Fourth of July, returns to Frontier Park in St. Charles.You can enjoy live music, food and drinks, children's activities, a carnival, and a marvelous fireworks display.The event runs July 2-4, from noon to 10 p.m.On Tuesday, July 4, the Fourth of July Riverfest Parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Bales Park and travel down Second and Main streets. The firework performance will begin later that evening at 9:20 p.m.Click here - Riverfest Schedule of Events