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West Lake High School senior honored for her environmentalism

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  A West Lake High School senior is one of only 17 young people from across the world to be honored for their environmentalism by an international organization. Anushka Dogambe, 17, received an honorable mention in the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for her “Plants in Classrooms” project.“I started this project during freshman year to bring a plant to every single classroom in [the Eanes] school district. It's been three years since I started, and there are now over 1,000 plants placed in schools, offices, break rooms and libraries,” Dogambe said. Anushka Dogambe, 17, received an honorable mention in the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for her “Plants in Classrooms” project.Anushka Dogambe, 17, received an honorable mention in the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for her “Plants in Classrooms” project.Anushka Dogambe, 17, received an honorable mention in the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for her “Plants in Classrooms” pr...

Affidavit says Texas woman was allegedly bludgeoned to death by husband

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- 56-year-old Michael Brian Miller was arrested Aug. 12 in connection with the death of his wife, 58-year-old Lisa Clark Miller. Now, an affidavit has revealed new details about the case. Around 7:00 a.m., deputies with the Ector County Sheriff's Office were called to an RV park in the 16000 block of Snow Moon Road after Michael's brother called 911 and asked for a welfare check. According to the affidavit, the call for help came after Michael reportedly called his brother and confessed to killing his wife. The brother told investigators that Michael also ingested a handful of prescription medication and planned to die by suicide. Lisa was found dead on the living room floor and reportedly had "extensive" blunt force trauma to her face and head, consistent with being struck by a blunt object, the report said. Michael was found unconscious in the bedroom of the RV and was taken to Medical Center Hospital where he was treated and later released. Inv...

This Texas city is the least 'pet-friendly' in America

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — Many owners see pets as their family or their fur babies. According to a new study by WalletHub, Dallas doesn't care about your pets the way you do!"With animal parents in mind, WalletHub compared the pet-friendliness of the 100 largest U.S. cities across 23 key metrics. Our data set ranges from minimum pet-care provider rate per visit to pet businesses per capita to walkability," WalletHub mentions. When it comes to expenses, veterinary care costs, insurance and more Texas has some of the highest. Dallas ranked 99 as the least pet-friendly city, according to WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 100 most populated cities across three key dimensions:Pet Budget 2. Pet Health & Wellness 3. Outdoor Pet-FriendlinessSource: WalletHub

Driver shot in overnight carjacking in Adams County taken to a hospital

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

A driver was shot during a carjacking in Adams County early Saturday morning.The incident happened about 13:35 a.m. in the 7300 block of Dakin Street, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.The victims, a driver and passenger, parked a red Chevrolet Cruze, Colorado license plate BIJ C56, when two men approached, the release said. A disturbance occurred and the driver was shot. The suspects then fled in the Chevy. The driver was taken to a hospital.Anyone who sees the vehicle, or who has information on the incident, is asked to call 911 or the sheriff’s office at 720-322-1313. The suspects are considered armed and dangerous.pic.twitter.com/ECD8PCIESU— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) August 19, 2023 

Rockslide with massive boulders shuts down I-70 stretch on Western Slope

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

A rockslide has shut down a stretch of eastbound Interstate 70 on the Western Slope.Eastbound lanes are closed, after a Friday night rockslide, between Exit 49, Colorado Highway 65; and the Grand Mesa, U.S. Highway 6 exit, ten miles west of De Beque, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Detours are in place.The alternate route takes travelers off I-70 and onto Colorado Highway 65, then onto 45½ Road. Motorists should plan for an additional 45 minutes of travel with the detour, CDOT said in a news release.Crews are working to reopen a lane on Saturday. Westbound I-70 is open.The slide, which included mud and massive stones, happened between 9 and 10 p.m. Friday. No vehicles were damaged during the rockfall and no injuries were reported. 

Hurricane Hilary: Damage in SoCal expected to include downed trees, flooding

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

Hurricane Hilary continues to travel towards Southern California, and while the storm will weaken before it makes landfall, damage is still expected to be widespread.The National Weather Service placed SoCal under its first ever tropical storm warning on Friday evening, impacting most of Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties as well as mountain communities in the Inland Empire. Almost all of San Diego County will be affected by the storm.Major, and in some cases, historic flooding is expected throughout Southern California, according to the National Weather Service, especially in mountain and desert areas. “Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places,” NWS said. “Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos and ditches may become dangerous rivers.” The projected path of Hurricane Hilary. Aug. 19, 2023. (KTLA)In addition to overflowing rivers and tributaries, runoff from mountain valleys may impact foothill communities and other areas susceptibl...

Smoke from Northern California wildfires could reach North Bay by Sunday afternoon

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

By Bay City NewsAn air quality advisory for the North Bay has been issued for Sunday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.Smoke from numerous fires in Northern California is impacting air quality over the far northwestern portion of the state, BAAQMD said Saturday. While wind patterns are keeping most of this smoke away from the Bay Area, by late Sunday afternoon, some smoke is predicted to reach the North Bay. This smoke could cause the air quality to reach low-Moderate on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index.Smoky, hazy skies may be visible in the North Bay and the smell of smoke is possible in higher elevations, BAAQMD said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Lone Pine Fire 5% contained, more resources sent to address steep Northern California terrain Crashes and Disasters | Map: Head Fire evacuation zone expands toward Interstate 5 Crashes and Disasters | Map: The 4 areas where Californian...

Postecoglou era off to good start as Tottenham beats Man United. Liverpool overcomes Bournemouth

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

LONDON (AP) — As Ange Postecoglou made his way to the far end of Tottenham’s stadium to applaud supporters after his first home game as Spurs manager, he was greeted by a white wall of fans giving him a standing ovation. If any of those supporters still had lingering doubts about the club’s direction following a summer of upheaval, it’s safe to say that beating Manchester United 2-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday went a long way toward winning over skeptics. Yes, the Harry Kane era is over at Tottenham. But the Postecoglou era could be worth getting excited about as well.“The support was outstanding, right from the first whistle the crowd were outstanding,” Postecoglou said. “They carried us through the first half because we were nervy. … We’re showing bits of our game today. I saw enough that encourages me.”It should encourage the fans, too.Playing the brand of attacking football that the Australian manager promised to bring to north London,...

Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR race at Watkins Glen, his 3rd at road course this season

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

Denny Hamlin will start from the pole at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, the third time the NASCAR driver will lead the Cup Series field to the green flag at a road course this season.Hamlin turned the two fastest laps in the final round of qualifying Saturday to edge William Byron for the top spot. Hamlin covered the 14-turn course in 70.392 seconds and reached a top speed of 125.298 mph. Byron was second at 124.961 mph.“There were a few spots where I feel like I still could have got a little but more,” said Hamlin, who earned the 40th pole of his Cup career. “But you can’t nitpick when you’re that good.”Starting near the front is usually advantageous on road courses, where passing can be difficult. Hamlin, though, is 0 for 2 from the prime sport on NASCAR’s serpentine courses this season. He started from the pole in Sonoma and finished 36th, and he started first at Chicago and came home 11th.Michael McDowell, one of the best drivers on road courses th...

Lyon loses to Montpellier to extend poor start to Ligue 1 with Lacazette sent off

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:28:29 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — Lyon has two losses and no points to start the French league after falling to Montpellier 4-1 on Saturday. Lyon striker Lacazette was so overwhelmed with frustration that he was sent off in the 80th minute for a bad foul on Teji Savanier.Montpellier earned its first win after drawing with Le Havre 2-2 on the opening weekend. Winger Arnaud Nordin capitalized on a blunder from Remy Riou to open the scoring in the 20th. Riou attempted to play the ball out from the back but gave it away to Nordin, who shot past the Lyon goalkeeper.Mousa Al-Tamari doubled the lead on a counterattack in the 39th. The Jordan winger started a run from his own half and dribbled past Duje Caleta-Car before beating Riou with a low strike. Al-Tamari, who joined Montpellier from Belgian club Leuven this summer on a free transfer, made it 3-0 by chasing a long kick from goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte to slip the ball under Riou in the 66th.Lacazette cut the deficit in the 69th then Nigerian strik...