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Texas land being wrestled away from cities, thrown to where rural rules roam free

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- When representatives from MileStone Community Builders LLC arrived in the city of Hays early in the morning on Sept. 1, legal documents in hand, the doors of the modest one-story brick building that serves as City Hall were closed — and would be through the long Labor Day weekend.Companies — first Walters Southwest, then MileStone — have for nearly two decades tried to build a neighborhood called Hays Commons on 500-plus acres, which could more than double the population of the small city of about 250. But no one had been able to reach a deal with city leaders concerned about the potential adverse impacts of dense development on the Edwards Aquifer, which serves as the city's primary water source.But that September morning was the dawn of the first day of a new state law that allows landowners to remove themselves from the regulatory reach of cities. Leaders at MileStone intended to do just that. The city of Hays had to send someone to...

‘Bosch: Legacy’ Season 2 review: Half the show works like gangbusters. The other half is just a bust

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

Nina Metz | Chicago Tribune (TNS)Titus Welliver has played Harry Bosch on television for nearly a decade, starting with the seven-season Amazon crime series “Bosch.” Once a grizzled cop who would squint into the harsh Los Angeles sun and uncover ugly truths hiding in dark crevices, he has since retired from the police force. “Bosch: Legacy,” now in its second season on Freevee, is proof that Harry’s story is more interesting — and closer to the noir sensibility hinted in the original — as a private investigator teaming up with the wily and poised defense attorney Honey Chandler, played by Mimi Rogers.At first glance, they’re opposites. He’s gruff and hardened by life, happy to do his job in jeans and a T-shirt. She’s methodical and strategic and impeccably turned out. They share a world-weary cynicism that has not yet diminished their shared interest in righting a few wrongs. And their mutual respect remains unmuddied by sexual tension. Together, they are a formidable brain trust, t...

High school football: St. Thomas Academy, Mahtomedi, Hill-Murray, St. Agnes grab sectional No. 1 seeds, while Two Rivers is seeded … fourth?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

The Two Rivers football team finished with a 7-1 regular-season record and the top spot among teams in Class 5A Section 3 — and fifth overall — in the Class 5A Quality Ratings Formula put together by Minnesota Scores.Yet the Warriors were assigned the No. 4 seed when the section bracket was revealed Thursday.The top spot went to St. Thomas Academy (6-2), which finished the regular season one spot behind Two Rivers in the QRF. Bloomington Jefferson (7-1) received the No. 2 seed. The top two spots come with first-round byes.Most surprising was that Two Rivers, a section finalist last season, was seeded behind three-win Apple Valley.The Warriors will now play Tuesday in the section quarterfinals, where they will host fifth-seeded Hastings (2-6). Hastings handed Two Rivers its lone loss way back in Week 2, edging the Warriors 9-7. That lone data point was likely heavily relied upon during the seeding process.The winner of that game will meet St. Thomas Academy in the section semifinals....

Did Michigan steal Gophers’ signals during its 52-10 win this month?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

Michigan’s 52-10 win over the Gophers on Oct. 7 was complete and total domination.The second-ranked Wolverines allowed Minnesota one touchdown pass and very little else over 60 minutes of game time at Huntington Bank Stadium. The outcome was chalked up to undefeated Michigan being one of the best teams in the country, a favorite to win the Big Ten Conference and reach the College Football Playoff for a third straight season, while Minnesota fell to 3-3 and has continued to struggle with consistency this season.No one doubts the gulf between the two Big Ten programs, but now that outcome might be controversial or even tainted.Yahoo Sports reported Thursday the Michigan football program is under investigation for violating rules prohibiting in-person scouting of future opponents.The Athletic said there was “credible evidence” the Wolverines have successfully stolen signs from opposing teams this season.Yahoo pointed out sign stealing is not technically prohibited, while scouting oppon...

Upcoming 15th Street closure announced in Troy

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Department of Public Utilities announced the upcoming closure of the area of 15th Street from Hoosick Street to Hutton Street for repair work due to leaking water infrastructure. The road will be closed on October 20 starting at 7 a.m., with repairs expected to be completed by 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! No boil water advisory has been issued at this time, and the Troy DPU stated they do not anticipate an interruption of water service in the area during the closure. Motorists can expect parking restrictions and are encouraged to find alternate routes. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

When will it feel like winter in Missouri?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Dreaming of a white Christmas? For most, it'll be just a dream as national forecasters predict an unseasonably warm start to winter.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions Thursday for the next three months, showing most of the country is in for above-average temperatures through the end of the year. How will El Niño affect winter? New long-range outlook released A large swath of the country, seen on the map below, is shaded in orange, indicating a higher probability of above-average temperatures between November and January. The areas most likely to be unseasonably warm are New England and the Pacific Northwest, which is consistent with the El Niño pattern we're expecting.The precipitation outlook diminishes hopes of early winter snow even further. Northern states like Michigan and Montana, where snow on Christmas isn't unheard of, are leaning toward having less precipitation than usual, according to NOAA's updated outlook. Meanwh...

Two wanted in East St. Louis convenience store shooting case

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Authorities are searching for two "persons of interest" in an East St. Louis convenience store shooting. The shooting happened on Oct. 9 at a convenience store at 3711 Bunkum Road. One victim was shot around 7:40 p.m. The victim has been treated for life-threatening injuries. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip Investigators have not released additional details on the investigation but shared surveillance photos of two "persons of interest" wanted in the investigation. If you have any relevant information, contact Illinois State Police at 618-346-3990 or CrimeStopers at 1-866-371-8477 (TIPS). Authorities are searching for two "persons of interest" in an East St. Louis convenience store shooting. (Photo provided by: Illinois State Police)Authorities are searching for two "persons of interest" in an East St. Louis convenience store shooting. (Photo provided by: Illinois State Police)Authorities are searching for two "persons of interest" in a...

‘The level of anti-semitism in Europe increased by 1,200 percent,’ says leader of European Jewish group

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chariman of the European Jewxish Association (EJA): “Our communities and synagogues like Melilla in Spain, and in Germany are being attacked, antisemitism hate has multiplied over 1000% times from already alarming levels, we are being insulted, assaulted verbally and in many cases physically in the street.''In a resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas adopted in Strasbourg, the European Parliament called on the EU to take all appropriate measures to guarantee the safety of citizens of the Jewish faith. In a resolution adopted by 500 votes in favor, 21 against (mainly extreme-left MEPs) and 24 abstentions, the MEPs also strongly condemned the Hamas ‘’despicable terrorist attacks against Israel’’ while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. They expressed their support to Israel and its people and underlined the need to “eliminate the terrorist organisation Hamas” . They called for the immediate release of all host...

Driver killed in crash involving semi in downtown Los Angeles

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal collision involving an SUV and a big rig in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday.The collision occurred around 11 a.m. in a commercial area of Long Beach Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and East 14th Street and just north of the 10 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Sky5 footage showed a dark-colored SUV collided head-on with the semi, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.The accident scene on Long Beach Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Oct. 19, 2023. Fire crews extricated the driver of the SUV but they succumbed to their injuries at the scene, officials said.No other injuries were reported.Long Beach Avenue was expected to remain closed in the area for several hours for the investigation.No information about the victim was immediately released.

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:41:16 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — People ducked under desks and tables in California and other earthquake-prone areas around the world for an annual drill held Thursday to practice ways to stay safe during quakes.Up and down the U.S. West Coast, the ShakeOut drill began at 10:19 a.m. PDT with a test alert from the region's ShakeAlert earthquake warning system that popped onto cellphone screens. For many, it was the second alert of the day after an errant predawn message hit some phones with a voice message announcing the test. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was likely due to a mix-up in time zones set in the test alert system.The real thing happened a day earlier, however, when a magnitude 4.2 quake struck southwest of California's capital in the agricultural Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region.The tremor triggered a warning from the ShakeAlert system, which detects the start of a quake and sends warnings to areas expected to experience shaking. The quake proved to be weaker than ...