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Texas House passes bill to expand medical marijuana program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — More Texans could soon have access to the state's medical marijuana program after the Texas House approved a bill Wednesday that would expand eligibility to people who suffer from chronic pain.The bipartisan legislation, HB 1805, was sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Fort Worth, who also chairs the House Public Health Committee. Since the state created the "Compassionate Use" law in 2015, it has expanded the type of conditions in which Texas patients can qualify for legal marijuana usage under the program. Klick's bill adds patients who suffer from chronic pain that would normally warrant an opioid prescription to be eligible for a 10-milligram dosage of cannabis, per their doctor. Texans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism, ALS, cancer and epilepsy already qualify under the program.Her bill passed 127-19 on Wednesday and will now head to the Senate. Despite some lawmakers voting against it, there was no debate on the House floor over ...

A beautiful day with dry and mild air

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day started sunny with no fog. Fair-weather cumulus clouds arrived during the morning leading to this afternoon's partly cloudy to mostly sunny sky. Afternoon highs will climb to near 80° on a day when the normal high is 80°.Afternoon highs seasonably mild todayAfternoon maximum temperatures will continue rising each day through Saturday which is when the next cold front arrives.The forecast remains quiet until late Friday afternoon. An upper-level trough is forecast to move into the upper midwest dragging a cold front towards the area. There will be a low chance of a few showers and thunderstorms late Friday afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center feels that some of our viewing area may pick up on some strong thunderstorms so they have our northern viewing area under a 1 out of Marginal Risk for severe storms. A low chance of severe storms late Friday afternoon and eveningThe front arrives Saturday with a few showers and thunderstorms lingering into ...

Williamson County reduces repeat emergency health calls by 80%

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County EMS said over the last 9 years its reduced the number of repeat calls for emergency services by 80%. The agency credits its program that operates similarly to house calls and a tech-based health records system for that decrease in calls.The county said it started its Community Health Paramedic program in March 2014, after noticing a need to address calls from high utilizers of EMS. A high utilizer is someone who has made three or more calls for service within 90 days, the county said.Those paramedics then provided care to those callers which allowed them to rely less on calling 911. The county said that care often included education about chronic disease or referrals to other services."We continue to fill gaps and connect individuals to services while providing them with health education and access to care so that they may live their healthiest life in our community," said Amy Jarosek, clinical captain of the Community Health Param...

Kyle police searching for 4 suspects in armed robbery at Mr. Gatti's Pizza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Police are searching for four suspects involved in an armed robbery that happened Monday at Mr. Gatti's Pizza in Kyle. It happened around 10 p.m. Monday at the Mr. Gatti's located at 22510 I-35. According to the Kyle Police Department, all the suspects were wearing gloves and face coverings and were armed. The weapons they had included two handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, KPD said. According to KPD, one of the suspects drew a gun and chased after employees, then the suspects left with the till drawer. They are believed to have been driving a light-colored vehicle, possibly a white SUV. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Kyle Police Department Sergeant Keith Congdon, Jr. at 512-412-0153 or [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477), online at callcrimestoppers.com, or by using the P3 Tips app on your smartphone....

Grazing goats wanted for wildfire protection at California observatory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

They’re affectionally known as the fire-eating goats: Star Grazer, Chewbacca, Galileo and Death — Destroyer of the Weeds.The goats don’t actually eat the flames. They feed on its fuel. Soon the resourceful animals will be grazing the hills of Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, surrounding Lick Observatory — destined to clear the brush and make the expansive pasture less prone to fire.“There’s a big history of fires sweeping through the Diablo Range,” said Matthew Shetrone, deputy director of the University of California Observatories. “If you’re going to put a $65 (million) or $70 million facility at the top of a mountain, fire likes to climb mountains, so you’ve got to make sure you’re well protected.”A Lick Observatory building destroyed by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire atop Mount Hamilton, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Weed-eating goats will soon be seen grazing the hills for fire prevention around the observatory. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)Over the past several decad...

Transportation funding package goes to MN House floor for final vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

A package of tax and fee increases that would dedicate billions of dollars in new funding to transportation projects across the state is headed to the Minnesota House floor for a final vote in that chamberThe bill would impose a 75-cent fee for delivery of taxable merchandise to homes and businesses, increase metro area sales taxes by 0.75% for transit projects, boost motor vehicle license tab fees for roads and bridges and hike vehicle sales taxes.The House Ways and Means Committee approved the bill Wednesday on a voice vote with most Democrats voting for it and Republicans voting “no. The full House is likely to vote on the package in the next week.House Transportation Committee Chair Frank Hornstein, DFL-Minneapolis, said the measure would address growing unmet needs for all modes of transportation in all parts of the state. The Legislature has not provided a significant increase in transportation since 2008, when it passed a gas tax increase.If lawmakers don’t allocate more mone...

Lineup announced for Averill Park Restaurant Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Averill Park Restaurant Week is returning from April 16 to April 23. Participating restaurants will be offering meals deals and drink specials. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! ParticipantsCrossroads American GrilleAverill PerkBRaD'sThe Towne TavernKay's PizzaPaolo Lombardi's RistoranteLakeview on Crystal LakeThe Harvest HouseMess HallUdderly Ice CreamGipfel Coffee CompanyRestaurants week menu have not yet been announced. You can visit the Crossroads American Grille Facebook page to stay up to date.

Police: Bennington woman steals $220 from Subway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Bennington Police Department arrested a suspect who stole approximately $220 from the Subway Restaurant at 277 North Street on Tuesday night. The suspect, Carren Cameron, 33, also had an active arrest warrant issued on July 19, 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The robbery occurred around 9:40 p.m. Cameron allegedly demanded money and threatened to shoot a Subway employee. Police say she pointed an unknown object from her jacket pocket at the employee.Cameron was located in the area but refused to stop for officers. Later, police located and arrested her at her residence on Depot Street. Cameron was arraigned at the Vermont Superior Court-Bennington Criminal Division on Wednesday on the outstanding warrant, charges of Assault, Robbery, and False Information.

Fried chicken restaurant What the Cluck? opening downtown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Local restaurateurs Dave and Kara Bailey are expanding their culinary commonwealth with a weekends-only, fried chicken eatery.The cheekily named What the Cluck? will open this Friday, April 14, on the upper floor of Baileys' Range in Downtown St. Louis.Chef Cassy Vires is bringing Southern and South of the border flavors and influence while presiding over the kitchen. The Baileys promise What the Cluck? will only use cage free, hormone, antibiotic, and pesticide-free chickens, with options to takeout or dine-in.Hours of operationFridays, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.Sundays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

St. Louis County man admits possession of child pornography videos, pictures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis County man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted possessing tens of thousands of videos and images containing child pornography.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Missouri said Christopher Cotton, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography.Cotton admitted uploading illicit material to DropBox, which triggered a report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The NCMEC contacted local law enforcement, who launched an investigation and obtained a search warrant for Cotton's home. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car Police went to Cotton's home on July 13, 2022.Cotton told police he'd received sexually-explicit images or videos from at least 15 minors via social media, the youngest of whom was 13.Investigators searched Cotton's electronic devices, and discovered at least 16,677 images and 46,414 videos of child pornography on the devices and ...