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Remember The 'Dillo, Austin's former shuttle system?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more seasoned or native Austinites, The 'Dillo might serve as a blast from the past of an Austin bygone. But for those newer to the Texas capital, it might surprise you to know that once upon a time, The 'Dillo shuttle served as a trolley system running through Austin. Before Project Connect, Austin once considered a gondola public transit system Beginning in the 1970s, the Armadillo Express transported passengers throughout downtown, traveling as far north as the University of Texas at Austin neighborhood down south of Lady Bird Lake.For most of its tenure, The 'Dillo operated as a free trolley service; in the midst of recession confines, it tacked on a minor fare and reduced from five routes down to two, per Austin Towers reporting.Come 2009, CapMetro bid adieu to the trolley system, based on archived reporting from the Austin Business Journal.End of The 'Dillo in AustinA Sept. 25, 2009, CapMetro press release announced the retirement of The 'Dillo, citing th...

RRPD: Reported threat at Round Rock residence determined not to be bomb

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat Tuesday night.At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the report at a residence in the 2100 block of Jasmine Path, the tweet said. As a precaution, neighboring residences were evacuated.Around 11:25 p.m., police determined the object to not be a bomb and neighbors who had evacuated were able to return home, RRPD said in an update. The police department said the investigation into the threat is ongoing. The Austin Police bomb squad also assisted, RRPD said.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Nicholas Kristof: What a girl’s goat teaches us about our food

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

This is the story of a 9-year-old girl and the goat she loved. But it’s also the story of hard hearts and broken hearts, of county fairs and lost innocence. Finally, because of the political power of America’s agribusiness and meat industries, it is the story of a dead goat.Last April, a mom in Shasta County, California, named Jessica Long purchased a young goat for her daughter’s project in 4-H, the youth organization. The girl, whom we’ll call by her first initial, E., because the case is in litigation, named her goat Cedar.Every day, E. fed Cedar and practiced showing him for the county fair in June. They bonded: Soon Cedar was running to the gate to greet E., and Long says that her daughter walked around with Cedar as if he were a pet dog.E. showed Cedar at the Shasta District Fair, but the fair required 4-H members to hand over meat animals at the end of the fair for slaughter. On the last evening of the fair, E. sat in the pen on the straw beside Cedar, sobbing, as she tried t...

5 things to know this Wednesday, April 19

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Humpday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, there will be a brisk feeling with highs only in the 40s to lower 50s.The community of Schuylerville continues to mourn the death of Kaylin Gillis after she was shot and killed by a homeowner when she and a group of friends got lost and found themselves at the wrong address. Kevin Monahan's attorney has spoken out regarding the case. These stories, including a Duanesburg man being sentenced for negligent homicide, the Stewart's on Geyser Road closing, and Albany Academy graduate Andre Jackson planning to enter the NBA Draft are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 1. Community mourns loss of mistaken address shooting victim Kaylin GillisThe community of Schuylerville is expressing its tremendous grief after the loss of Kaylin Gillis. Police say the 20-year-old was shot and killed by a homeowner when...

BBB shares how to dress shop smart this spring

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

Albany, N.Y. (NEWS10) - David's Bridal, one of the country's largest bridal retailers, announced it is filing for bankruptcy this week. Following the announcement, the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York issued information on how to be shop smart ahead of prom and wedding season.First and foremost, shop early if you can. You should also always do your homework before a big purchase. David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy “Experts recommend starting 6-9 months before your event so you have time for alterations and things like that,” said Katarina Schmieder, the communications director for the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York.For those of you shopping online for a deal, make sure you’re purchasing your dress from a credible source. Also, be realistic with your budget. According to the BBB, as much as you may want to find a $5,000 dress for $350, it will probably not happen. Many designers don't allow their dresses to be discounted below a certain margin. An in-pe...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Can I Tell A Guy I'll Date Him, But Only if He Loses Weight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma concerns dating and weight. Here's the email. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hello Jaime. I’m a longtime listener and just love the show. This is my first time writing in. I'm recently divorced and ready to get back out there. A guy at work asked me out. We've worked together for a couple of years. He’s a great guy. Smart, very funny, and easy to be around. He’s got a cute face, but the big drawback for me is that he’s overweight. I know that sounds mean, but physical attraction is important in a relationship. Would it be terrible if I told him I’d be open to dating him if he lost some weight? I can’t avoid hurting his feelings. If I turn him down, his feelings will be hurt. If I mention his weight, his feelings will be hurt but at least he has the power to do something about it. I’ll be honest…if the roles were reversed I’d be livid if he ever said anything about my...

Bond hearing in Jaqcue Mitchell murder case today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The man accused of killing a woman in Maryland Heights is due in court Wednesday for a bond reduction hearing.Police arrested the suspect accused in Jaqcue Mitchell's death a week after she disappeared back in March. A judge set a $1 million bond for Joseph Dejoie, and he's expected to be back in court at 10:00 a.m. for a bond reduction hearing.Mitchell was last seen alive leaving a restaurant in Sunset Hills on March 14. Her mom reported her missing in St. Charles a couple of days later because that's where she lived.Police s aid that after Mitchell left Maggie O'Brien's in Sunset Hills, she went over to Dejoie's apartment in Maryland Heights. The Maryland Heights police chief said during a news conference last month the two were "acquaintances," but didn't know their exact relationship.Her sister Tiffany told FOX 2 in an exclusive interview, she doesn't think Jaqcue knew Dejoie well. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in you...

Sam Page to discuss St. Louis County road and bridge projects

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- Road construction season is here, and millions of dollars in projects are underway in St. Louis County, but other work is canceled.Just under I-270 near Westport Plaza is where Westport Plaza Drive turns into Marine Avenue. It's one of the multi-million dollar road construction projects taking place in St. Louis County. County Executive Sam Page will highlight this and other projects later Wednesday morning.Page's Chief Spokesperson Doug Moore told FOX 2 county officials are currently managing $42.7 million in road and bridge improvement projects. However, Moore also said that over $26.5 million in infrastructure programs have been canceled in the county's five-year plan. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW County Executi...

Suspected arson at south St. Louis warehouse

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Arson is suspected in a warehouse fire Tuesday night in south St. Louis.It started around 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Custom Fabricating Company on the Ridgewood and Taft Avenues in the Bevo Neighborhood. Top story: Overland armored car robbery video reveals surprising actions Investigators found the fire started in several unconnected locations, so they called in police and arson investigators. No injuries have been reported.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

MetroLink single-track operations taking place this week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:29:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Metro is doing construction and maintenance work this week on MetroLink. Can’t drive with that: Illinois police find 3 garbage bags of marijuana during traffic stop Trains will operate on a single track every night this week. Blue line trains will only operate between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere station, and the Shrewsbury- Landsdowne stastion.