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Artificial turf business 'doubles' after dry summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Coming off of a hot and dry summer that won't be our last, people are looking for new ways to save water and at the same time keep their grass green.Coming after a very hot and dry summer with tight water restrictions. The idea of artificial turf that you don't have to water might sound appealing.That idea seems to be spreading."Over double from last year to this year is what we've done in business so far," said Patrick Walthall, owner and operator of Lone Star Turf."Typically, we do have a slower season in the wintertime. As of right now. It's not looking like that's going to happen this year," added Walthall.In fact, he says his business gets busier when it rains a lot or hardly at all.According to Walthall, "I think the hotter and drier it gets. And also the wetter it gets. Mud is a huge deal."The turf he installs is made of polypropylene, but putting green surfaces are made of nylon to allow the ball to roll.Artificial turf can be expensive,Walthall quoted, "An ...

Longhorns culture tested after loss to Oklahoma

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas started the season with an impressive 5-0 record that had them ranked No. 3 in the country. The Longhorns attributed their success in large part to an improved culture.That hot start and the ensuing momentum were stopped with a crushing defeat at the Cotton Bowl against Oklahoma. Now, after a bye week following the loss, that culture really gets tested. Bye week ahead of Houston game comes at right time for No. 8 Texas "That's when a lot more eyes - if they weren't on you at first they are now," said senior linebacker Jaylan Ford about Texas reacting to a loss. "Everybody is wanting to see how we'll respond. How we'll bounce back."The Longhorns actually moved up a spot in the Associated Press Top 25 to No. 8 during the bye week. The open weekend provided a reset for some players and what they say is a renewed focus."We didn't look at the [Oklahoma] game as something that's going to make or break us," said Longhorns senior linebacker David Gbenda. "We looked a...

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks named NFC defensive player of the week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts against the Chicago Bears last Sunday.There’s a good chance the Vikings don’t earn the 19-13 win over the Bears without Hicks’ heroics.He led the Vikings with 10 tackles, intercepted a pass at a key moment and also returned a fumble 42 yards for a touchdown. It was the first time a Vikings player had an interception and returned a fumble for a touchdown in the same game since former safety Orlando Thomas did it against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 23, 1995.Asked about both splash plays, defensive coordinator Brian Flores heaped praise on Hicks for stepping up when the Vikings needed it most.The interception came shortly before halftime, as Hicks calmly located a ball floating in the air, then tracked it down to make the catch.“Almost baseball-like in center field,” Flores said of Hicks’ interception. “That’s an unusual play in our game. It does...

Now open: Little Brazil, a cafe and market highlighting affordable regional Brazilian cuisine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

When Charles Spies rides his bike on trails along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, he used to stop at a Caribou Coffee location near Upper Landing Park for a cup of coffee.But when that Caribou closed, Spies had an idea for what should replace it: Little Brazil, a cafe and market that would offer a taste of his home country.So he came up with a plan and pitched it to the building’s owner — whose wife, it turned out, is also from Brazil. Everything seemed to fall into place, Spies said.“It was kind of destiny,” said Spies, who grew up in Itapiranga, a smaller city in one of Brazil’s southernmost states. “What I’m trying to bring here is the flavors you’ll find in Brazil — in an easy way you can eat every day.”The exterior of Little Brazil, a new market and cafe dedicated to Brazilian street foods, is shown on September 26, 2023, before its official opening in mid-October. The store offers breakfast and lunch, plus a variety of imported groceries. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)Litt...

Gophers’ Mara Braun named to Cheryl Miller Award watch list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

Mara Braun, who led the Gophers in scoring last season as a freshman, is one of 20 players named to the 2024 Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award watch list on Wednesday. The award has recognized the nation’s top small forward since its inception in 2016.The list will be narrowed to 10 players in late January, and to five in late February. Fans can vote in each of three rounds beginning Friday.Braun, a sophomore combo guard from Wayzata, was named to the preseason all-Big Ten this month by conference coaches after averaging 15.6 points, 2.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 29 games last season. She helped the U.S. win two international 3×3 tournaments in July and September.“This is an incredible honor for Mara and for our entire Minnesota women’s basketball program,” head coach Dawn Plitzuweit said.The Gophers are scheduled to begin their season Nov. 8 against Long Island at Williams Arena.COMPLETE WATCH LIST: Aneesah Morrow, Jr., LSU; Rickea Jackson...

Daycare opening house on South Street in Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Things keep happening on South Street. Many of them are culinary, like the imminent opening of the Golden Monkey Lounge right next door to an upcoming taco shop. Across the street, the city breaks ground this Friday on a state-funded farmers market project years in the making. But the street is growing to serve other needs, too. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This weekend, Country Meadows Academy opens its doors at 86 South St. to let the Glens Falls community know that there's a new childcare option in town. On Saturday, Oct. 21, families can visit the facility from 9 to 11 a.m. to learn what's in store there for their children. Country Meadows Academy will be open to kids between 6 weeks and 5 years old. The team is trained on the "Reggio Emilia" method, an educational philosophy based on self-directed and experimental learning for young children. The method is named after the municipality of Reg...

Governor Hochul announces new youth suicide prevention funding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- On Wednesday, Governor Hochul announced that the state has received funding to expand access to mental and behavioral health services. Part of the federal funding will help expand collaborative care at 15 primary care practices focused on serving patients 18 and younger. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Office of Mental Health received two grants totaling over $13 million. The announcement was made following the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference in Albany. Over 400 advocates, school staff, and service providers attended the conference, which highlighted the response to growing suicide rates.“Now more than ever, we must acknowledge that mental health is a basic human right and that we must do more to help New Yorkers – especially our young people – before they reach a point of crisis,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “With this federal funding, we redouble our c...

Suspect notifies police about Benton Park West killings, charges filed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man reportedly turned himself in to police Wednesday morning after admitting to killing two men in the Benton Park West neighborhood. Police were in the neighborhood for an unrelated call when the 60-year-old man approached them and led officers to the bodies.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Edward Labrier, 60, with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in the investigation. Police called to the intersection of Upton and Pennsylvania to check on a suspected explosive device at around 3:30 a.m. The man came up to them and said he killed two people in the 3000 block of Wyoming. He told them the exact address and gave them keys to the building. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Officers found a 77-year-old man and a 63-year-old man shot to death inside the home. The suspect was placed under arrest.This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call homicide detectives ...

Jason Momoa dines at one of St. Louis' best new restaurants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of people excited about Jason Momoa's visit to the St. Louis area. The movie and TV star greeted hundreds of fans during scheduled visits to St. Louis County stores Tuesday and Wednesday. There are some images on social media of the actor at some St. Louis locations not on the public schedule.Thomas "Buzz" Moore & Jason Momoa Buzz's Hawaiian Grill sevrved Momoa a private lunch Tuesday. The owner, Thomas "Buzz" Moore, is from O‘ahu and opened the grill in 2022 to bring Hawaiian flavors to the St. Louis area. Mamoa is also from O‘ahu and wanted to have some food from his home state. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Moore says that there are a lot of people from Hawaii living in the St. Louis area. He sees a lot of them when they visit for authentic Hawaiian food that is hard to find elsewhere. His goal is to share his family recipes with the St. Louis community.The restaurant has won several awards. The Riverfront Times named the grill the...

One killed in overnight shooting on North Broadway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

Denver police on Wednesday were investigating a fatal overnight shooting on Broadway north of downtown as a homicide.Police said officers were responding to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of Broadway in a post about 1:30 a.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter. Nearly eight hours later, the department in the late morning that the victim, who was found with an “unknown extent of injuries,” had died.The victim has been pronounced deceased. This case is now being investigated as a homicide. The victim ID and cause of death will be released by the Office of the Medical Examiner— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 18, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado Supreme Court upholds controversial Google search warrant in deadly Green Valley Ranch arson case Crime and Public Safety | 6 shot — 3 fatally — at party in industrial area of east Denver, police say Crime and Public Safety | Jury deliberating i...