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Infant mortality rate increases for first time in 20 years, up 8% in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The infant mortality rate increased by 3% from 2021 to 2022, the first increase in 20 years, according to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The rate showed a statistically significant increase in four states, including Texas, where there were 8% more deaths in 2022 than there were in 2021, per the CDC report. Infant mortality refers to the death of a child before they reach their first birthday, and the infant mortality rate is calculated from the number of infant deaths annually for every 1,000 live births. The CDC’s provisional data showed 5.6 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022, which was 3% higher than in 2021. Healthy People, an organization that sets national objectives to improve health, has a goal of reducing the number of infant deaths per 1,000 to five by 2030. The five leading causes of infant death in 2021 were birth defects, preterm birth or low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome, i...

City Council postpones implementation of rules directed by new state law that will likely lead to fewer parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council postponed its vote Thursday on the resolution to implement changes to parkland dedication ordinances which are need in order to comply with a new state law that passed last session and will go into effect in January.Citing "complex calculations" in the new map, District 4 Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela asked to postpone the vote to the next City Council Meeting on Nov. 9 so that council members had more time to look over the changes before voting. No city council members objected to Vela's motion. Previously, Austin's ordinance required developers to provide nearly 10 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents or face a fee. The new state law requires local officials to reduce that amount down to 3,000 square feet in Austin’s downtown and to three acres in suburban neighborhoods. “The bill requires Austin to make substantial changes to the current parkland ordinance to comply with state law, and there is very little room for the city’s discr...

Move over, wired broadband. Cellular carriers now offer wireless home Internet.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

Traditionally, high-speed residential Internet service has entered homes through wires.The Comcast broadband service my family has relied on for decades arrives at our St. Paul house via coaxial cable. Similarly, CenturyLink users receive service via copper-wire networks and, increasingly, speedier fiber-optic hook-ups.Consumers have another way to get online — using their smartphones — but such cellular connections are intended for on-the-go use and not as residential-broadband modems.Recently, however, wireless broadband has started to give wired broadband a run for its money.Such “fixed wireless” services are furnished by the same big-three carriers that provide mobile-phone service. T-Mobile and Verizon have offered home broadband for a while. AT&T joined the party not long ago.All three options — AT&T Internet Air, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet — work the same way. Each carrier provides an apparatus that creates a local Wi-Fi network within the ...

Deputies seize drugs and firearms from Troy residence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There was a heavy police presence on Hill Street at around 6 a.m. on Thursday. The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a second-floor apartment where they seized drugs and firearms. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sheriff Deputies say they found around $20,000 worth of narcotics, including over 29 grams of cocaine, over 3.5 grams of methamphetamine pills, and over 445 grams of fentanyl pills. Law enforcement also seized three loaded handguns, a high-capacity ammunition feeding device, armor-piercing ammunition, and approximately $2,863 in cash.A suspect, Jawan Meyers, 23, was arrested and arraigned in Troy City Court. Another resident of the house, a young child, was not at home at that time. Information about the charges is pending. Police say they were alerted to the location via a tip through the crime tip line. Deputies say they receive about three tips a day and have succe...

NYS invests $100+ million in water infrastructure projects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state recently approved over $108.8 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York. The funded projects will aim to reduce risks to public health and the environment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Infrastructure improvements will include projects that bolster treatment processes and remove emerging contaminants from drinking water. Funding was approved for the following municipalities: NYS Water Infrastructure ProjectsClean Water ProjectsNassau County - $66,597,529Newfield, Tompkins County - $1,113,485Drinking Water ProjectsAuburn, Cayuga County - $3,720,000Cuba, Allegany County - $7,300,000Greenlawn Water District, Suffolk County - $3,000,000Lewisboro, Westchester County - $1,939,500Pawling, Dutchess County - $4,790,000South Huntington Water District, Suffolk County - $5,500,000Stafford, Genesee County —&nbs...

This St. Louis staple named 'best hole-in-the-wall diner' of Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Culinary treasures often outshine chain restaurants when it comes to an ultimate food experience. For many, small and locally-based eateries offer a charm that's hard to top elsewhere.Food experts say that especially holds true for one diner in St. Louis, recently giving it honors as the "best hole-in-the-wall diner" in Missouri. Cheapism recently released a list naming the best such diners in all 50 states. Many share these qualities in common: Smaller restaurant venues, but hearty portions and exceptional value. Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel According to Cheapism, Courtesy Diner of St. Louis takes honors as the "best hole-in-the-wall diner" of the Show Me State. Courtesy Diner has two St. Louis locations, one near Forest Park at 1121 Hampton Avenue and another in south St. Louis at 8000 South Laclede Station Road. Throughout the years, Courtesy Diner has become well-known for The Slinger, a delightful mess of a dish consisting of a...

Outstanding St. Louis women to be honored at 'Black Girls Who Rock' awards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The "Black Girls Who Rock" award celebration is scheduled for Sunday, December 10th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at Lindenwood University on Clay Street in St. Charles and aims to recognize and honor exceptional women in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. These remarkable women have left an indelible mark on their communities or excelled in their respective fields. A total of 100 women will be carefully chosen to receive the prestigious 2023 Black Girls Who Rock Awards. This event is proudly hosted by The R. Whittington Foundation, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Gateway Metropolitan Section, and Divine Daughters. Notably, three esteemed members of the Fox 2 and News 11 teams will be among the honorees: Supervising producer Kimberly Young Multimedia journalist and broadcast engineer Taylor Harris Engineering operations supervisor Lisa Marteen They will be recognized at St. Louis' inaugural "Black Girls Who ...

When do you start decorating for the holiday season?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Just hear those sleigh bells jingling and smell the peppermint mocha that will now be the flavor of the season. With Halloween now behind us, it seems that Christmas is making its presence known, possibly sidelining Thanksgiving. In her latest social segment, Blair asks, "When do you start decorating for the Holidays?"When it comes to Christmas decorations, opinions vary from the day after Halloween to waiting until after Thanksgiving. Some individuals follow holiday traditions. For example, Debbie S. H. said, "I'll put up my Thanksgiving decorations today. Christmas decorating starts the week after Thanksgiving." Likewise, Cindy S. explained, "The day after Thanksgiving, I never mix my holidays. I take down all my fall decorations and then bring out the Christmas 🎄 stuff." Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel The conversation extended to Facebook, where more viewpoints emerged:Starting before Thanksgiving:Bunnie H. stated, "Starting today! ...

Former Clear Creek deputy accused in Christian Glass’ death pleads not guilty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

A former Clear Creek County sheriff’s deputy accused of killing 22-year-old Christian Glass after Glass called 911 for help while he was stuck on the side of the road and experiencing a mental health crisis pleaded not guilty in district court Thursday.Andrew Buen is charged with second-degree murder, reckless endangerment and official misconduct for fatally shooting Glass on June 11, 2022.Glass called 911 after crashing his car on an embankment and told the dispatcher he was afraid of “skinwalkers” and people chasing him, according to earlier reporting.Buen was among seven law enforcement officers who responded to the call and spent an hour trying to coax Glass out of his car while Glass was experiencing delusions and paranoia.Former Clear Creek County Sgt. Kyle Gould authorized officers to use force to remove Glass from his car. Officers shot bean bags and tased Glass, who lunged at an officer standing at the rear driver’s side window with a knife, which is when Buen shot hi...

Two more new lounges opening at DIA in time for holiday travel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:52 GMT

Two new lounges are opening at Denver International Airport: American Airlines’ Admirals Club lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge.The Admirals Club lounge opened on Oct. 18 after the project first started in late 2019 as a rebranding for the carrier’s airport lounges, said Dwayne MacEwen, founder and principal of DMAC Architecture and Interiors. The Plaza Premium Lounge – developed in partnership with Capital One – opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 3.DIA spokesperson Ashley Forest called the latter lounge “the first common-use lounge here that technically is not connected to an airline or credit card.”United Airlines also recently opened the carrier’s largest club in the world in DIA’s B East Concourse, with another club planned for 2025.American Airlines’ Admirals Club LoungeTo access the Admirals Club lounge in Concourse C between Gates C30 and C32, travelers must be flying American Airlines, any Oneworld Alliance airline or JetBlue, except fo...