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Austin student 1 of 11 advancing to Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A competition beginning with 231 contestants has dwindled down to 11 students, and one student from Austin has made it into the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals.Tarini Nandakumar, a student at Challenger School – Avery Ranch in northwest Austin, advanced through the quarterfinals and semifinals of the competition Wednesday. Texas is home to most Scripps National Spelling Bee champions Shrethan Botla, another student from Austin participating, was one of 48 students disqualified during round four of the spelling competition.The finals are set to air Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Longhorns prepare for Ragin' Cajuns team that defends, runs like the nation's best

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Texas takes on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Coral Gables regional of the NCAA baseball tournament Friday, the Longhorns will have to hit it where they ain't.The timeless baseball cliche is particularly important for the Longhorns because Louisiana is one of the best defensive teams in the country. In 2,222 total chances this season, the Cajuns have committed just 40 errors, equating to a .982 fielding percentage that's tied for fourth in the country. They've turned 42 double plays, which puts them just outside the top 50 nationally, and the solid defense has helped them shut teams out on five occasions this year. Texas Longhorns placed in Coral Gables regional, will take on Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Coupled with how Louisiana loves to run and put pressure on opposing defenses, ranking third in the country with 161 stolen bases, the Longhorns will have their hands full with the squad from the Sun Belt Conference as they regroup from an 0-2 performance in th...

A few dry days before the rains return

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned with sunshine and fair-weather clouds. It will end pretty much the same way with fewer clouds by late this afternoon. Today's normal high is 91. Most highs this afternoon will average the upper 80 to low 90s.Most highs at or a little below normalThe start of this sixth month will be dry. Rain chances go up in the western Hill Country Friday evening with only minor coverage and only a few hundredths of an inch for parts of Gillespie, Llano, Mason, and San Saba Counties. BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin An area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere is in northeast Arizona moving towards Texas. It makes its presence known Saturday night with an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms. This wet weather pattern will continue Sunday and Monday, the two days with our highest rain totals.Marginal flood threat both Sunday and MondayRain chances diminish some Tuesday and Wednesday.Some precipitation accumulation ...

Austin's summers are becoming hotter, more extreme

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meteorological summer (June, July, August) brings us the three warmest months of the year. Astronomical summer, which is designated by the Earth's position relative to the sun, falls on June 21. Our partners over at Climate Central found that Austin and the vast majority of cities across the country are experiencing warming summers. In fact, out of 247 locations across the country that they analyzed, 229 of them are experiencing an average warming of 2.4°F since 1970. That comes out to a whopping 93% of locations analyzed experiencing this warming. More impressively, a third of these locations warmed at least 3.0°F or more during the summer months since 1970.Not only are cities in the summer warming as a whole, but they are also experiencing more and more days above their average summer-time high temperatures. Climate Central found that since 1970, 60% of their locations analyzed are now experiencing at least 2 more additional weeks of above-average summer days.Who r...

Former NBA guard Troy Bell new head coach at alma mater Holy Angels

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

Former NBA guard Troy Bell is returning to his roots. The former All-American guard at Boston College and first-round NBA draft pick recently was named the next boys basketball coach at Holy Angels, his alma mater.Bell played for the Stars from 1995-99. He still stands as the program’s all-time leading scorer, tallying more than 2,000 career points.The 42-year-old is the second all-time leading scorer in Big East Conference history and had his jersey retired by Boston College in 2020. The guard played 13 years professionally, with the bulk of that time coming overseas.“We are thrilled to welcome Troy back on campus where his legendary basketball career began. I’m excited to see where he can take the Stars boys basketball program,” Stars athletic director Carolyn Arnebeck said in a statement. “Troy has an elite knowledge of the game and brings a contagious and unparalleled level of energy and enthusiasm in all that he does. I know the student-athletes, assistant coa...

NYSP: Gloversville man arrested following a loose dog complaint

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested Ernest J. Fancher III following an investigation into a complaint of multiple dogs on the loose in the area of State Route 29A. The dogs were initially returned to Fancher III but ended up in the possession of Mayfield Animal Control following an investigation into Fancher III's residence. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, other dogs at the residence appeared underweight. They were kept in unsanitary conditions and without available water. Police also located items determined to have been stolen from a resident in Fulton County. Fancher III was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, and an Agriculture and Markets Law violation. He was arraigned at the Mayfield Town Court on June 1 and remanded to the Fulton County Correctional Facili...

Ham radio fans to gather in East Greenbush

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ham radio enthusiasts are holding a celebration of the hobby in East Greenbush on Saturday. The Annual Hamfest of the East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association (EGARA) will meet at the East Greenbush Town Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MORE NEWS from News10 Fans consider the pastime a pre-cursor to social media. “One minute you might be talking to someone across town and the next minute you might be in contact with someone in England, Germany or Japan” said EGARA Club president Bryan Jackson. “It really makes it the world’s first social media platform” he added. Jackson added that Ham radio is still useful in the event that natural disasters, such as a hurricane, disables internet, cell phone, or landline usage. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The celebration will also be a swap meet for ham radio gear and accessories. Prizes and equipment will be distributed.For more details on the event, ...

Ranger locates missing Granville woman

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week, a New York State Forest Ranger stepped in to track down a woman missing since the previous day. Ranger assistance was requested by Washington County on Thursday, May 25, to find an 85-year-old woman with dementia who had wandered away from home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ranger assistance was called at around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday to the home of the woman and her husband. The missing woman had not been seen since 9 p.m. the previous evening. The Granville resident was found in the woods, laying near an ATV trail on the side of the road around noon. The ranger on the scene located the woman by tracking a footpath through leaf litter and debris. She was found disoriented and cold, but had not sustained any injuries.

Ulster County waives civil service exam fees

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ulster County has announced that they will be waiving all civil service exam fees for prospective government employees. They have also launched a new digital dashboard that will allow people to apply for jobs online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The policy went into effect as of June 1. The goal of the initiative is to bolster the county's workforce by increasing the accessibility of the application process. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger stated that “Our greatest asset in Ulster County is our people, and qualified candidates should be able to apply for positions in County government without paying a fee. Eliminating civil service exam fees promotes fair and equitable opportunities for positions in public service, regardless of means, and will encourage more qualified candidates to apply."  50%+ of NY counties declare States of Emergency over asylees Dawn Spader, Ulster County Directo...

Five things to know for NASCAR's Enjoy Illinois 300 this weekend

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:16:09 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Start your engines! NASCAR meets the Metro East once again as Enjoy Illinois 300 returns this weekend for the second consecutive year. The inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 race and festivities last year proved largely successful. NASCAR fans from all around the country gathered at the World Wide Technology Raceway for the race and three days worth of NASCAR-themed events. The raceway packed a sold-out crowd of 57,000 seats on race day, setting the stage for an encore this weekend. To get ready for raceway royalty in the St. Louis region, here are five things worth knowing ahead of the Enjoy Illinois 300. 1. When is the race? How can I watch? The Enjoy Illinois 300 race is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT. If you're unable to attend the NASCAR Cup Series race on a ticket, FS1 will carry the TV broadcast. Fans can also tune in via radio on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Fans planning to watch the race should expect for it to take at least three ...