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Water compliance 'spotty' in Kyle in first week of new restrictions

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Kyle is in its first week of stage three water restrictions, and its assistant city manager said "dozens" of residents and business owners are not following the rules of water conservation. Kyle recently moved to stage three restrictions starting on Sept. 1 because its three water suppliers saw a drop in water levels from the lack of rain this summer. The city is currently in discussions with the city of San Marcos to purchase water for its residents. The biggest limitation for residents in the amended stage three restrictions is the amount of times they can use irrigation systems. The city will only allow businesses and homeowners to use their sprinkler system twice this month, but it appears some do not know the rules. Spreading education The city's water department is patrolling the area and looking for anyone who is not following the rules. In the first week of September, no one is allowed to use their sprinkler system. Jerry Hendrix, the city's...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Should I Shave My Head in Solidarity With A Friend W/Cancer

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Tony and it's about workplace peer pressure. Here's his email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I'm having an issue that might make me sound horrible, but I'm really not. I’m getting pressure from my coworkers to shave my head, and it’s not going to happen. There’s a woman at work who’s been fighting cancer, and…in a show of support…everyone at work has decided to shave their heads. It’s a touching gesture, but balding runs in my family and I’m not exactly kicking and screaming to help it along. As of now, I’m the only person in my office with a whole head of hair, and I’ve been getting regularly shamed for it…even though I’ve donated a substantial amount of money and time to support her in other ways (I just don’t talk about it because it’s not about me). Why do I feel so bad about this, am I being selfish? Should I just give in and do it? Hoping for good advic...

New procedures at Alton High School, board discussing new disciplinary acts

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - The Alton School Board meets for the first time Thursday morning since multiple fights last week at Alton High School led to changes at the school. The school board will hold a special meeting at Alton City Hall at 7:30 a.m. The district Superintendent Kristie Baumgartner told FOX 2 that the board is expected to discuss the fights from last Wednesday at the high school and there is a student disciplinary hearing on the agenda. However, Baumgartner says she does not expect any action to be taken at this particular meeting regarding the fights.Students returned to Alton High School Wednesday for the first time since the brawls. In an email to parents this week, Baumgartner called the fights "inexcusable" and "unacceptable."Her email outlined several new procedures and measures which started at the high school yesterday. Among them, the implementation of what Baumgartner calls "concealed weapon detection systems." Three teens die after car crashes into a University City...

Fire set inside building where man was previously murdered

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis firefighters put out four small fires in a vacant building in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis overnight.Someone set an old mattress, a pallet, and other materials on fire in four different areas of the building on south Grand Boulevard Near Meramec Street. That was just before 2:30 a.m. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning It's the same building where a 29-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday afternoon.

U.S. soccer player and fan to light Union Station wheel today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One lucky ticket holder to the U.S. Men's National Team vs. Uzbekistan match will be randomly selected to win an unforgettable experience.They'll join a U.S. player to light up the Union Station wheel in red, white, and blue Thursday night at sundown. To do so, they'll have to kick soccer balls into a goal. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning Downtown streetlight poles will also be lit red, white and blue. The U.S. vs. Uzbekistan match starts at 4:30 p.m.

Anheuser-Busch Biergarten hosting Kansas City Chiefs watch party tonight

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The 2023 NFL regular season starts Thursday and the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten wants you to join them for the kickoff.They are hosting a watch party for the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Detroit Lions. Among their usual selections, they'll also be selling 16-ounce Budweiser and Bud Light fold-of-honor aluminum bottles. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home The watch party starts at 6:00 p.m.

Madison County Salvation Army celebrating 100 years today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - The Madison County Salvation Army is celebrating 100 years of caring in the community, and they want you to join them to celebrate.They are holding an open house at their facility in Granite City on East 23rd Street from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home There'll be refreshments, photos and articles from the past 100 years, plus information on current services and programs. And kids can enjoy the red kettle bounce house.

St. Louis County hosting open house on Manchester annexation ballot issue

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County hosts its second open house Thursday night on the proposed Manchester annexation.The city of Manchester wants to annex a large area of unincorporated St. Louis County. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page opposes the plan. The issue will be on the November ballot. Bonne Terre mother nearly loses child to lead poisoning Locals can ask questions and learn how the change will affect them during the open house. The open house is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park.

Missouri officials discussing suicide prevention and youth mental health today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri officials will meet with local and national leaders to discuss suicide prevention and youth mental health on Thursday.It comes one year after the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline went into effect. Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Director Joseph Palm, and others will discuss how it's impacted Missourians. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home It starts at 11:00 a.m. A student-led pep rally and mental health information fair will be held afterward.

Delmar Loop Trolley back in action today

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Delmar Loop Trolley is back in action starting Thursday.It had to be shut down for the construction of a tower on DeBalivier Avenue. Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home It'll continue to operate Thursdays through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until October 29.