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Lake Travis ISD in 'good shape' on staffing, superintendent says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — School is back in session for Lake Travis Independent School District and KXAN sat down with Superintendent Paul Norton to talk about the upcoming year.School safety and filling vacancies are a top priority for the district. NEXT: Set for School Last year, some bus routes had to be canceled because of a lack of bus drivers, but this year they have increased pay and hired 15 new drivers.Q&A with Lake Travis ISD Superintendent Paul NortonNabil Remadna: What are your goals for the school district this year?Norton: "There are a lot of things that are on people's minds when it comes to education. And now after this last legislative session, there is a lot that has changed, but still our number one priority is student safety. When you look at student safety, that has been a hot topic since Uvalde. We are very fortunate we have our own police department. We started a police department in 2021. This past school year, we had seven officers, including our police chief an...

Got a tomato crop? Here are 5 recipes to try

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

Juicy, acidic and sun-warmed sweet, a perfect summer tomato is a blessing. (A less perfect tomato is fine, if a little dull; a wan out-of-season tomato is to be avoided.) I eat tomatoes every day in August, sometimes at every meal. That’s why it’s Tomato Week here at Five Weeknight Dishes, with recipes that feature tomatoes: I can hardly think of anything else.Grated Tomato PastaIt’s tough to highlight peak summer tomatoes in pasta. To make the most out of their bright flavor, summer tomatoes should be minimally cooked. This recipe gently warms the fruit, so they keep their acidity and succulence. Since the tomato hasn’t had the liquid cooked out, it doesn’t cling to the spaghetti the way a cooked pomodoro would, but this keeps the dish light and bright, and makes it perfect for a hot summer day. Be sure to serve with plenty of bread to sop up the cheesy sauce that is left behind at the bottom of the bowl. If juicy, ripe tomatoes aren’t around, swap out for cherry tomatoes and blend...

Farah Stockman: How to make sure federal climate money helps everyone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

After President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act one year ago, Teslas began popping up everywhere in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I live. More solar panels appeared on my neighbors’ roofs. Mini split units that heat and cool became all the rage. In wealthy places, the tax credits that have been rolling out because of that landmark law nudged people who were on the fence to make big purchases that will reduce greenhouse gases.But in the neighborhood in Detroit where I’m renovating a house with my cousin, I have yet to spot a Tesla. People seem more focused on keeping a roof over their head than affixing solar panels to it. A contractor tried to talk us out of installing a mini split. “Gas is cheaper than electricity,” he said. We installed one anyway, but it doesn’t look likely that we’ll get a tax credit for it: Only owner-occupied residences are eligible, my tax preparer told me, and we don’t live in the house. That’s a hangover from the past, when tax credits aimed ...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: My Babysitter Brought Her Boyfriend to Our House W/Out Asking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Bonnie and it's about babysitting. Here's her email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. My husband and I recently came home early from a night out to find our babysitter sitting on the couch watching TV with her boyfriend. It looked innocent enough, but we had no idea he would be there. She didn't ask if he could come over and said nothing about it when we were leaving to go out. We don't think we want him there while our sitter has a job to do, which is looking after our children. Do you think we're overreacting, or do you think it's not a big deal that her boyfriend was there? I don't want to be the "uncool" parent, but it just didn't feel right. What would you do? Thanks so much. BonnieI'm with Bonnie on this. I don't think a boyfriend or girlfriend for that matter should come over when you're babysitting. It's a job. You don't bring someone else to yo...

5 things to know this Wednesday, August 16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It is Wednesday, my dudes. Happy hump day! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, a pair of systems are on the way out today. Showers will shut down and clouds will begin to clear. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! County and City officials along with community-based organizations met with the CEO of DocGo, the company contracted by NYC to care for the asylum seekers. Meanwhile, New York State Police are looking for information on a vehicle that is possibly tied to a homicide in Indian Lake. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Capital Region leaders meet with DocGOCounty and City officials along with community-based organizations met with the CEO of DocGo, the company contracted by NYC to care for the asylum seekers and News10 has the latest on how that meeting went.2. NYSP looking for info on jeep possibly connected to Indian Lake homicideNew York State Poli...

Vermont woman accused of cruelty to a child

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Shaftsbury, Vermont woman was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with cruelty to a child and more. Latasha Burdick, 38, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 7:06 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to Church Street in Shaftsbury for reports of a possible domestic assault. Following an investigation, police say that Burdick caused physical harm to a household member. Charges:Domestic assaultCruelty to a child Vermonter accused of domestic assault, violating conditions of release Burdick was arrested and taken to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. She was released on conditions and was ordered to appear in Bennington County Superior Court at a later date to answer to charges.

Ask Amy: Girlfriend weaponizes TikTok videos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

Dear Amy: My friend “Cynthia” and I have become much closer recently, as we have both gone through divorces and shared our experiences (I’m a guy).Cynthia recently moved back into the area after living a few states away, and we have been able to go out a few times.I am enjoying finally being on my own after a very mentally and emotionally draining divorce.I have been very open that I will not be sleeping around, and I have stated that I am interested in pursuing a long-term relationship, with an idea that we can begin exploring moving in together sometime next year.I have recently come across a “TikTok” page of Cynthia’s that (basically) is filled with videos airing out every small disagreement we’ve ever had, not to mention viewing me as a guy who “won’t commit” because I want to take my time working toward moving in together.These videos get thousands of views, and some of the comments (mostly very negative ones at my expense) include references...

Parliament strengthens integrity, independence and accountability 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months, EU affairs.These measures aim to reinforce integrity and close loopholes to protect the Institution and its Members from attempts to interfere in Parliament’s work.European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “The reforms we have put in place in the last months boost the integrity of Parliament's systems, make decision-making more transparent and strengthen the Parliament as a whole. We want to consolidate trust with the European citizens and re-affirm the European Parliament as an open institution. Next year we will return with a more modern and more efficient Parliament.”Closing loopholesThe Bureau approved revised rules on former members (new revolving door policy), new rules on access to the Parliament, and transparency obligations on interest representatives’ participation in events held on Parl...

Four-bedroom home in Palo Alto sells for $4.2 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

4211 Ynigo Way – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 4200 block of Ynigo Way in Palo Alto has a new owner. The 2,531-square-foot property, built in 1977, was sold on July 26, 2023. The $4,235,000 purchase price works out to $1,673 per square foot. This single-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,375-square-foot home on the 4200 block of Pomona Avenue in Palo Alto sold in July 2023, for $3,410,000, a price per square foot of $2,480. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Georgia Avenue, Palo Alto, in November 2022, a 1,534-square-foot home was sold for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $1,890. The home ...

Bridge: Aug. 16, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:40 GMT

“Are they really `bad’ habits if you enjoy indulging in them?” — graffiti.Declarer couldn’t have enjoyed the result in today’s deal. North-South bid easily to slam, stopping at the six level when North could show only one ace in response to South’s 4NT Blackwood inquiry. West led the nine of clubs, and South won in dummy and promptly led a trump. East took his ace and even more promptly returned a club, and West ruffed for down one.South grumbled about his misfortune, but a lot of players have the habits (all bad) of (1) playing too fast; (2) drawing trumps too soon and (3) failing to anticipate trouble.CONCERNSince only a club ruff can defeat the slam, and since West’s lead red-flags that possibility, South should lead a spade to his ace at Trick Two, then take the ace of diamonds and ruff his low diamond in dummy.South next takes the king of spades to discard his last low club. Having eliminated the danger of the club ruff, he can sa...