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Harris County to rebrand itself as 'Bey County' for Beyoncé concerts

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Businesses will buzz this weekend when Beyoncé fans flock to Houston for two nights of concerts, and local leaders are taking action to show their appreciation for the big economic boost the singer is expected to bring her hometown. Harris County commissioners approved a resolution this week to ceremoniously rename the area as "Bey County" on Saturday and Sunday, which are when the Renaissance World Tour shows will happen at NRG Stadium. The resolution reads this honor for Beyoncé and her tour is for "its positive economic impact on the local economy, in recognition of her unwavering service and commitment to the community, and in celebration of her many accomplishments as an artist." Actress goes into labor during Beyoncé concert When she belts the song "Who Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé reminds listeners she's from "Houston, Texas, baby," and the commissioners court noted that history in their resolution. They pointed out Beyoncé was born in Houst...

Dane Mizutani: Yes, the Vikings reeked of desperation this week. No, that’s not a bad thing.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

Let’s just say the Vikings haven’t exactly been the epitome of excellence heading into their matchup with the Los Angles Chargers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. As much as they still believe they can compete at a high level despite sitting at 0-2, the Vikings seemed to slip into a state of panic this week, willing to try pretty much anything in the name of improvement.How else would they explain signing offensive lineman Dalton Risner six weeks after they should have been brought him in? How else would they explain trading for running back Cam Akers on a whim after he was exiled from his previous team? How else would they explain having head coach Kevin O’Connell literally buy new pieces of equipment to help teach the basics of ball security in practice?Those scenes from TCO Performance Center spoke for themselves.  Yes, the Vikings reeked of desperation this week. No, that’s not a bad thing.A desperate team can be a dangerous team.The fact that th...

Young blue liner Calen Addison vows to even things up for Wild

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

After getting a couple of brief looks at the NHL level the previous two seasons, Calen Addison seemed to be on his way last season — until he wasn’t.After playing 56 games through February with the Wild, the defenseman played only five more games all season, and none in Minnesota’s six-game, first-round playoff series against Dallas.The Wild liked what Addison did on the power play, where he found a role as an aggressive point man on the top unit, amassing 18 points, all assists — more than any other rookie in 2022-23. But coaches didn’t trust him enough defensively to play down the stretch and ended the season as a consistent healthy scratch.In 62 games, he had three goals and 26 assists — one point fewer than the franchise record set by Filip Kuba in 2000-01 — but was a minus-17, worst by a long shot on the team.“His willingness to have success for the team on the power play is great. We need that in 5-on-5 and if he’s killing penalties, we need that, too,” head coach Dean Evason ...

New documentary highlighting local snow sports to premiere at ‘Bucktoberfest’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

A new local documentary eschews flashy extreme sports to instead focus on the Twin Cities snowboarding and skiing scene.The film, “100 Foot Mountain,” will premiere 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 23, at the Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, and admission will be free. The film highlights the winter sports community in the heart of the Twin Cities that caters to the young and first-timers at the Como Park Ski Center.“It’s not always about the steepest and most extreme terrain, but about providing those spaces for people to learn their first turns, enjoy the winter landscape, and develop a passion for sliding on snow,” producer Matthew Zabransky of midwestskiers.com said in a release.The film will be one of several shown to cap off Buck Hill’s “Bucktoberfest” event Saturday.The ski hill’s version of Oktoberfest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a beer sampling session ($8), barbecue and live music. Also this weekend is Buck Hill’s annual co...

Capital Region Fur Ball to be held at Rivers Casino

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Animal Protective Foundation announced they will be presenting the 2023 Capital Region Fur Ball Auction and Gala at Rivers Casino. The event is scheduled for October 7 at 6 p.m. and will be emceed by NEWS10's own Steve Caporizzo. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual fundraiser will help the Animal Protective Foundation in their ongoing mission of providing medical care, housing, food and support to local companion animals in need. The evening will feature auctions, a gourmet dinner and a program showcasing APF's continued efforts in the area. “We look forward to pet lovers throughout the area joining us for our most important fundraising event of the year,” said Joe Lisella, APF Executive Director. “We will also be showcasing an important new program that will positively impact the most vulnerable animals in our community.” Longtime Albany police officer retires “The funds raised at T...

Man accused of trying to steal used cooking oil in South Glens Falls

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal used cooking oil from a business in South Glens Falls. The South Glens Falls Police Department arrested Raphael Lopez, 24, of the Bronx, on September 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 8:15 a.m. that day, police responded to the closed business on Saratoga Avenue. The business owner was alerted of the alleged theft from a security camera at the business while at home.The owner then went to the business and confronted Lopez, said police. The used cooking oil was in a vat behind the closed business. Used cooking oil thefts on the rise in the Capital Region Lopez was driving a van with a large tank and siphoning equipment, and was backed up to the used oil vat when the owner arrived, said police. Lopez did not transfer any oil into the van's tank.Lopez was charged with attempted petit larceny and was issued a traffic ticket for ha...

Wool and art spin this weekend at WashCo Fairgrounds

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wool and the wisdom that comes with it are weaving their way to the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns to the home of the Washington County Fair this weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Live music, children's activities, craft workshops, and more come to the fairground from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Over 130 artisans, farmers and craftspeople call the festival home for the weekend. Adult admission is $5, and children under 13 get in for free. Free parking is available aplenty at the fairgrounds.The full festival schedule includes:Saturday, Sept. 23Hands-on workshopsFor the Love of Color and Texture: Exploring Art Batt Construction for All Fiber Desires10 a.m.Fundamentals of art yarn spinning, drum carding, and yarn for weaving; participants will leave with an art batt or twoIntermediate and Advan...

UAW strike expands against GM and Stellantis; progress reported with Ford

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against two of the big three automakers.UAW President Shawn Fain made the announcement earlier Friday morning. Fain says there is not enough progress being made in talks with GM and Stellantis, so on Friday, the strike against those two companies will grow to include all of GM and Stellantis’ parts and distribution centers.Those total 38 centers in 20 states.That is significant because distribution centers generally send parts to dealerships for repairs. With workers at those centers on strike, that could cripple the dealerships’ ability to do repairs, which is a profitable part of their business.Fain shares that the progress is being made in talks with Ford, so the strike there will not expand. The original three plants where the UAW strike started last week, including Wentzville, will continue to strike. 38 car parts distributing centers joining UAW strike Here is some of what Fain said at Friday's con...

Officers no longer employed in aftermath of inmate escape from Mercy Hospital

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Officers who were responsible for keeping inmate Tommy Boyd in custody have undergone an investigation by the Missouri Department of Correction and have since been no longer employed.According to Karen Pojmann, the Director of Communications, the officers in charge of the escaped inmate, Boyd, have been terminated from the police department.Pojmann stated, 'While the Missouri Department of Corrections has strict protocols in place for transporting and supervising offenders receiving hospital care, our investigation has concluded that departmental protocol was not followed regarding offender Boyd at Mercy Hospital South. Appropriate personnel action has been taken. I can confirm that the officers involved are no longer employed by the department.' 38 car parts distributing centers joining UAW strike The search for inmate Tommy Boyd has ended, and he has been returned to the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections after walking out of St. Louis Mercy Hospital ...

Threatening texts at a daycare lead to employee's arrest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:47 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. - Little Treasures Child Development Center received unsettling text messages on a business phone on September 20, 2023, at approximately 1:10 p.m. These messages did not contain specific threats, and the daycare operates across multiple counties.The following day, on September 21, 2023, at 7:23 am, Williamson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the daycare located on Old Route 13 in Carterville. They had discovered threatening text messages sent to the business phones at two of the center's locations.During the investigation, another message was received at both locations, stating, "Today watch urselfs." As a precaution, law enforcement remained on the scene to trace the source of the messages.At 9:43 am, two more text messages, including a bomb threat, were received. In response, both facilities were evacuated, with personnel and children relocated to secure areas. Fire and EMS teams were nearby, and explosive detection K9 units were deployed. The search...