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Texas could ban instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity at all grade levels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is another step closer to barring students at all grade levels from receiving any instruction that mentions sexual orientation and gender identity. If it ultimately becomes law, the legislation would expand upon similar proposals in other states where critics labeled those bills as "don't say gay."The Texas Senate passed its version Tuesday of House Bill 890, which now includes a provision that schools may not provide "instruction, guidance, activities, or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to students enrolled in prekindergarten through 12th grade." The original legislation, introduced by Republican Rep. Keith Bell of Kaufman, dealt more narrowly with how school districts should outline the process to hear complaints. However, senators made significant changes to the language during their debate so that it now includes limiting instruction topics as well as creating what supporters call a "parental bill of rights." Texas Lege Update...

While Twins wait for injured players, rookies helping team stay above water

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

Baseball fans get excited when a rookie comes up and produces at the plate, of course. But sometimes their play in the field is the best indicator of how ready they are for the big leagues.It’s the split-second-decision making that tells you they’re not bowed by pressure.Edouardo Julien and Matt Wallner did a little of both in the Twins’ 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Target Field.Julien started the game with an opposite-field home run off Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafini, and Wallner, an outfielder from Forest Lake with a big arm and bat, doubled in a run for a 2-1 lead in the second.But each also made important defensive plays in the second inning when the Giants were close to tying the score.In right field with one out, Wallner charged a shallow liner and threw a bullet home to keep Lamonte Wade Jr. from attempting to score the tying run with one out in the first inning. In the second inning, Julien, a second baseman with a potent bat, threw...

Lineup announced for Guilderland summer concert series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Guilderland Performing Arts Center has announced its 44th summer concert series lineup. The free concerts take place at Tawasentha Park at 188 Route 146. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can enjoy the newly-renovated tiered audience seating area, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. New this year, food trucks will be at each concert.LineupJune 22: Kathleen Ehlinger conducting the Guilderland Town Band at 7 p.m.Food truck: Muddaddy FlatsJune 29: Hair of the Dog at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: High on the Hog BBQJuly 6: Hot Club of SaratogaFood truck: Buena ComidaJuly 13: Kathleen Ehlinger conducting the Guilderland Town Band at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: Muddaddy FlatsJuly 20: Big Fez and the SurfmaticsFood truck: High on the Hog BBQJuly 27: River of Dreams: Billy Joel Tribute at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: Flaco's TacosAugust 1: National Night Out featuring The Refrigerators at 6 p.m.Sponsored by th...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: May 26-28

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From Memorial Day events to Bennington's Mayfest Festival to the Albany Empire vs. Fayetteville Mustangs at MVP Arena, there are quite a few things happening on May 26, 27 and 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, May 26Memorial Day parades, events in the Capital RegionIce Cream giveaway, Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Grant Cottage opening day, 1000 Mount McGregor Road in Wilton, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Carnival, Cook Park in Colonie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troy In Bloom, downtown Troy, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.The GottaGetGon Folk Festival, Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pair planning to revive Amsterdam’s Emerald Cinemas Sa...

Police thwart Downtown St. Louis car break-ins; two teens with guns arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police stopped a group of at least five people from breaking into cars Wednesday evening around Downtown St. Louis. Two 18-year-olds are behind bars after the thwarted break-ins. The teenagers are accused of trying to break into cars and pulling out guns while they were confronted by police. Mom: Son with disabilities restrained at school 75 times in four years The situation unfolded just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, near the intersection of Lucas Street and North 10th Street. An officer on patrol was flagged down by a witness, who noted that several people were looking into cars and attempting to break into them. Moments later, police arrived to the area and noticed a group of suspects walking away from a car. As officers approached the suspects and gave orders, all of them started running away in various directions, and a foot chase followed. In the 1100 block of Lucas Street, two of the suspects pulled out guns from their pockets. Both tripped shortly after that and l...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks at the Family Arena this November

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is returning to St. Charles. The Family Arena has a buy one, get one deal for tickets.This one-of-a-kind show will visit St. Charles at Family Arena on November 4 and 5, 2023. The world's fastest growing monster trucks show brings fans a thrilling hot wheels glow party experience for the whole family.To cash in on the deal, use the code "summer" when buying your tickets from Ticket Master. Children's tickets start at $10 and adults at $25.

St. Charles County man accused of being unlicensed firearms dealer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Earlier this month, a federal grand jury indicted a St. Charles County man for allegedly selling firearms without a license.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Harry Trueblood, 68, appeared in federal court on May 12 and pleaded not guilty to being an unlicensed dealer. He'd been indicted two days prior.According to court documents, Trueblood sold unlicensed firearms from Jan. 1, 2021, to May 10, 2023.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives noted that 15 guns originally purchased from Trueblood had been recovered in criminal investigations. Trueblood bought and sold at least 70 firearms between January 2021 and March 2022. Mom: Son with disabilities restrained at school 75 times in four years ATF agents observed Trueblood selling firearms at gun shows, where background checks are not required for sales from private sellers. Prosecutors claim Trueblood sold a firearm to a convicted felon at one gun s...

Is it ‘Dee-Santis’ or ‘Deh-Santis’ running for president?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

Americans are getting to know Gov. Ron DeSantis as he mounts a bid for the White House. Now, they’ll have to figure out how to pronounce his last name.He’s gone back and forth between Dee-Santis and Deh-Santis over the years. In his presidential campaign launch ad on Wednesday night, he introduced himself as Dee-Santis, but in a follow-up video just a little later he went by the other one.The DeSantis campaign did not immediately respond to an inquiry Thursday into the preferred pronunciation. But the Dee-Santis or Deh-Santis question — albeit a trivial one — has prompted puzzlement for several years in Florida politics.As of late, it’s captured the attention of DeSantis’ political rival former President Donald Trump, who shared a Twitter post and video of the 44-year-old governor pronouncing his name differently. Twitter user “johnny maga” asked in the post, “Who changes the pronunciation of their own last name in their 40’s? Is there anything genuine about this guy?”Storms bring h...

Letters: Jeers for Lakers’ Lebron; tears for Broncos’ McManus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

The King of sore losersNo question, the Nuggets are the best in the West. But No. 6 for the Los Angeles Lakers needs to go to learn better sportsmanship.Without a doubt, the King is one of the greatest of all time, but as a gracious loser and role model for being a good sport, he earns a 0 on his jersey. The King did not stay on the floor at the finish of the game as his teammates did, congratulating fellow players.Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus would shake hands, as did Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio; tennis greats meet at the net; and Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes looked for each other at the end of the game.I believe I made my point that the King should change his name to Le Baby. King, grow up. There will always be room for one more loser.Jay Weinstein, DenverMcManus kicked to the curb too soonRe: “McManus announces the end to nine-year career in Denver,” May 24 sports storyI think the Broncos are going to regret letting Brandon McManus go. I can see him on another t...

Opinion: Denver’s crime is rampant. These three city council candidates don’t support the police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:53 GMT

Crime has hurt our community and our national reputation. And Denver voters should know before election day that two of the candidates for City Council have supported defunding or even abolishing the police, while a third candidate effectively tried to do the same with RTD’s police.Three years ago, Denver was ranked number two in the US News and World Report’s annual “Best Places to Live” survey.  In its most recent survey released this past week, Denver fell from 55th to 99th among 150 cities.An obvious factor in Denver’s precipitous fall from the top: crime rates. Denver is listed as the 15th most dangerous place to live in its survey. Let that sink in.Denver is ranked third in motor vehicle theft crime rates and sixth in property crime rates. Current data from the Denver Police Department’s website shows that over a 3-year average, violent crime is up almost 15%, with murders up by 11.5%. We also know that fentanyl cases filed by the Denver District Attorney have doubled ev...