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B-52s call off White House state dinner performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

(The Hill) -- The B-52s are bowing out of their White House performance at the state dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with first lady Jill Biden suggesting the band would opt out due to the Israel-Hamas war.The “Love Shack” singers were poised to entertain guests on Wednesday at the black-tie event. But at a media preview held on the eve of the dinner, the first lady announced, “While we had initially planned for the legendary B-52s to perform their iconic dance and party music, we are now in a time when so many are facing sorrow and pain.”“So we made a few adjustments to the entertainment portion of the evening,” she said. Hundreds of Hollywood celebrities praise Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war The group will instead attend the state dinner as guests, according to Biden.“The president’s own Marine Band and the Army and Air Force Strolling Strings will provide instrumental music for the dinner,” she added.While Biden didn’t specifically cite...

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo kicks off today in Taylor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — This ain't their first rodeo.The third annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo returns on Wenesday and runs through Saturday at the Williamson County Expo Center, located at 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. The festivities will include carnival rides, a rodeo, a beer and wine garden, food, local craft vendors, music, pig races and a petting zoo.The fair is offering free gate admission to all attendees tonight. This evening will also feature a junior rodeo.On Thursday, free admission will be available for veterans, first responders and active military members as part of the Central Texas Community Foundation Veterans Night, per the release.The rodeo will take place in the evenings on Friday and Saturday, with concerts held after the rodeo. Friday's Tejano Night musical theme will feature a Selena tribute by singer Amanda Solis, along with music from Mariachi Del Toro and a performance done by the Round Rock Ballet Folklorico.The third annual Willia...

DEA agents to visit Georgetown ISD schools Wednesday for Red Ribbon Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration will visit two Georgetown Independent School District Elementary schools by helicopter on Wednesday to bring an anti-drug message to students, the district said.The agents will be on board a Texas Joint Counterdrug Task Force (JCDTF) helicopter that will make stops at Purl Elementary and Wolf Ranch Elementary, according to the district announcement. The district said the DEA agents will educate students on "drug demand awareness, reduction and prevention." 2 arrested after Georgetown students fentanyl related death According to the district, the agents will give a 15 minute anti-drug presentation to the students, and then the students and teachers will tour the JCDTF helicopter and take pictures with the pilots.The helicopter will be at Purl Elementary from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and Wolf Ranch Elementary from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m., according to the district.The district said the task force and DEA partner during O...

Bring your pup to 'Dogtober' in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Humans aren't the only ones enjoying the spooky season. The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is inviting you to bring your furry friend to Dogtober on Friday with vendors lining the street in Monument Square from 5 to 9 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A dog costume contest will be offered, as well as trick-or-treating at participating businesses for kids. There will be several vendors selling dog treats and apparel as well as dog trainers, animal sanctuaries, and more.“We’re so excited to bring people and their pups to Downtown to celebrate the Halloween season! We love seeing our streets, restaurants, and retail shops full of people because Downtown Troy has so much to offer,” said Isabella Marchese, Marketing Director, Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. “Plus, who doesn’t want to see a bunch of pups in cute costumes getting treats?!”

String of business break-ins in south St. Louis City, police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Multiple break-ins overnight at south St. Louis businesses have the police very busy at this hour.'Broadway Mart,' on the 4200 block of South Broadway, not far at all from I-55, is one of the businesses that was hit in the string of overnight break-ins. Significant damage was done to the door at the scene. It appears that broken lights from a vehicle of some sort are outside the door.FOX 2 reporters actually noticed the damage when arriving to do live shots in front of an 'O'Reilly Auto Parts' store very close to there, which was also broken into. Police are also at that location.The break-ins started at the 'Family Dollar' on the 4600 block of Gravois. Police responded there just before 2:00 a.m. In that case, the door was damaged, but it was not ripped off. Again, no word on what may have been taken. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Opposition to 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' today in St. Louis City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There is opposition Wednesday morning to an 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' proposal in St. Louis City.Mayor Tishaura Jones and three aldermen are now voicing opposition to the current plan, citing various legal concerns, including conflicts with state law. The plan would decriminalize homelessness. It would create a pathway for safe camping areas and remove barriers to establishing homeless shelters.According to FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Aldermen Anne Schweitzer,Michael Browning, and Shameem Clark Hubbard said they couldn't support proposed bills, making it easier to open homeless shelters across the city and harder to clear homeless encampments. They haven't said what revisions would change their minds. Without their support, it's not clear how proposals can get out of committee and to the full board. ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brittish Cierrah Williams sentenced to prison A spokeperson for the mayor says Jones couldn't support a bill mandating the esta...

St. Louis County Council cracking down on open carry for teens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Council approves a plan to crack down on teens openly carrying guns.The bill passed with a four-to-two vote. It would require a concealed carry license to openly carry a gun in an unincorporated county. That blocks teens from open carrying because minors can't get a concealed carry license. Local cops unmask international suspects’ clever crime tricks The state hasn't said it's going to sue to stop the city's law. The county's bill won't apply to dozens of municipalities. Lawmakers want those municipalities to pass their own version.The new bill heads to County Executive Sam Page, who is expected to sign it.

'Youth of the Year' announcement at Boys and Girls Clubs 'Great Futures Gala' tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis will host its annual 'Great Futures Gala' Wednesday. It's the organization's largest fundraising event.It's also when the 2023 'Youth of the Year' will be announced. Three of the four finalists will receive a scholarship. Third place gets $1,000, second place gets $2,500, and first place gets $5,000 ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brittish Cierrah Williams sentenced to prison The Youth of the Year winner will also get a car. Wednesday night's gala will be at The Armory, starting at 6:00 p.m.

STLCC Forest Park breaking ground on transportation center today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Community College at Forest Park is set to break ground on a new transportation center on Wednesday.Organizers say it will bring the college's car and diesel technology and professional truck driving programs under one roof with more room for students. The center will also include a 193,000-square-foot truck driving lot for on-hand training. Local cops unmask international suspects’ clever crime tricks By summer 2025, the center should be complete and cost $48 million.

Broncos roundtable: Should Denver sell at the trade deadline even if they beat Kansas City for first time in 17 tries?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:41 GMT

Parker Gabriel, Broncos beat reporter: Alright, guys, the Broncos are fresh off a 19-17 win against Green Bay and relatively healthy, so let’s just for a second allow for a strange thought: What happens if they beat Kansas City in the snow (yeah, it might snow) on Sunday at Empower Field? They’d be 3-5 going into the bye week and with the trade deadline looming Tuesday. We know teams are calling inquiring as to the availability of Denver players figuring the team is likely to sell. Should they at least wait until after Sunday to say yes? Should they reconsider altogether if they knock off Patrick Mahomes for the first time? A year ago, the Broncos beat Jacksonville in London to get to 3-5 going into the bye week and George Paton still sent Bradley Chubb to Miami at the deadline for a first-round pick. I’d understand the temptation to hold, but at the end of the day you either need to rebuild or you don’t. You already have a vision for next year’s roster...