Austin Energy works to expand awareness of its Medically Vulnerable Registry

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Austin Energy said it reached out to hundreds of thousands of customers with details about the Medically Vulnerable Registry, part of the Customer Assistance Program meant to help community members in need.Austin Energy said it reached out to customers to encourage them to register for extra help before a power outage. RELATED: How Austin Energy keeps track of medically vulnerable registry during outages "For customers who need critical care or have a serious illness, this registry provides personal case management from the City of Austin. Though customers on the registry are not guaranteed uninterrupted power or priority restoration during an emergency, they will work with a designated team member to establish a personalized emergency backup plan," the utility said.In order to qualify, Austin Energy said customers must meet one of the following criteria:They are on a life support system identified by City of Austin Code, Section 15-9-23They are being ...

EagleCam eaglet dies when its nest falls out of its tree on Sunday morning

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

A bald eagles’ nest that was being video-streamed on the state’s EagleCam fell Sunday, killing an eaglet that had hatched about a week earlier.“We wish we weren’t writing this post,” the Department of Natural Resources said on Facebook, “but the EagleCam nest fell out of the tree early this morning.”In a post update, the agency added, “We found the chick. It did not survive the fall. If you know where the nest is, we ask that you refrain from visiting.”Condolences poured in. “My heart is broken. RIP little one,” one person wrote on Facebook. “Rest in Peace sweet chick,” another said.The DNR had announced the eaglet’s hatching on Monday. “We have the new star of 2023!” it said. “This single chick will be one well cared-for eaglet. Egg hatched on 3/26 some time in the afternoon.”The eagle pair laid two eggs, one on Feb. 15 and the other on Feb. 18. One of the eggs broke on Feb. 21.One...

Queen Mary reopens for tours for first time since 2020

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

Long Beach's iconic Queen Mary has officially reopened for tours for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.The famous cruise ship began offering limited tour sales on Saturday, including the Glory Days Historical Tour, Steam and Steel Tour and the popular Haunted Encounters Tour.The first tours embarked on Saturday, but future tours can be reserved online now. Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary, said he was excited to welcome people aboard the ship once again to tour the Southern California landmark.“With expert guides to lead the way, these tours provide our guests with a unique perspective of The Queen Mary and allow visitors to discover the fascinating stories that have made her an icon of the seas," Caloca said. "From her majestic construction to her harrowing wartime service and beyond, the Queen Mary has lived a life of adventure, romance and intrigue. This is just one of the things we plan on unveiling as we welcome back our guests...

Vehicle with multiple children inside crashes into Santa Ana police car; driver arrested for DUI

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

A driver was arrested after crashing their vehicle into a Santa Ana Police Department cruiser late Saturday night, while several children were riding in the suspect's vehicle.It happened around 11 p.m. on the 500 block of West Civic Drive in Santa Ana, police said.Video from the scene showed a dark-colored Chevrolet SUV parked on a sidewalk with large dents in its passenger side, while a Santa Ana police SUV sat disabled in the roadway with major front end damage.Police said all of those involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.Several children were seen as they were evaluated and treated by paramedics. The unidentified driver was arrested at the scene, but police said the exact relationship between the driver and the children is unclear.

Police shoot suspected intruder at Ford plant

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — A man is in critical condition after police shot him afer he tried to get into a Ford plant in Wayne.The Wayne Police Department responded around 7 p.m. Saturday to a report of a man with a gun trying to gain entrance to the plant, the Detroit News reported. Officers encountered the man outside an employee entrance area. Police said in a statement the man pointed a handgun at officers and one officer shot him.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect in Oakland fatal crash, who was later injured in police shooting, takes 12-year prison term Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police say hostage suspect had replica gun, ordered mother to tie her son’s hands Crime and Public Safety | Video shows California deputies fatally shooting mentally ill man wielding a spiked club Crime and Public Safety | San Jose hostage barricade incident ends after police shoot and kill machete-wielding man Crime and...

“Saturday Night Live” aborda en su secuencia inicial la acusación contra Trump

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

(CNN) — La secuencia inicial de “Saturday Night Live” mostró al comediante James Austin Johnson considerando un posible tiempo en la cárcel mientras interpretaba a un acusado expresidente Donald Trump.“Bueno, amigos, sucedió. Me acusaron”, dijo Johnson, y más tarde bromeó sobre la retórica del expresidente: “Lo que los demócratas de izquierda radical me están haciendo es peor que cualquier crimen que haya cometido, y he cometido muchos”.En el rol de Trump, Johnson bromeó diciendo que iba a sacar un álbum de 30 versiones clásicas para recaudar dinero de sus partidarios llamado “Now That’s What I Call My Legal Defense Fund”, un juego de palabras con los álbumes musicales de grandes éxitos “Now That’s What I Call”.A Trump lo acusaron. Esto es lo que sigue ahora en la corte“Amigos, su dinero duramente ganado es importante. Si voy a la cárcel, necesitaré dinero para los bocadillos de la comisaría”, ...

CBS’ Grant believed to be 1st Black director of a title game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

Mark Grant was considering retirement two years ago after a long career as a director at CBS and ESPN. Those plans changed though when CBS Sports executives offered him the chance to be the lead director for college basketball and the NCAA Tournament.Grant will be the director for Monday night’s national championship game between San Diego State and UConn, and it’s believed he will be the first Black director for a championship game in any sport.“I know what this means to people who look like me, and I don’t take that lightly at all,” Grant said. “When you think about it, there haven’t been many opportunities. I hope this will open doors and give some opportunities to other people. We have a lot of talented Black people doing sports, I hope that they can look at me and say, ‘Well, if he can do it, then so can I.’ It just takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation and luck. You’ve got to be in the right place at the right time. ”Grant replaced Bob Fishman, who retire...

Potter fired by Chelsea after 6 months in charge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea has fired manager Graham Potter with the club languishing in the middle of the Premier League standings despite spending around $630 million on players in the last two transfer windows.The team announced Potter’s departure on Sunday, a day after a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa that left Chelsea in 11th place.“Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition,” Chelsea said. Potter was hired in September to replace Thomas Tuchel.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Springs pitches 6 hitless innings, Greene singles in 7th

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:21 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, and Riley Greene got the Detroit Tigers’ first hit Sunday with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh.Springs struck out a career-high 12 and matched his high of six innings. He threw 58 of 81 pitches for strikes.Detroit had just one runner against Springs: Nick Maton drew a two-out walk in the second. Greene hit a grounder leading off the seventh that first baseman Luke Raley fielded near the outfield grass. Greene beat Raley’s toss to Poche at first.Spring’s previous career-high of nine strikeouts was last June 23 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Springs signed a $31 million, four-year contract during the offseason after moving from the bullpen to the rotation in 2022. He was 9-5 with a 2.46 ERA last season in 25 starts and eight relief appearances.The Rays lead 4-0.___ More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Source