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When's the last time Texas went one day without a death on state roads?

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than two decades, the Texas Department of Transportation has reported at least one death every single day on state roadways.Tuesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the last day Texas went without any traffic fatalities, with the last death-free day marked on Nov. 7, 2000. TxDOT officials said that streak nearly ended this year in February, when one death was reported compared to the average 12 traffic fatalities that happen on state roads each day. New Texas law to allow temporary highway speed limits under certain conditions In the 23 years of continuous roadway deaths, more than 83,000 people have died as a result of a Texas-based crash.“Each life lost means a family, neighborhood and community are impacted for a lifetime, and we take safety very seriously as we work to end this horrible streak,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in a release. “But it’s going to take all of us working together to get this done.”Officials added TxDOT's latest 10-...

ACC to close for Veterans Day on Friday

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Community College said it would close Friday in observance of Veterans Day. According to ACC, registration for the spring semester remains open. The school asks students to register early before classes fill up. The ACC spring semester begins Jan. 16. The school said it offers multiple classroom formats for all schedules. ACC staff will be available during regular hours, the college said, to help students plan, register, and pay/set up a payment plan for spring classes.

'Re-Building Together St. Louis' and Home Depot making repairs at veterans' homes

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Saturday is Veterans Day, so the federal holiday is being observed Friday.Government offices are closed. For some, it's a day of giving back to those who served. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands Some area military veterans are getting a helping hand around the house. 'Re-Building Together St. Louis' and Home Depot are teaming up Friday to help five local vets with some much-needed home repairs and revitalization.More than 60 volunteers will provide the work.

Operation Food Search and Schnucks collab on Thanksgiving food giveaway today

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Volunteers will be handing out Thanksgiving meals on Friday, complete with all the fixings. They'll go to families in need. Rush-hour demonstrations unfold in St. Louis City & County It's an annual collaboration between Operation Food Search and Schnucks. The invitation-only event provides meals to families served by the food pantry.They'll distribute a thousand frozen turkeys, along with non-perishable side dishes. It's the largest Thanksgiving meal giveaway in the area.

'Upper Deck Golf' returns to Busch Stadium today

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Expect to see golf balls instead of baseballs at Busch Stadium this weekend. That's because 'Upper Deck Golf' is returning to the iconic St. Louis Ballpark.Fans have a chance to hit tee shots throughout Busch Stadium while enjoying music, beer, and food. There will also be golf challenges and a clubhouse festival. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands It's available for anyone 12 and up. It's $80 to $100 per person, depending on if you get the standard or VIP tee times.You can also bring your own clubs if you want, but some will be provided. Upper Deck Golf runs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Lewis and Clark Community College hosting e-waste recycling drive today

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

GODFREY, Ill. - Lewis and Clark Community College and the village of Godfrey, Illinois, are holding a community e-waste event Friday and Saturday.It's from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Tolle Lane parking lot on campus. You can bring any used electronics, including computers, printers, video game consoles, home appliances, lawn equipment, and old motors. Rush-hour demonstrations unfold in St. Louis City & County Some items will require a fee to be donated. Those include flat-screen TVs, computer monitors, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators.Some items won't be accepted, such as DVDs, CDs, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and alkaline batteries.

Major food chains holding special Veterans Day deals

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some major chains have special deals for U.S. service members.Denny's is celebrating all who served in the military with a free grand slam breakfast Friday until noon. IHOP is dishing out free red, white, and blue pancakes or pancake combo Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands On Saturday, veterans can also get a free donut at Dunkin', a free donut and coffee at Krispy Kreme, and free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Special mass and blessings for Veterans Day at Assumption Catholic School

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Saturday is Veterans Day, but several events honoring the nation's heroes are going on Friday.'Assumption Catholic School' in O'Fallon, Missouri, will hold a special mass Friday. Rush-hour demonstrations unfold in St. Louis City & County Students will present medals and give blessings to veterans and service members. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms.There will be donuts and coffee after mass. It starts at 8:00 a.m.

St. Louis Board of Education sues state over new charter school approval

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Board of St. Louis Public Schools is suing the state to try and stop a new charter school from opening in the city.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that 'Believe STL Academy' failed to inform the school district of its intent to open in fall 2024. The SLPS board sued the academy, the Missouri State Board of Education, and the Missouri State Charter School Commission. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands Charter school operators are required to provide the local school district with a copy of their application within five days of filing their sponsorship. SLPS said that they never got the application, but the state Board of Education approved the new school last month.

Colorado-only beer taproom opening in former brewery on 7th Avenue

Published Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:25 GMT

Local craft beers will begin flowing again at the corner of 7th Avenue and Sherman Street this weekend when a new spot, Out of the Barrel Taproom, turns on the faucets.The bar will specialize in pouring beers from smaller and lesser-known breweries throughout the state, said Kyle Roche, who is opening Out of the Barrel with his wife, Samantha. “We’re looking for unique, small-batch stuff … and we’ll go anywhere in Colorado to find it.”Out of the Barrel replaces three-and-a-half-year-old Counter Culture Brewery & Grille, which closed in March for renovations, according to a sign on the door, but never reopened. Counter Culture left behind all of its equipment, furnishings and supplies.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Longmont beer maker moving in with fellow brewery in Wheat Ridge Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dry Dock Brewing will close Aurora production brewery, partner with Great Divide Restaurants, Food and Drink | Bud L...