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Elgin ISD turns to Spain to fill teacher vacancies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — Students are back in the classroom once again at Elgin Independent School District.Teachers, like Maria Gallego, are busy learning a lot of new names, but she's also still learning about Elgin.She is one of 11 teachers in the district who came to Texas to teach, and she said this will be her second year."It is very good to see them improve along their year," Gallego said.Daniel Cansino heard about the Texas Spain International Teacher Program as well and also signed up."Here I teach Spanish so I feel like I am at home," Cansino said. Leander ISD welcomes teachers from Australia, Jamaica as school year starts again Both teachers are bilingual, and with a high demand for teachers who can speak Spanish, they were welcomed with open arms."I did not know I was helping to fill a position until I get here," Gallego said. "So, I am happy, they are happy, it is a win-win."The program helps fill much needed positions, but it also allows the teachers to teach students a...

Where do the rich live in Austin? ABJ map shows the way to wealth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

AUSTIN (ABJ) — If you want to find the metro's wealthiest ZIP codes, you’ll need to travel west of MoPac Expressway.The top five on Austin Business Journal's latest list of ZIPs ranked by median household income form a loose band stretching from the hilly bends of Lake Austin down to Driftwood. That household income ranged from $187,778 in the No. 1, the 78733 ZIP that includes the Barton Creek neighborhood, to $153,438 in 78619, on the southwest fringe of the capital city in Hays County.That's no surprise — Austin's wealth has long been concentrated on its west side. But ABJ's list, which uses U.S. Census Bureau data, shows how that level of wealth is changing: in 2020, median household income in 78733 was $171,027 and in 78619 it was $136,779.Read the full story and list on the Austin Business Journal.

Public is invited as Viking River Cruises returns to St. Paul on Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

When Viking River Cruises sails into downtown St. Paul with its custom-built luxury liner on Saturday morning, the public is invited to welcome visitors and wish them a bon voyage.The city of St. Paul, the Visit St. Paul tourism bureau and the St. Paul Downtown Alliance will celebrate the state-of-the-art cruise boat’s return to the banks of the downtown Mississippi River at 8 a.m. Saturday at Lambert’s Landing.Visitors are invited to take photos in front of the 386-passenger cruise ship and enjoy live music and food trucks between 8 and 10 a.m.Earlier: We went aboard the Viking Mississippi, a luxury cruise liner, on its St. Paul stop.Lambert’s Landing is at 494 Shepard Road.After years of preparation, Viking launched its travel experiences between New Orleans and St. Paul a year ago with trips ranging from eight to 15 days.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Hamline plans forum on academic freedom after classroom controversy Things to Do | Ba...

Troy man arrested, accused of stealing car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man was arrested after a stolen car was recovered Thursday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 2 p.m., police said Stephon Polite, 31, was driving a stolen vehicle on Chrisler Avenue. The car was followed until a traffic stop could be made on Balltown Road in the town of Niskayuna.Polite was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.

Clifton Park man accused of luring child into vehicle at Stewart's

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Clifton Park man was arrested for allegedly luring a child into a car at Stewart's. The incident took place around 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Stewart's Shop on Route 146 in Halfmoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said Joseph Kohler, 48, lured a 16-year-old child into a vehicle to commit a sex offense. Kohler was charged with Luring a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Providing a False Written Statement about the incident to police.He was arraigned and released. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (518) 885-6761.

Habitat for Humanity building new home in Rotterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Construction is continuing on a new home on Cramer Avenue in Rotterdam. It's being built through Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that helps people find stable shelter.Organizers said the property was abandoned for decades, and local leaders are excited to turn it into a place that people can call home. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "So to be able to have a brand new, affordable house that they can actually afford, and is suitable for their family, they can know they never have to wait until the end of the lease to see if the landlord is going to raise the rent. This is a much more stable situation for them."The organization will also teach the new homeowners how to take care of the structure.

'Stop work' order triggers $7K bill in Jennings as resignations stack up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. – A councilman in Jennings said the state of the city is not good after several resignations and a stop work order issued on a multi-million-dollar project funded by taxpayers.Irvetta Williams helped organize the construction of the new city hall in Jennings, up until two weeks ago. She said she had no choice but to back out as the project's construction manager."To issue a notice of termination because of difficulties in moving the project forward and working alongside the current administration, it really broke my heart," Williams said. "It meant everything to me. This project for me, as a Black female in America, doing what I do in construction management."Williams grew up in Jennings."This was the site of the River Roads Mall," Williams said.Earlier this week, FOX Files obtained a letter sent by Williams to Mayor Gary Johnson dated Aug. 4 that terminated her agreement with the city."The project has been suspended for more than 90 days," she wrote.Williams said they...

With only a few chances left, Wainwright chases 200 career wins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – In 2006, Adam Wainwright was 24 years old and helped the Cardinals win the World Series in his first full season.Now, in the twilight of his career with the Redbirds, Wainwright is hoping to etch his name in the history books by becoming the 123rd MLB pitcher to reach 200 wins.“It would mean a lot to us,” Cardinals fan Nate Brown said.Wainwright is just two wins shy of the milestone.“Cardinals will do everything they can to get him there,” fan Jeromy Mouw told FOX 2 on Thursday.After a promising spring training, the Cardinals have floundered through the regular season, and fans aren’t holding back. Several fans gave the team a “C” for this season’s performance.The Cardinals are eight games out of the playoffs, and with just 40 games left, all attention is on Waino. If he stays healthy, he'll have at least five more chances this season to reach 200.“I think Cardinals fans all over the nation would certainly get behind him and certainly cheer and party as hard as he can,” ...

MetroLink security updates moving forward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Thursday marked a milestone for sweeping MetroLink security changes.Metro put out a call for bids to install new gates and fences that will allow only ticketed riders onto train platforms, as opposed to the current open platform system.There’s another big change coming. These changes are coming fast.By spring 2024, you may be watching trains come and go from behind locked gates unless you have a ticket. Eventually, you’ll be able to use tickets loaded on a phone app to swipe and get through the gates. Police in Metro’s real-time camera center will be watching through the new network of smart surveillance cameras.“Look folks, we’ve ordered gates. They are coming,” said Taulby Roach, president and CEO of Bi-State Development. “I think that’s a big piece of news for the St. Louis transit community.” The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The Washington Park MetroLink Station and three others in Illinois will be the first to see the changes. All...

Alfonso, Quintana spark Mets to 4-2 victory over Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pete Alfonso hit a two-run homer. José Quintana won for the first time this season and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday night to open a four-game series.Quintana (1-4) beat his former team by pitching into the seventh inning. He gave up three hits, including a homer in the seventh to Tyler O’Neill, and two runs. It was his first time facing the Cardinals since signing with the Mets as a free agent in the offseason.Tim Locastro led off the ninth with a pinch-hit home run, his first this season for New York. It was the third one of his career.Trevor Gott pitched the ninth for his first save. He got Paul Goldschmidt looking with two on to end the game.The Mets have won four of their past five games.The loss denied Adam Wainwright (3-8) a chance to pick up career win No. 199. But it was a better outing for the 41-year-old right-hander, who is in his final season.Wainwright, plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness this season, pitched six in...