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Dirt has yet to turn on Leander Springs lagoon project as deadline approaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- One of the most alluring projects planned in the region remains in question as deadlines to develop it are fast approaching and little progress has been seen.In October 2020, Leander officials announced a public-private partnership to build the billion-dollar Leander Springs project that would be anchored by a 4-acre lagoon, up to 1,600 multifamily units, a hotel and more than 1 million square feet of commercial space. Developers have secured incentives and final zoning approval for the project about a 35-minute drive from downtown Austin, but the 78-acre plot of land remains undeveloped.Now, the clock is ticking for Leander Springs LLC, which is controlled by Austin-based iLand Development Group, to bring the lagoon to life, based on contractual obligations.Read the full story at Austin Business Journal.

Weekend Watch: Trail of Lights, Marble Falls Walkway of Lights & more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If anyone's looking to get into the holiday spirit, then there are plenty of fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Austin area. Meteorologist Sean Kelly shares some of the festive things for people of all ages to see in Central Texas, and here are a few of those options: FORECAST: Friday’s cold front brings rain then wind Holiday light show at Mozart's Coffee Roasters in west Austin. Marble Falls Walkway of Lights at Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive. Trail of Lights in south Austin's Zilker Park. Holiday pop-up bars for adults throughout Austin. During a live-streamed conversation, Kelly also discussed what's in store for this weekend's weather to get everyone ready for the fun ahead.

Car crashes into Vermont Dollar General

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

ARLINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Kia Optima crashed into a Dollar General in Arlington, Vermont, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday causing property damage. The driver did not suffer any injuries in the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to Vermont State Police, the driver pulled into the parking lot, drove to a parking spot, and did not stop the car. The car jumped the curb and crashed into the side of the Dollar General. The car sustained front-end damage. It was inoperable from the scene. Monarch's Towing assisted on the scene.

Cage Wars returning to Rivers Casino in February

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino & Resort has announced its next mixed martial arts showdown. Cage Wars 64 is set for February 9 at the Rivers Event Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The event will feature both local and regional amateur MMA fighters facing off in the octagon to crown the Cage Wars 64 champion. The fight card is subject to change.Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cage Wars website.

TIME Magazine names Mizzou among 'best colleges for future leaders'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - TIME Magazine touts the University of Missouri in Columbia as one of the "best colleges for future leaders" in an inaugural list. Mizzou is ranked as the 34th-best college "for future leaders" in the list. The university finished 13th among public institutions and was one of two universities recognized from the state of Missouri. Only 100 colleges were recognized with TIME Magazine's new honor. Research teams with TIME and Statista analyzed resumes of 2,000 top leaders in the United States, including politicians, CEOs and other high-profile roles, to assemble the list. 15-year-old charged as adult in fatal carjacking from January TIME says the list was weighted for school size, and many of the top universities "have notable business and law programs" or large research programs. “We are proud to be recognized as a top university for educating and training leaders,” said University of Missouri President Mun Choi via a news release. “This ranking is further proof, a...

This vegetarian main is ready to shine on your holiday table

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesAs savory and alluring as a pot of stew can be, it’s rarely charismatic enough to hold its own as the centerpiece of a blowout holiday feast. There’s no amount of chopped parsley on top that can adequately dress up that long-simmered brown underneath; a stew, by nature, is always more cozy and homey than fancy and showstopping.But pour that same stew into a pastry crust and bake until its buttery surface turns golden and glistening, and you’ve got a spectacular main course that’s ready for a star turn.You can do this to pretty much any thick stew and get excellent results. This time, I went meatless, riffing on a chickpea-filled vegetable tagine rich with sweet spices and minced preserved lemon.Since the best stews can be quite involved — all those vegetables to chop and sear, plus a long, slow bubbling on the stove — I’ve kept the pastry simple and used a prepared phyllo rather than homemade dough.Then I streamline things some more. Phyllo ...

Santa Clarita congressman's stock sale under scrutiny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

A congressman from Santa Clarita has been accused of selling tens of thousands of dollars worth of stock before his committee released a report that drove that stock price down, then failing to report the transaction.In 2020, U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia sold up to $50,000 in Boeing stock just weeks before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure "released the damning results of its investigation into deadly crashes involving the company’s 737 Max airliner," as reported by the Daily Beast. That transaction was not disclosed until Nov. 23, 2020, "more than two months after the 45-day reporting window had closed," according to the Daily Beast.That timing is important, Garcia should have reported the stock sale before the 2020 election. Instead, he waited until after votes were cast in an election he won by only 333 votes.“There’s a chance he’s in Congress today because he hid this,” said Jordan Libowitz, communications director for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Wa...

90-year-old woman with dementia vanishes in San Bernardino

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

Police are asking the public for help in their search for a missing 90-year-old Asian woman with dementia who disappeared in San Bernardino Wednesday.Metna Filanen was discovered missing around 7 p.m. from 365 E. Commercial Road, which is near Waterman Avenue, the San Bernardino Police Department posted on Facebook. Filanen, who is considered a "critical missing person" in the post, stands about 5 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has gray curly hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue pants. Anyone who sees Filanen was asked to call the Police Department at 909-383-5311.

Dodgers welcome Shohei Ohtani to Chavez Ravine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

Get ready, Dodger fans. MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is making his debut in blue Thursday afternoon.The team is holding an introductory press conference at 3 p.m.Ohtani, who agreed to a 10-year, $700 million deal that's the largest in sports history, spent his first six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, where his unique combination of pitching prowess and offensive power allowed him to secure rookie of the year, MVP, All-Star and Silver Slugger honors.Despite the eye-popping numbers in his contract, Ohtani will only make $2 million per year during this 10-year period, instead deferring the bulk of his earnings until after the contract expires so that he can allow a stronger team to be built around him.That contract structure is reminiscent of the New York Mets' Bobby Bonilla, who still receives more than $1 million each year despite him having retired years ago.Ohtani is reportedly allowed out of the contract if the Dodgers part ways with President of Baseball Operations Andrew Fr...

Circle K is offering California drivers 40 cents off fuel for three hours only

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:06 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KSWB) -- Just ahead of the holidays, convenience store chain Circle K is giving back by offering a limited time discount on fuel for California drivers at select locations.Customers across the Golden State can get 40 cents off per gallon of gas from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. The price on the pump will reflect the discounted price during that timeframe.Circle K is calling it a "Fuel Day Pop-up." The discount event is also offering 50% off on car washes for the entire day. Here’s where to find California’s oldest general store "In the spirit of the holiday season, we’re very pleased to have a 'Fuel Day Pop-up’ to make it a little easier to navigate through festivities, shopping and travel,” said George Wilkins, Vice President of Operations for the Circle K West Coast Business Unit. “With these exclusive savings and our commitment to adding great value, we hope to make this season extra special and joyous for our customers.” California drivers can fi...