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Another day with a wet forecast

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day.Showers with a few embedded areas of heavy rain moved into Fayette County shortly before 4:30 Sunday morning. The rain progressed to the north to provide a wet start to the day throughout Fayette and Lee Counties spreading west into Bastrop County. By 7:00 a.m. one of the gauges at La Grange had measured .46" while another near Giddings picked up .32". Preliminary 24-hour rainfall totals The Flood Warning for the Middle Yegua Creek near Dime Box was cancelled before 8 a.m. Flood stage was at 9' and dropping. The outlook for today finds the majority of the showers and thunderstorms in our eastern counties. Very late in the afternoon into early evening is when we are looking at some of this rain spreading into the Hill Country.The eastern counties measure the majority of this afternoon's rainThe updated flood threat for today has eastern Fayette County in the moderate category (3 of 4). The rest of Fayette, eastern Bastrop, all of Lee and much of ...

STUDY: Texas voted largest Gen-Z workforce

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

KDAF (DALLAS) — Gen Z is known for meeting many historical feats in America. From technology to politics and now, according to SmartAsset, a financial resources website, Gen-Zers in Texas are taking over the workforce nationally."Gen Z makes up more than a fifth of the workforce in the top five cities. These include Tucson, Arizona; Madison, Wisconsin; Lincoln, Nebraska; Norfolk, Virginia and Lubbock, Texas," the study mentions. Everything's bigger in Texas including our workforce in Lubbock. The city has the most significant number of Gen-Zers in the workforce."The highest concentration of Gen Z workers can be found in Lubbock, Texas. 25.60% of the city’s workforce are Gen Z workers. By comparison, the lowest concentration is found in Fremont, California (6.36%)," the study reported.Wow, 25.60 % is roughly 35,500 workers in Lubbock, TX! This makes sense when you take into account that they are a college town; with Texas Tech bringing most of the younger population.For the complete ...

Blue Angels Airshow rescheduled due to possible storms

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Scott Air Force Base's Blue Angels Airshow has been rescheduled Sunday.Due to the possible afternoon storms, the Blue Angels will perform at noon. Gates will still open at 9:00 a.m., while the opening ceremony with the Wings of Blue jump team kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Trending Story: Mother delivers healthy baby boy thanks to Pike County 911 Dispatcher Extra flights, ground statics, and vending are all weather dependent.

Video shows gunman open fire on man arriving home in Northridge

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire as a man pulls up to the driveway of his Northridge home.The shooting took place at a home on the 9600 block of Texhoma Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Friday night.Home security video seen below captured the victim pulling up to his circular driveway as a brown Kia sedan was parked on the street nearby.“I noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of our neighbor’s house, parked pretty far away from the curb, so it was very unusual to see a vehicle parked that way,” recalled the victim, who did not want to be identified.The victim parked near his front door and was about to exit his car when he noticed the suspicious vehicle suddenly drive up to the curb in front of his house.That’s when a gunman hopped out of the car and began firing.“A gentleman jumped out from the backseat wearing a hoodie and a bandana," recalled the victim. “I just saw him lift up and point a black handgun with a long silencer in the front. So I closed my doo...

California's six-figure earners can fall behind on bills each month, study finds

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

Earning a six-figure income has long been a sign of success and financial stability for American workers. However, with high inflation and cost of living expenses, families who reach that yearly income could still be struggling financially — especially in California.A new study from Lending Tree analyzed just how far $100,000 goes for a family of three in 100 of the largest metros in the U.S. This is how much people need to earn to ‘live comfortably’ in California Researchers found that in 16 of those cities, families with a six-figure income could still struggle to pay their monthly bills; eight of those cities were in California.  San Jose was considered to be the “most expensive” city to live in for six-figure earners. Average monthly expenses in the city are more than $9,000, primarily due to high housing and transportation expenses.California cities where basic expenses are higher than the monthly income of a family earning $100,000 yearly:CityMonthly IncomeMonthly Expen...

The new Tinder? Striking writers look for love on the picket line

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

As striking Hollywood writers protest working conditions and pay, some are also looking for love while on the picket line. This week, the two collided outside Universal Studios. An event called "Strike Up a Romance" was organized by "Family Guy" writer Jaydi Samuels Kuba, who also runs a matchmaking business. The event doubled as a picket line for members of the Writers Guild of America and as a singles' mixer."We get to go out, picket like we're supposed to, and maybe meet the love of our lives," writer Matt Altman told Now This News. He added. "Isn't every story about love in the end?""For us, this was just a fun opportunity for writers just to meet each other without the pressures of having to have crazy work hours," organizer Kuba told Reuters.The singles' mixer was allegedly inspired by married couples who met during the last WGA strike. The WGA has been on strike since May 2, after contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer...

Can CBD Give You Wings? — Is It OK To Mix CBD Into Energy Drinks?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

A large percentage of people reading this blog probably consume pre-packaged energy drinks. The current global market cap for the energy drink market is already at $53 billion, and that’s only expected to rise to ~ $90 billion before 2030. Brands like Red Bull and Monster have become household names, and it’s increasingly common to find these cans in stores (and streets!) throughout the nation.Although adding CBD oil to energy drinks may seem counterintuitive, a few beverage brands are making CBD-infused products. Many customers have also begun experimenting with adding CBD to their favorite energy drinks. Does this mean CBD can enhance the effectiveness of energy-boosting beverages?Why Would People Add CBD To Energy Drinks?Anecdotally, the top reason people mix CBD into energy drinks is to counteract caffeine’s side effects. According to some customers, CBD’s anti-anxiety properties seem to reduce the risk of “caffeine jitters.” For people who feel extra anxious after a cup of coff...

History Park San Jose hosts first SJMADE Fest May 20-21

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

SJMADE FestThe first-ever SJMADE Fest is set for May 20-21 at History Park San Jose, featuring more than 300 local creative small businesses and seven themed areas within the event.These areas include a Kitty Carnival, with cat-themed carnival games designed by SJMADE in collaboration with Dollgirls, Goyangii and Panty Cat, a kitten lounge by Mini Cat Town and cat-themed artist and maker vendors; K-Pop Plaza, produced by K-Pop-Up and featuring live K-Pop dance performances, K-Pop-themed vendors and activities, photocard trading and a K-Pop DJ; a Maker Marketplace and an Artist Avenue; and food trucks and stalls offering noodle dishes, spicy food and sweets.SJMADE will distribute free door giveaways to the first 1,000 attendees each day. For a list of giveaway items, visit https://www.instagram.com/sjmade.The free fest runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days at History Park San Jose, located at 635 Phelan Ave. For more information, visit https://www.sanjosemade.com/pages/sjmade-fest-2023.Neigh...

Campbell locales host fundraisers for housing, Huntington’s research

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

Heartfelt fundraiserLife Services Alternatives is holding its fourth annual Home is Where the Heart is fundraiser May 20, 4-7 p.m., at the Campbell Community Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about housing and programs for adults with developmental disabilities in Santa Clara County.“American Idol” finalist James Durbin will play a live set, and comedian Regina Stoops will emcee.For free event registration or to make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/givelsa2023.Team Hope fundraiserCampbell Park is the site of Team Hope, a fun run fundraiser for Huntington’s disease research, set for Saturday, June 17th at 9:30 a.m. and hosted by the  San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). All proceeds from the 10k timed run and 5k walk support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease and their families.Team Hope, the HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event, takes place in over 100 cit...

County Connection: MedAssist program helps cover cost of lifesaving medications

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:59 GMT

Lifesaving drugs shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. If you need an EpiPen, an asthma inhaler or diabetes medications, you already know that. You need the meds. They’re not nice to have; they’re must-haves. But they cost too much.To help combat high prescription drug costs, I proposed Santa Clara County’s new MedAssist effort, a program that helps cover the cost of lifesaving medications for qualifying residents who have been diagnosed with diabetes, asthma or severe allergies. In September 2022, the program was expanded to include an even fuller range of medications for diabetes care.MedAssist provides monthly grants to help cover the high out-of-pocket cost of prescription medications like anti-diabetics (including insulin), asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors. The program is designed so that the majority of adults and children in our county meet income eligibility requirements. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll receive a grant payment to offset paid medical...