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LIVE BLOG: 740 fans donated, $231K raised for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks. On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN will be tracking the number of fans collected and money raised and will share updates in this story. How to donate to the 33rd Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive Fan donations trackerMonetary donations trackerLive blog9:15 p.m.The final count for the night is 740 fans and $231,304 raised.6 p.m.We now have 730 fans donated and $194,511 raised.4 p.m. We now have 714 fans donated and $148,100 raised. 3 p.m. So far, 685 fans were donated and $129,400 was raised. 1:45 p.m.2023 ...

Property owners say Harbour Point tenants should be allowed to return home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The company that owns the Harbour Point Gardens Apartments in Troy released a statement after the city shut down work at the complex. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lexington Property Group said they have followed directions from an independent engineer brought in by the city. They believe at least some tenants should be allowed to return home. They also claim Troy officials keep adding new requirements, which the owners say involve routine maintenance.The Troy City Council voted unanimously earlier in the week to subpoena the property owners. City leaders claimed they have not made enough progress in trying to fix the issues.More than 100 tenants were forced to evacuate more than three weeks ago over concerns about falling bricks.

Travers poster 'Glory Road' signing with artist Greg Montgomery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The artist behind this year's Travers poster took time to meet with fans on Friday. The artist of the "Glory Road" poster is Greg Montgomery. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The signing took place at the Impressions of Saratoga. The poster was inspired by the trees along the path the horses take from the stables to the paddock.This year's poster is the 37th in the long running series of pieces.

Teens hospitalized after vehicle crashes into tree in Salem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two teenagers were hospitalized after a car crash Friday morning. The crash took place just before 9 a.m. on County Route 153 just east of Beattie Hollow Road in the town of Salem. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The 19-year-old driver as well as the 18-year-old passenger were both trapped inside the vehicle after it crashed into a tree. They were both taken to local hospitals with critical injuries.The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

SPAC safety after bomb threat hoax

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Fans lining up to see Dave Matthews Band at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center hours before the event kicks off. Even with the night looking to turn out well, safety comes first for everyone rocking out.After a false bomb threat ended a concert early last Saturday at the arts center, Park Police making sure resources are always available. "We believe that to be an isolated incident. It remains under investigation still. Is there a heightened awareness? Maybe so. We're expecting approximately 50,000 to 55,000 people to traffic through here with the three concerts that are scheduled this weekend," stated Seargent with Park Police, Frank McGarity. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! With crews on the grounds in case of emergencies, some technology is being used to scope out danger from on high. "We call that the sky tower. It's just an added tool, an observation post if you will. In addition ...

Widespread damage in north St. Louis County after severe storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Parts of North St. Louis County were hit hard by severe storms that rolled through the St. Louis region Friday from the late afternoon to early evening hours. FOX 2 had learned about tree branches and powerlines that came down near the Spanish Lake area, likely due to strong winds. No injuries have been reported as of Friday evening. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here One section of Larimore Street is blocked off as emergency crews have arrived to the scene. A tree fell on at least one resident's home. The latest severe storm brought lightning, heavy rain and damaging winds around the region. Some communities also dealt with hail and flood risks. Ameren reports around 30,000 people are without power in Missouri and Illinois after Friday's round of storms. FOX 2 is learning more about storm damage and will update as more information becomes available.

You Paid For It team helps with Missouri family's fight for daughter's health benefits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - A Maryland Heights family with a special-needs daughter turns to the You Paid For It Team for help getting the benefits she’s entitled from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Our team gets results for them.Since 2017, Amy O’Grady and her husband Gary have been fighting to get the help for their 15-year-old daughter Shannon, but they've had no luck.Amy says she just keeps getting the runaround from Missouri officials on getting what they need to make their lives easier and make a big difference in Shannon’s life. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags "It allows us to pay for a person assistant the state would pay for," said Amy. "They would pay for all kinds of things. They would pay for modifications to our home if we needed them, modification to our vehicle if we needed it.”Amy says they continuously run into roadblocks from the state. “The state and the department of mental health is the problem," said said. "They take all your informati...

Creve Coeur firefighter offers helping hand during boy's third battle with brain cancer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - For young brain cancer survivor Drew Patchin, Friday was all about about packing up and heading out to Houston. Thanks to some hometown heroes, he’s doing it in style, in a huge tour bus that was escorted by local enforcement.“Im a warrior, I’m a warrior” chanted 10-year-old Drew. He went on to explain what this opportunity has felt like for him, "This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things." Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags The special day included a huge tour bus, a line of special escorts, and even a farewell from the sky. "A neighbor has reached out and we barely know him," said Drew’s mother, Jennifer Patchin.That neighbor, is Joshua Gumpenberger, a firefighter in Creve Couer. He wanted to make a difference after hearing about Drew's rigorous battles with brain cancer for the last four years."I wanted to really make him feel famous," said GumpenbergerDrew also got his very own fire helmet from the firefighting crew. It’s acts like these, ...

Antron Brown, first Black drag racing champion, insists he’s still got plenty left in the tank: “I’m halfway through”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

MORRISON— As a child, Antron Brown’s trips to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, were a source of inspiration.He heard the vehicle engines roar and saw countless Budweiser cans. But the simple touch on the shoulder from the legendary Kenny Bernstein, followed by the words “Hey kid, how are you doing?” was all Brown needed to know that his dream of being a drag racer could be a reality.“You were able to see yourself and say, ‘I could be here one day,’” Brown said.At 47, Brown has accomplished a lot in the sport. He’s the first African American champion in drag racing history, winning the Top Fuel Dragster championship in 2012, ’15 and ’16.But as Brown watched Bernstein, who hasn’t stepped into the seat of a nitro car since 2007, warm up his Matco Tools/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster in preparation for the event’s first qualifying session at the Mile-High Nationals on Friday, he knew there was more to achieve.“I’m still trying to grow in ...

WATCH: Fast-moving wildfire breaks out in Riverside County, 2,800 acres and growing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:09:04 GMT

Firefighters are battling a large fast-moving wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on Friday.Named the “Rabbit Fire,” the brush fire is located near the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Jack Rabbit Trail, in the community of Lakeview. It was initially reported as 20 acres with a rapid rate of spread just shortly before 4 p.m. The flames later spread to around 600 acres by 6 p.m. before exploding to 1,500 acres around 7 p.m., Cal Fire officials confirmed. By 7:30 p.m, the fire grew to around 2,815 acres. Zero percent containment is reported so far.Located in a grass and brush-heavy area, a private ranch property is being threatened by the moving flames. Fire crews have surrounded the property with flame retardant.Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on July 14, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on July 14, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters are responding to a wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley o...