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Texas State University trying to bring more diversity to the agriculture industry

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- The United States Department of Agriculture is partnering with Texas State University to create a larger and more diverse workforce for the agriculture industry. USDA is giving out grants to Texas State, and dozens of other schools across the country, to help recruit new students into the workforce. Texas State will receive $5 million over the next five years to accomplish this project. In total, the federal agency is investing $262.5 million into the program. How is it going to work? Dr. Doug Morrish and his team at the Texas State agriculture department, which includes Dr. Eryn Pierdolla, Dr. Nicole Wagner, and Dr. Pratheesh Subhakaran, will lead the recruiting efforts for the university. Dr. Morrish said they will try to recruit current Texas State students, and students at four Texas community colleges, to go into the agriculture industry with an incentive of a paid internship with the USDA or other agencies. The hope is those students will then becom...

When to stop for a school bus on Texas roads

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

TEXAS (KXAN) -- It's back-to-school season for school districts across Texas, and with that comes the dreaded return of school year traffic. With more students out walking and school buses on the road, here's a reminder on what to do if you're traveling behind a stopped school bus, per tips from the Buda Police Department.School bus safety all comes down to how many lanes there are on a roadway. For two-lane traffic, vehicles in both directions must stop when a school bus stops. Back to school: When do local districts begin classes for the 2023-24 school year? Traffic can continue as normal once the bus' stop sign retracts and the bus proceeds. It's important to be mindful of students who were dropped off and might be walking near the roadway.On multi-lane roadways with paved lines across, vehicles traveling in both directions are required to stop. As with a two-lane roadway, it is safe for other vehicular traffic to proceed once the school bus resumes traveling.On a divided high...

5 things to know this Friday, August 18

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, the morning rain won't last all day, as the front is expected to clear western New England by lunchtime. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 17-year-old in connection to Wednesday night’s fatal shooting in Fort Ann that killed a 15-year-old boy. Deputies say the 17-year-old was responsible for discharging the weapon. Meanwhile, construction will soon begin on an alternate water system in Hoosick Falls.1. Teen charged in connection with 15 YO’s deathFt Ann, Washington County. A quiet small town, population, 472. That status quo was disturbed Wednesday afternoon when a 15-year-old boy was shot at this house on Charles Street.2. Construction on new water well moving forward in Hoosick FallsConstruction will soon begin on an alternate water system in Hoosick Falls. According to Mayor Rob Allen, two new wells ...

House fire in Madison, Illinois

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Flames can be seen erupting from a home in Madison, Illinois, on Friday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area located on Allen Street near Terry Street, just north of the World Wide Technology Raceway. Fire crews are now on scene, and police are also responding. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed. No injuries have been reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Clear and cool Friday, Excessive Heat Watch issued from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Clear and cool Friday morning. A beautiful day is on tap with sunshine and temperature highs in the lower half of the 80s.Expect clear skies and lows back into the 50s and low 60s Friday night. We begin to warm things up for Saturday. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Highs will be near 90, but humidity levels won’t be too bad. By Sunday, we’ll have highs in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values of 110. It'll stay just as hot Monday through at least Wednesday, with highs near 100 and heat indices of 110+. Rain chances are minimal.

Crews responding to tractor-trailer crash on I-270 WB

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

TROY, Ill. - A tractor trailer full of alcohol caught fire early Friday morning on Interstate 270 near Troy, Illinois.Crews got the call about the fire around 1:00 a.m. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene, located on I-270 westbound in the Try and Glen Carbon area, where crews can be seen sweeping up broken glass and other contents from the fire. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The fire has since been put out. The driver of the crash suffered no injuries. So far, the cause of the fire has not been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person injured in north St. Louis City crash Friday morning

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was injured in a two-car crash overnight in north St. Louis.The crash happened around 12:35 a.m. on St. Louis Avenue at North 13th Street. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products At least one person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The police took the other driver into custody.

Man found dead in Jefferson County Tuesday night, police investigating

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A man is found dead in Jefferson County, and police are saying it looks suspicious.The body was found in the 1500 block of Valley Garden in Barnhart late Tuesday night. A person with a key to the house went inside the home with the police, who found the man. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Police reported that a neighbor had last seen the man on Saturday. Relatives say they had not heard from him in over a week.

3-vehicle crash injures several on I-70 EB overnight

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Several people were injured in a crash overnight on Interstate 70.Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Friday just before 12:30 a.m. on I-70 eastbound at Adelaide Avenue. The interstate was closed for a time. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Later, a passing vehicle struck a tow truck that was trying to clear the collision.

World Wide Technology Raceway hosts 'Night of Fire and Thunder' back-to-school bash this weekend

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:43 GMT

MADISON Ill., - The KSHE Night of Fire and Thunder back-to-school bash at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois starts Friday.Friday are the qualifier races. Those kick off at 10:00 a.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Saturday is the main event for the jet-powered drag-racing event. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the first round starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be an autograph session at 3:00 p.m., and after the races, there will be a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.It's $30 for adults, $15 for teens 13 to 17, and free for kids 12 and under.