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QUIZ: Do you know Texas' official state symbols?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Did you know that peach cobbler is the official state cobbler of Texas?Or that Texas blue topaz is the official state gem? Or that petrified palmwood is the official state stone of Texas?Texas has no less than 76 state symbols or designations, according to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, everything from state cooking implement to state hashtag (by the way, there are three - one for the state as a whole, one for tourism and one for the Texas Legislature). ‘It’s a Texas thing’: Why do Texans love Texas so much? Put your #Texas knowledge to the test in our quiz to see if you know your state flower from your state plant. You'll find out if you're Texan through and through or someone who just crossed the state line. Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not display correctly. Please click here to upgrade to a newer browser. /**/Here's the full list of state symbols, as determined by the state legislature. No peeking before ta...

Regional Food Bank plans Hudson Valley expansion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York has finalized the purchase of land in the historic village of Montgomery for its new distribution facility in the Hudson Valley. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Food Bank's current site in Cornwall-on-Hudson can no longer keep up with the growing demand to provide food to those in need in the Hudson Valley. Backed by a Community Development Block Grant, the Food Bank will be building a new, 40,000-square-foot distribution center. “This is an exciting step forward in improving our ability to serve the needs of our food-insecure neighbors in the Hudson Valley," said Molly Nicol, CEO of the Regional Food Bank. "We are grateful to the entire team who are working so hard to make this vision a reality.” Participating restaurants for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The new distribution center will be built on land once owned by Nick Fitzpatrick of Aden Br...

5 things to know this Friday, March 24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the well-known saying goes, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Compare the mid-month snowstorm to that happening this weekend, and the saying rings true, according to Meteorologist Jill Szwed. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A fire tore through the former Doane Stuart campus in Albany Thursday night. And earlier that afternoon, a man died in Bennington Police custody. The details top this morning's five things to know. 1. Fire tears through former Doane Stuart buildingThe calls for a fully-involved structure fire came in around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Flames ripped through the entire building and were shooting into the air. Smoke could also be seen for miles. Fire tears through former Doane Stuart building 2. Man dies after being arrested by Bennington PoliceAccording to a press release from Vermont State Police, a man died Thursday afternoon after he was arrested by the Benning...

Man accused of killing grandparents set for charges today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Murder charges are expected to be filed Friday against Davionne McRoberts, the man accused of killing his grandparents in Troy, Missouri on Tuesday.The Lincoln County prosecuting attorney told our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the 24-hour hold period expires at 3:00 p.m. The prosecutor shared that during the manhunt to find McRoberts on Wednesday, the 25-year-old walked into a psychiatric hospital, covered in blood, seeking to commit himself. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns He was kept there under police guard until he was arrested at 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Cities and agencies prep for possible flooding with heavy rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Multiple agencies and cities are working into the early morning hours preparing for heavy rain.The River Des Peres is rushing Friday morning and many people are wondering if things are as bad as what we saw last summer, and luckily things are nowhere near that. In University City, people can sign up for automated code red alerts. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Those alerts will warn you about severe weather and flooding along the river Des Peres. In Desoto, people are watching the Joachim Creek, where they've seen lots of flooding before. The creek has gauge monitors to warn people if evacuations are necessary."A night like this, a lot of us are up all night checking in our gauge and seeing how fast it's changing - how many feet it's going up, and watching,"FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Caught on camera: Break-in at University City marijuana dispensary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating a break-in at a University City marijuana dispensary.It's called Star Buds on Olive Boulevard. It happened around 2:30 a.m. surveillance photos showed three men inside the store. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns No word if anything was taken. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 year since tragic death of Tyre Sampson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Friday, March 24, marks one year since the tragic death of St. Louis teen Tyre Sampson.He fell to his death from the 'Orlando Free Fall' ride at Icon Park. That ride is now being demolished. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Attorneys for the family say the ride operators failed to safely operate the ride. Last week, a settlement was reached in the case. Friday, Tyre's family will hold a balloon release in his honor at the site.

Missouri Special Olympic Indoor Games happening Friday and Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Special Olympics of Missouri is hosting their State Indoor Games Friday and Saturday at several locations in St. Charles. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp More than 1,500 athletes will take part in bowling and basketball. FOX 2's Kevin Ryans will emcee the program.

Safe alternative to illegal street racing happening tonight in Madison, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Legal drag racing opens for another season Friday night.It's at Worldwide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. You can pay to race your car or motorcycle at the track on certain Friday nights from now through October. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns You need a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The 'Midnight Madness' event is called a safe alternative to illegal street racing.

USDA proposes expanding school meal programs in low-income areas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to make more schools in low-income areas eligible for free school breakfast and lunches.That's according to the Wall Street Journal. Schools would qualify if 25% of students receive food stamps or are in food assistance programs. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Right now, that's set at 40%. President Joe Biden supports the plan. Some republicans say they want eligibility to be based on family income.