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KXAN crew dives into the mysteries surrounding Lake Travis

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

KXAN Senior Science Reporter Eric Henrikson was responsible for much of the photography, while KXAN Anchor Tom Miller gathered audio. The team spent three months visiting Lake Travis, gathering data and stories on the problem lurking beneath the surface. (KXAN Photo/Madison Nosek)AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN Anchor Tom Miller and Senior Science Reporter Eric Henrikson partnered in February to create the documentary “The Wake” after hearing anecdotal stories about unrecovered bodied in Lake Travis, and how the human-made lake's creation left orchards, buildings and construction sites underwater.After talking with the Travis County Sheriff Department’s senior public information officer, we learned she had personally documented the year-by-year numbers. That was what we needed to help turn these stories into a factual documentary.Victims of Lake TravisRoger Mendoza III died while swimming in Lake Travis. His mother, Anel Cox, traveled from Kansas to share her son's story and her concerns with ...

Could mumble strips make Manning Avenue safer? Washington County officials think so.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

A series of five fatal crashes along Manning Avenue over an eight-year period led Washington County transportation officials to research ways to make the corridor safer.Later this summer, construction crews will be installing “mumble strips,” or sinusoidal rumble strips, at the center line of Manning along a 17-mile stretch from 75th Street North to 240th Street North.The mumble strips’ wave pattern, which will be milled into the centerline of the roadway, will cause a vehicle’s tires to vibrate, notifying the driver that they are crossing the centerline, said Eden Rogers, an engineer with the county’s public works department.Mumble strips are quieter than the corrugated rumble strips found along many highways, which rattle vehicles when drivers drift out of their lanes. Mumble strips are placed into the pavement in a wave pattern, which lessens the external noise produced when a vehicle travels across them, Rogers said.An example of the rumble strips found along many Minnesota high...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: If Ex-Wife Asks For Help With A Project, Should You Bill?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Jason and it's about dealing with his ex. Here's his email. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I need some advice on how to handle my ex-wife. We divorced a little over a year ago, and she got the house. Since then, though, she hasn’t been shy about calling me when something needs to be repaired. If it’s something urgent, like a safety issue, I have no problem doing things. Our kids spend a good deal of time there, after all. Lately, though, I’ve been getting calls about loose cabinet doors and stuff like that. I was helpful at first, but enough is enough. I was thinking about sending her billing estimates before agreeing to do any work or buy any supplies that would be cheaper than your average handyman service, but enough to make a point. Is that more trouble than it’s worth, or should I just tell her to be a big girl and handle it herself? I don't ...

Ask Amy: Spouse sees the worst, waits for better

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

Dear Amy: I am 54 years old and have been married to my (second) husband for 25 years.My husband drinks at least six or more beers every evening. He gets up by 6 a.m. and goes to work and will work all day without any issues (to my knowledge).He does, however, start drinking by 4:30 or 5 p.m. and will drink until he goes to bed (between 9 to 10 p.m.).I have asked him to stop, and he flat-out said no. I asked him to cut back. He did for a while but now is drinking every evening again.I have an extremely long work commute, so I go to bed early and get up by 4:30 a.m.We have not been intimate or even cuddled in years. I have told him this bothers me, but he says it’s all my fault. I love him so much and he still gives me butterflies (I’ve told him this).Nothing — and I mean nothing — has worked.I can’t imagine my life without him, but I also can’t live my life like this.Is this selfish? I mean, we did say “for better or for worse.”I just need someone to spell it out, even if it i...

Plane crash in Swiss mountains kills three

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

Three people were killed when their light aircraft crash-landed on Saturday (20 May) in the Ponts-de-Martel region of Switzerland, near the French border.Police in Neuchatel said that the crash took place around 10:20am local time in a forest close to the village of La Combe Dernier.The police reported that the pilot and two of his passengers died on the spot. The police reported that rescue operations were difficult due to the steep terrain.They added that the cause of the accident wasn't immediately known but that an investigation had been launched.

Foo Fighters reveal Josh Freese as their new drummer. Who is he?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

If you’ve been to a rock or punk concert in the past two decades there’s a good chance you’ve seen Foo Fighters’ new drummer, Josh Freese.The group revealed during a free “Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts” global livestream event on Sunday, May 21 that Freese will be taking over the drum kit in place of the late Taylor Hawkins, who died suddenly while the band was on tour last year.Last month, the band dropped an emotional new song, “Rescued,” and earlier this week, put out the punk rock-tinged “Under You.” The band has mentioned on social media that its entire new record, “But Here We Are,” which is due out on June 2, is dedicated to both Hawkins and vocalist-guitarist Dave Grohl’s late mother, educator and author, Virginia Grohl.Long Beach resident and drummer for The Vandals, Devo, Sting and more will now anchor the Foo Fighters. (Photo by Michael Goulding)Josh Freese, left, performed with Sublime with Rome for several years. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Regist...

Lakers sound defiant tone despite facing elimination in conference finals

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

EL SEGUNDO — Down but defiant, the Lakers reconvened at their practice facility on Sunday. They sounded as upbeat as any team could be when facing playoff elimination, a positive tone running like an electrical current through their comments about their 3-0 series deficit in the Western Conference finals.Just because no team in NBA history has rallied to win a playoff series when trailing 3-0 doesn’t mean it can’t be done, according to Lakers coach Darvin Ham.“Hell, yeah, we’ve got an opportunity, man,” he said. “Everybody’s counting us out. It’s crazy. It’s no different than what we’ve been through all year. Just the uphill battle and trying to solidify ourselves and re-establish what this culture is all about, the Lakers organization. I think we’ve done that and we have another opportunity to take another step in the right direction come (Monday).”Ham bristled when asked why no team in the league has overcome a 3-0 deficit.“I don’t know,” he said after the team held a film-study s...

Single-family house sells for $1.6 million in Fremont

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

1518 Shinn Court – Google Street ViewA house located in the 1500 block of Shinn Court in Fremont has new owners. The 1,958-square-foot property, built in 1985, was sold on April 11, 2023. The $1,602,000 purchase price works out to $818 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage. There’s also a pool in the backyard sits on a 7,200-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 2,325-square-foot home on the 1500 block of Skelton Court in Fremont sold in November 2022, for $1,555,000, a price per square foot of $669. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,874-square-foot home on Skelton Avenue in Fremont sold for $1,420,000, a price per square foot of $758.On Gilbert Place, Fremont, in December 2022, a 1,562-square-foot home was sold for $1,342,000, a price per square foot of $859. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Magnitude-5.6 quake reported off the coast of Humboldt County

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

There was a magnitude-5.6 earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County just before noon on Sunday. The quake was around 87 miles west of Ferndale on the Mendocino fault.Reports of feeling the quake ranged from Trinidad to Southern Humboldt. Many people on social media reported receiving an earthquake warning after feeling the quake.Local earthquake expert Lori Dengler said the quake was not an aftershock of the 6.4-magnitude quake on Dec. 20, 2022.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Northern California receives 5.2-magnitude jolt early Friday, following a 5.5 earthquake Thursday Crashes and Disasters | 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Northern California knocks out CHP 911 dispatch Crashes and Disasters | Magnitude 3.4 earthquake hits near coast in Malibu area Crashes and Disasters | 3.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Antioch Crashes and Disasters | Los Gatos CERT to host a public earthquake drill “It’s se...

Word Game: May 22, 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:41:57 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — INSURES (INSURES: in-SHOORZ: Makes certain by taking necessary measures and precautions.)Average mark 18 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 23 or more words in INSURES? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — DEPARTS dare dart date dater dear depart drape drat east pare parse part past paste pate pear peat pert pest prate adept aped aper aster rapt rasp rate read repast tape taper taps tare tarp tear trade tread tsar sate sear seat spade star stare steadTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or se...