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Why not to worry about this plant growing in Lady Bird Lake, Barton Creek

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is a 2022 KXAN story on cabomba caroliniana growing in Lady Bird Lake.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Watershed Protection said people should not worry about the pervasive plant seen growing up toward the water’s surface in Lady Bird Lake and lower Barton Creek.According to the department, cabomba caroliniana or fanwort, might be a paddling hindrance, but it provides valuable water quality benefits. The plant has made its return to some local waterways this summer. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: What is growing in Lady Bird Lake? “It removes excess nutrients from the water & supports a robust food web of bugs, small fish, big bass, & turtles,” Watershed Protection said.Fanwort can grow up to 15 feet tall, according to the department, and it is easily identifiable by its tiny white flowers, which bloom both on top of and under the water.Swimming in Lady Bird LakeThe lake has been off-limits to swimmers since 1964.Why did they ban swimming? Liz Johnston, the city’s...

Stable on surgically repaired knee, Twins’ Royce Lewis marks baserunning milestone

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

DETROIT — Royce Lewis doesn’t know if his first-to-home sprint in Wednesday’s extra-inning victory over Boston was the fastest or hardest he has run since returning from surgery last June to repair his right knee.But the first overall pick in the 2017 amateur draft is sure of one thing.“I haven’t scored first-to-home ever,” he said.Well, hadn’t.In the Twins’ 5-4, 10-inning victory, which ended the Red Sox’s six-game winning streak, Lewis gave the Twins a 2-1 lead on the Red Sox when he hustled a grounder into a fielder’s choice, then scored all the way from first on Christian Vazquez’s single to center field.“It was fast,” he said. How fast? He doesn’t care. Lewis, ranked among the 83rd percentile in sprint speed by baseballsavant.com, is feeling great after a second surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The infielder says he felt like his old self when he began a rehab stint at Class AA Wichita in mid-May.“But it does feel nice to be able to run and sh...

518 Black Restaurant Week Wrap Up

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

This weekend marks the end of 518 Black Restaurant Week, which began on Juneteenth. The celebration is intended to raise awareness for local black eateries. Jamila Adams successfully lobbied to bring the event to our area. "It's been an amazing response. We've been overwhelmed by the community. We are all blessed!" Adams told us. There will be a grand finale for the event on Saturday at Albany's Tri-Centenial Park from 10am to 2pm. 

Local musician defended and praised online by Metallica

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- Ally Crowley-Duncan is a professional touring musician and recording artist. Best known for her work on the Great Highland Bagpipe, the piper’s interest in the arts started at a young age.“In school I started picking up a bunch of woodwinds. I kind of just fell in love with different genres of music and interjecting different instruments in where they didn’t quite belong," described Crowley-Duncan. ‘Piper Ally’: Local bagpipe musician puts twist on the traditional In the comment section of her TikTok video, someone certainly didn’t think bagpipes belonged in a Metallica song, and that Co-founder, James Hetfield, wouldn’t approve of the medley. The band themselves responded to the comment in a way not expected by the troll, telling the piper her work is awesome. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Being just a human being and a person thinking that Metallica saw something that I did and liked it an...

St. Louis Board of Aldermen approves historic water rate increase

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City Board of Aldermen has approved one of the largest city water rate increases in more than a decade. On Friday, the board gave final approval for the bill by a 12-1 vote. One alderperson voted present. City leaders said the roughly 44 percent rate hike is necessary to replace aging infrastructure. It was a heated debate by the board about the historic water rate hike. The increase comes after numerous recent water main breaks throughout the city, including a massive break that flooded Interstate 64.City water bills would go up $30 a quarter early next year. The first increase of $15 would come next month. Then another $15 increase in January 2024. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car The city's public utilities officials said the department has been using its reserves to help keep things operating. Authorities said the reserves have decreased from 33 million to just two million.Some aldermen wondered why a more gradual in...

A tornado left a 6-mile trail of damage through suburban Highlands Ranch. Now comes the clean-up.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

Jeff Ruden had just pulled into his garage Thursday afternoon when he got the alert: a tornado had been spotted over Highlands Ranch.Less than 10 minutes later, the hail started. And after the raging winds pulled the first tree out of the ground, Ruden and his family hunkered down in their basement for shelter.“You could feel the whole house shake, your ears were popping, you knew something came over,” he said. “We were literally in the direct line of what came through. I have six 20-year-old trees that are on the ground. There’s no more shade for the house.”Friday morning, Ruden was among the residents working to repair damage and clean up debris strewn along the tornado’s 6.3-mile path through Highlands Ranch — trees uprooted, windows broken, roofs and siding beat up from the hail.Roofers work on a tornado-damaged roof in the Tresana development in Highlands Ranch on June 23, 2023. A rare tornado hit the Highlands Ranch area Thursday afternoon causing...

Hail-injured Red Rocks concertgoers lash out at Denver-owned venue: “They have to have better protocols”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

Concertgoers continue to lash out at Denver-owned Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the wake of Wednesday night’s savage hail storm, with at least one of the attendees who was treated for a concussion at a hospital emergency room accusing the city of criminal negligence.Kate Gould, 44, a former stadium emergency medical technician, alleged venue managers put financial interests ahead of safety when they allowed approximately 6,000 ticketholders to return to their seats after a delay due to lightning. The storm that blanketed the amphitheater with hail the size of golf balls injured nearly 100 people.“It was completely traumatic, horrible,” Gould said. “They have to have better protocols. They could have told us sooner. They never should have let us back in.”Criminal negligence is warranted, she said, “based on the fact that they knew there was a storm with the potential for damage. The weather service was aware of it. Red Rocks officials should have been aware of it ...

Surf's up for pups at Huntington Beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

Dogs were hanging ten at Huntington Beach Friday morning for the 26th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Dogs from all across the nation showed off their wave-riding skills. There was also a dock diving event.

L.A. County warning of ‘concerning increase’ in mpox cases

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of a “concerning increase” in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in the past week.That’s up from an average of less than one case per week during the last month, officials said.Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is spread mainly through close contact with bodily fluids, shared bedding or clothing or respiratory droplets through kissing, coughing and sneezing.Some symptoms include rash or unusual sores that resemble pimples or blisters on the face, body and genitals, fevers, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of the lymph nodes, health officials detailed.Ahead of Pride month, the agency encouraged people at higher risk of contracting mpox to get two doses of the readily available vaccine.Last year’s outbreak caused concern among the local LGBTQ+ community.Health officials again strongly recommended the following actions:Testing: Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with the virus should seek medical atten...

Fernando Unda: Reshaping LA’s Tattoo Landscape, One Micro-Realism Masterpiece at a Tim

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:59 GMT

In the sprawling, sun-drenched City of Angels, where countless dreamers dare to transform their visions into reality, creativity thrives at every corner. Street art, murals, and cultural festivals splash the city with a vibrant palette, narrating tales of its diverse spirit. The city’s energy echoes through all forms of artistic expression, from music and film to the visual arts. In the middle of this prolific creative landscape, tattoo culture has carved out its niche, transforming Los Angeles into a global hub for some of the world’s best ink.One of the creators at the heart of the ink revolution is Fernando Unda, a gifted tattoo artist who recently graced LA’s art scene with his unique style. Having honed his skills in Mexico and Denmark, Fernando has brought a blend of cultural influences and a singular flair to the LA tattoo scene.Detailed and personal, Fernando’s tattoos beautifully represent his clients’ desires while combining micro-realism and geomet...