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ERCOT asks Texas to conserve energy Tuesday with extreme heat likely

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s morning headlines for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday due to extreme heat and forecasted record demand. Understanding ERCOT's emergency alert levels This is a voluntary request to reduce electrical use, ERCOT said. While ERCOT said it is not in emergency operations, it is asking the public and "all government agencies to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities."According to the KXAN First Warning Weather forecast, Austin may reach daily record-tying high temperatures of 106° Tuesday with some of the hottest “feels like” temperatures on record. How to save power, money during ERCOT request for conservation On Monday, ERCOT broke the June peak demand record, unofficially, with 79,304 MW, passing last June’s record of 76,718 MW. ERCOT said Texas set 11 new peak demand records last summe...

Heat index explained: How do meteorologists calculate why you feel hot?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - With blistering heat this summer, you've likely heard a few people say "it's not the head, it's the humidity." Turns out both things are true: it's called the Heat Index.The heat index is used to calculate not the actual temperature of the air around you, but instead how hot you feel. This all comes down to sweat.When the body gets too hot, it sweats to cool itself off. Beads of sweat form, then evaporate off of your skin. As they evaporate, they pull the heat away with them. When it is more humid outside, sweat has a harder time evaporating. If the sweat can't evaporate, then your body can not regulate its temperature. What is humidity? This means you can't get cool and the temperature around you feels warmer. This feeling is called the heat index.Calculating the heat indexTo calculate the heat index, meteorologists use a complicated formula:HI = -42.379 + 2.04901523*T + 10.14333127*RH - .22475541*T*RH - .00683783*T*T - .05481717*RH*RH + .00122874*T*T*RH + .00085...

Police conduct underage drinking detail in Saratoga County

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Police conducted an underage drinking detail in Saratoga County, scoping out six businesses. Police say three businesses were not in compliance, and as a result, three unnamed people were charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child for allegedly selling alcohol to people under the age of 21. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The businesses not in compliance were the following:Wine & Liquor Shop of Malta, 5 Kendall Way #4399, Malta, NY 12020CVS, 2535 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020Stewart’s Shops, 2951 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020The following businesses were in compliance:XtraMart, 2954 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020Runway Express, 1402 Saratoga Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020Valero, 1324 Saratoga Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020During their investigation, police say troopers would appear in plainclothes, with one or multiple underage operatives who cannot lie about their age.

Stoop Stroll, 'Gilded Age' tours set for Albany

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Center Square Association and the Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association are hosting two events in Albany on June 24. The 2023 Stoop Stroll will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Gilded Age Guided Walking Tours will take place throughout the day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This Stoop Stroll is in its third year, raising funds for the improvement of Hudson-Jay Park and other neighborhood beautification projects. Center Square and Hudson/Park homes will be decorated with plantings, flowers and themes imagined by the residents. Attendees can then vote for their favorite homes.The stroll is free, but comes with a suggested donation of $10. For each dollar donated, attendees will be able to cast that number of votes for their favorite houses. Going inside the real homes of HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’ Nine sites in the Center Square and Washington Park neighborhoods were used during filming of HBO’s season t...

Summit coming on how to keep Lake George clean

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This week, a first-of-its-kind summit at Lake George will bring together community members and experts to talk about the health of the lake, as well as present and future threats to it. The inaugural Lake Protector Summit meets this Thursday, June 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hosted by the Lake George Association, the summit's theme is officially titled "Our Lake - Our Future." The gathering is set from 8:30 - 11 a.m. at Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center. Topics will include community mobilization to protect water quality, including both those who do and don't live or work along the waterfront.“Every developed property in the Lake George Basin contributes in some way to the inflow of nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen that feed algae growth in the lake and raise the risk of harmful algal blooms,” said LGA President Eric Siy. “This engaging and educational Summit will p...

Saratoga Springs eatery celebrating National Smoothie Day

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- National Smoothie Day is on Wednesday, June 21. To celebrate the day, THORN + ROOTS, a healthy eatery at 46 Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs, is giving away free smoothies and giving back to the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visitors can get a free smoothie at THORN + ROOTS between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, or while supplies last. The promotion is only available in-store and is limited to one per person.On National Smoothie Day, THORN + ROOTS will also be accepting voluntary donations for Wellspring Saratoga, a resource for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Saratoga and Washington Counties. Take a Bite starts July 5 in Glens Falls "We're excited to use National Smoothie Day as an opportunity to bring our community together and to support an incredible local organization, Wellspring," said Allen Caruso, the owner of THORN + ROOTS. "This day will...

LEGO-inspired burger experience coming soon to St. Louis

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Brick Burger, a LEGO-inspired food experience, is coming to St. Louis later this year. Brick Burger will open a pop-up location in St. Louis on Sept. 16-17 on Samuel Shepard Drive in Midtown. The eatery gives LEGO fans a chance to enjoy a burger and put together LEGOs at the same time. What to know about Missouri's gun laws LEGO fans have the chance to enjoy a variety of burgers on a LEGO brick-shaped bun. In addition to the classic burger, there will be vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Along with the burgers, the pop-up space will feature a brick-building station, colorful brick walls and LEGO-themed furniture. "Brick Burger has created a dining experience that truly reflects that. Let your inner child run wild as you devour the burger of your dreams, surrounded by the colorful and creative world of bricks," said the company via a news release. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

St. Charles County man accused of online coercion of minors

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Charles County man appeared in federal court earlier this month to deny allegations that he coerced minors into sending him nude pictures.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Tristin Davis, 26, was indicted on May 24 on three counts of coercion and enticement of a minor and three counts of receiving child pornography.Davis pleaded not guilty to those charges on June 8, and has been ordered to remain in jail until trial.According to the indictment, Davis contacted minors in New York, Tennessee, and Connecticut, and convinced them to take and share nude photos.In addition to the federal charges, Davis has pending charges of statutory sodomy in both Lincoln and St. Charles counties, for alleged sexual abuse of four minors.

Maryland Heights woman charged with burglary

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A Maryland Heights woman is in custody after repeatedly trying to enter a neighbor's residence while they were home with their children.According to a report filed by the Maryland Heights Police Department, officers received word of a burglary in progress on Reading Avenue on Monday, June 12.Officers arrived at the home and found the suspect, Lauren Ward, 34, at the back of the residence. Police claim Ward trespassed on the property in the past, and knew of her because of previous incidents. What to know about Missouri's gun laws The homeowner told police she heard Ward try to enter the residence through the back door. She said Ward had partially opened the door and managed to get inside. However, the resident forced Ward back outside and locked the door behind her.Ward continued her efforts to re-enter the home through a side door, the resident told police.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Ward with first-degree burglary. She remains jailed...

Coloradans can expect another TABOR windfall. How much depends on voters in November

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:24:15 GMT

Colorado economic forecasters predict another tax refund windfall next spring — though how Coloradans receive the excess collections depends on how they vote this November.Forecasters for both the legislative and executive branches expect tax collections subject to Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, caps to exceed $3.3 billion. That would be near the prior year’s record that lawmakers refunded through direct checks last fall. Following year forecasts still show excess collections, though not nearly as eye-popping.The excess collections will surely become a point of leverage in a looming ballot box battle over state tax policy. Voters will decide this November on Proposition HH, a multi-faceted proposal aimed to blunt the sharpest edges of rising property taxes while also allowing the state to keep more tax dollars than currently allowed under TABOR.Opponents are arguing its passage would lead to a long-term vacuuming of tax dollars that would otherwise be returne...