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Where are the best places to see stars in Texas? Top options in every region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - "The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas!" Perseid meteor shower to peak over Austin this weekend For over 80 years, "Deep in the Heart of Texas" has been a familiar refrain in the Lone Star State, standing as one of the most reliable ways to summon a chorus of clapping and answering shouts. However, the catchy tune also holds true; according to experts such as those with the International Dark-Sky Association and other agencies, Texas is home to some of the best places to stargaze in the world. Here are a few of the best locations in Texas to turn your gaze skyward this summer.The stargazing areas have also been included with their "Bortle Scale" rankings from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a measurement used to convey the level of light pollution in a location from Class 1 (stars are the most visible) to Class 9 (stars are the least visible.) Panhandle Plains and North TexasCopper Breaks State Park (IDSP) The IDA...

Maui wildfire survivors return to communities in ruins and try to imagine rebuilding from nothing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

By CLAIRE RUSH, TY O’NEIL and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER (Associated Press)LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Dogs trained to find bodies sniffed through piles of rubble and ash as stunned survivors of deadly wildfires that claimed at least 80 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui took stock of their shattered lives and tried to imagine rebuilding from nothing.The only items Summer and Gilles Gerling were able to retrieve from the detritus-filled lot where their home once stood in Lahaina were a piggy bank Summer’s father gave her as a child, their daughter’s jade bracelet and watches they gifted each other for their wedding. Their wedding rings were gone.“Safety was the main concern. These are all material things,” Gilles Gerling said.The fires nearly wiped out the historic town of 13,000 people and were still not fully contained Friday night on some parts of the island. Maui County raised the number of confirmed deaths to 80 Friday night, and Gov. Josh Green wa...

Police investigating shots fired in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred late in the evening on August 11. No victims have been reported at this time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The incident took place on the 800 block of Bedford Street. One shell casing was recovered at the scene, though currently no other damage has been located. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Schenectady police dispatch at (518)630-0911 or the police tips line at (518)788-6566.

Gucci sneaker transaction in St. Louis leads to armed robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman who intended to sell Gucci sneakers she listed online was duped with counterfeit cash, then robbed by two men Friday afternoon in St. Louis. The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of North Grand Boulevard in the Grand Center neighborhood. 16 hurt in Lake of the Ozarks boat explosion Investigators say the victim, a 22-year-old woman, listed Gucci sneakers for sale through a social media platform and arranged to meet a possible buyer. The victim and the suspect met in the parking lot, and the suspect was accompanied by a driver. During an attempted exchange, the suspect handed over counterfeit money to the victim, who then questioned whether the cash was real. After that, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the shoes from the victim. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Child dies in overnight I-70 crash in St. Charles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A seven-year-old boy died in an overnight crash on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports the boy was from Kansas City, Missouri, and he was riding in a car with two others during the crash. Strong storms likely overnight into Saturday morning The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 70, just east of David Hoekel Parkway. According to the MSHP crash report, a 24-year-old driver was traveling in the wrong direction when he struck another vehicle head-on. Two adults and a boy were inside that vehicle. All four people involved in the crash were rushed to a hospital for treatment. The driver who went the wrong way, a 24-year-old from Wichita, Kansas, suffered serious injuries in the crash. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Pedestrian hit by motorist on Sheridan Boulevard in Arvada dies, police said

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

A pedestrian hit by a motorist on Sheridan Boulevard in Arvada has died, police said.The incident happened in the 6400 block of Sheridan, the Arvada Police Department said in a 6:32 a.m. Saturday tweet.The driver remained on scene. An investigation is ongoing. The pedestrian will be identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office after family has been notified.Sheridan was closed between 64th and 65th avenues by the incident, the stretch reopened about 9:30 a.m., according to police.#TrafficAlert. APD investigating a fatal auto/pedestrian crash in the 6400 block of Sheridan Blvd. Sheridan closed in both directions, from 64th to 65th Ave. It is expected to be closed for a couple of hours. The vehicle remained on scene. pic.twitter.com/Y9OzrylMW3— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) August 12, 2023the the the

Man shot in Denver on East 23rd Avenue dies at hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

A man shot overnight in Denver was pronounced dead at a hospital.The shooting happened in the 1300 block of East 23rd Avenue, the Denver Police Department said in a 2:33 a.m. Saturday tweet.Alert: #DPD is investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of E 23rd. One victim was transported to a local hospital. Extent of injuries unknown at this time. Investigation is ongoing and officers are working to develop suspect information. #Denver. pic.twitter.com/kSQDunlf3f— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 12, 2023At 10:03 a.m. Saturday police announced on Twitter that the man had died. The identity of the victim will be released by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner after family has been notified. A homicide investigation is ongoing. 

Man struck, killed in overnight crash on 73 Freeway 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

A man was killed after being hit by a car in Orange County early Saturday morning. According to authorities, officers were called to the 73 Freeway around 1 a.m. on reports of a body in the #2 lane near John Wayne Airport. Responding Newport Beach paramedics pronounced the man deceased on scene. A man was killed after being hit by a car in Orange County. (ANG)A man was killed after being hit by a car in Orange County. (ANG)A man was killed after being hit by a car in Orange County. (ANG)The driver remained at the scene of the crash and cooperated with authorities. The victim has not been identified.California Highway Patrol officers with the Santa Ana station are handling the investigation. 

Fire damages abandoned Pittsburg theater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

PITTSBURG — A fire damaged the Enean Theater on East 10th Street here early Saturday, according to authorities.The Contra Costa Fire Protection District first reported the blaze on social media just before 6 a.m. Fire crews evacuated one home on East 9th Street as the fire grew from a three-alarm to a four-alarm blaze.“This is an abandoned building and due to the concern of collapse we have pulled our personnel out of the building,” ConFire said on social media Saturday.Officials said the fire was under control by about 7 a.m. The theater is located at 333 East 10th Street. No injuries were reported.Check back for updates. 

Mailbag: Playoff path for WSU and OSU, Fox vs. the Bay Area duo, elements of Pac-12 reconstruction, a “60 for 60” and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:18 GMT

The Hotline mailbag typically publishes each Friday. Given the extraordinary developments that led to the demise of the Pac-12, we are producing several installments — the first was published Thursday — in the hopes of addressing all the topics that matter to our readers.Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotlinePlease note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.This question presupposes some sort of merger with the Mountain West: What odds would you place on Washington State or Oregon State making the playoff before Washington or Oregon? — @CougRobThe Hotline loves hypothetical questions that provide an outlet for explaining an underlying process, and no process is more important to college football than the playoff.When the CFP expands to 12 teams next season (2024), the six highest-ranked conference championships will receive automatic bids. Why six? Becaus...