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Test of FEMA emergency alert system planned for this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — If an alarm blares on your phone the first week of October, don't worry – it might just be a test. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said they will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.All major U.S. wireless providers participate in the emergency alert system and will transmit the national test to their customers. If your phone is on and within range of an active cell tower, from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test, FEMA and FCC said. New IRS ‘$600 rule’ also applies to resold tickets, side hustles like Etsy According to FEMA, the test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time on Oct. 4. If there’s widespread severe weather on Oct. 4, the test will be postponed by one week so it doesn’t create confusion between real emergency alerts and the test. The backup test date is Wednesday, Oct. 11. ...

Dollywood Express evacuated after train experiences mechanical issue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Passengers aboard the Dollywood Express were forced to evacuate due to a mechanical issue on Sunday. Officials say the incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Dollywood, the Dolly Parton-owned theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. All passengers on board were unloaded safely and no injuries were reported.The cause of the mechanical issue has not been released yet. The Dollywood Express features a 20-minute train ride, led by a 110-ton coal-fired steam engine. It follows a five-mile trek through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.Two steam engines operate on the Dollywood Express, Engine 192, or "Klondike Katie," and Engine 70, known as "Cinderella."The engines were originally part of Rebel Railroad, a park built in 1961 that once stood where present-day Dollywood now sits. Both Klondike Katie and Cinderella joined the park after serving in Alaska in World War II.Klondike Kaite and Cinderella were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works i...

What’s the fastest fast food drive-thru? It isn’t Chick-fil-A

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - If you’re going through a fast food drive-thru, you probably have some expectations: The food will come fast, the service will be super, and the food will be exactly as you ordered it. A new survey shows some fast food chains are better at delivering on those promises than others. Intouch Insight has released its annual drive-thru study, which analyzes the top fast food chains across multiple categories: order accuracy, speed, food quality, suggestive selling, and level of satisfaction. This year, they conducted nearly 1,500 drive-thru visits at 10 chains nationwide: Arby’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Hardee’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s.Overall, Intouch Insight’s analysis found the fast food giants are getting better in multiple categories. They’re faster than last year, with the average total ordering time dropping 29 seconds. The average number of cars you’ll find in line has dipped from 2.76 to 1.27. More customers are receiving ...

Lunchbreak: Potato Pancakes with Fran’s Bread Stuffing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

Carlos Orozco, Executive Chef, Catered By DesignCatered By Design's Thanksgiving & Holiday menu is in partnership with Heartland Alliance. This is our third year of teaming up with them and doing a donation match on each order. https://cateredbydesign.comhttps://www.facebook.com/cateredbydesignhttps://www.instagram.com/cateredbydesignHeartland Alliance: https://www.heartlandalliance.org/https://www.facebook.com/heartlandalliancehttps://www.instagram.com/heartlandalliancePotato Pancakes with Fran’s Famous Bread Stuffing Number of Portions: 15 Ingredients 16 ounces Mashed Red Skin Classic Potato 16 ounces Turkey Stuffing 2 each Extra Large 30 Egg 4 ½ ounces All Purpose Flour 3 ounces Unsalted Butter Melted ¼ tsp Salt & Pepper 4 fl ounces Sour Cream 1 oz Chopped V Prep Green Onion Put left over mashed potatoes in a bowl and left over stuffing in a d...

'The best setting in college football': Red River Rivalry week begins for No. 3 Texas, No. 12 Oklahoma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN Sports' instant analysis following Texas' 40-14 win over Kansas.AUSTIN (KXAN) — No matter how many times marketing partners and television executives try to rebrand the game, it's always going to be Texas and Oklahoma, and it's always going to be one of the fiercest rivalries in college football.The bitter rivals, yet somewhat partners as they bolt from the Big 12 Conference to the Southeastern Conference next year, will clash before noon at the Cotton Bowl in the Red River Rivalry with the State Fair of Texas in the background. ESPN College GameDay will be there doing a live 3-hour broadcast Saturday morning to get the juices flowing, and as he's said before, this is the stuff head coach Steve Sarkisian lives for. Instant Analysis: A big win over Kansas, now it’s Red River Rivalry time "The spotlight of college football is on us," he said. "This is why we're in college football, to be part of games like this."The Sooners enter the game undef...

Barton Springs tree 'Flo' celebration of life, removal set for this week after delays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is previous KXAN coverage of the Barton Springs pecan tree.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After delaying the removal of a beloved Barton Springs pecan tree, known as "Flo," the City of Austin has rescheduled its celebration of life and removal for this week. The tree will be removed on Thursday, Oct. 5 when the pool is closed, and a celebration of life will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., according to the city. Third-party certified arborists assessed the tree last month after it was discovered to have an infection known as Kretzschmaria deusta, a wood decay fungus in August. Barton Springs pecan tree ‘Flo’ diagnosed with infection Brittle Cinder Fungus seen on a tree (City of Austin photo)The city said all four Arborists recommended the removal of “Flo” due to safety concerns and the lack of treatment options, so the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) said it would remove the tree.Flo was originally scheduled to be removed Sept. 14, but the remov...

Austin's police oversight interim director appointed to full-time role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Oct. 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin's Office of Police Oversight interim director was appointed to the full-time position Friday, according to a City memo.The Office of Police Oversight director leads the office and oversees "the conduct, practices and policies of the Austin Police Department," the memo from Interim City Manager Jesus Garza states. Austin Police oversight vote: Prop A passes Gail McCant has been the interim director since June, the memo states."McCant has previously held positions as Lead Investigator, Human Rights Director for Persons with Disabilities, Administrator of the City of Austin's Office of Civil Rights, and Employee Relations Partner Sr. for Travis County. Her career as a public servant reflects her unwavering commitment to serving the public and upholding the highest standards of accountability and fairness," the memo reads.The City said McCant provides stability to t...

Lake Travis ISD discusses athletics bond after previous package is rejected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In November, voters in Lake Travis Independent School District will consider an athletic bond package that looks to add and improve athletic facilities around the district.Voters approved adding new schools during the 2022 bond, but they rejected the part of the bond that would fund new athletic facilities, which was proposition C and looked to approve almost $94 million for athletic facilities and upgrades.In June, the Lake Travis school board approved an order calling for a $143 million athletic bond election for November 7, 2023.If passed, the bond would allow for a new football stadium, which would hold about 8,000 people. It would also give the new high school, which is currently in the planning stages, a new baseball complex and tennis complex, but that is not all. Current athletic facilities would receive improvements as well. Will voters approve Lake Travis ISD bond for athletic facilities? According to LTISD's bond information page, "Without separate stadi...

A few more warm afternoons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're seeing a positive change in the atmosphere today as the flow aloft is coming from the southwest. For today, that upper flow will lead to increasing clouds from the moisture flow off the Pacific.High temperatures will be in the 80s 90s this afternoon. The normal high today is 87°. Today will be the hottest day of the week. More clouds will fill the sky tomorrow and in the days ahead as our rain chances go up beginning tomorrow.There will be a 30% chance of mostly showers with a few isolated thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Most measured rain tomorrow afternoon will be less than .05".Higher rain chances are in the Wednesday/Thursday forecasts. BLOG: Fall storm coming: Rainfall, timing and the temperature drop Those who have been anxiously waiting for the autumn air to arrive will need to wait just a few more days. One front arrives Thursday and a second weaker one will pass some of the area Saturday leaving 50s for lows Sunday.September reviewSeptember 2023 ...

Crews respond to crash and tractor-trailer fire on Route 67

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A tractor-trailer tanker caught fire after a crash with a passenger vehicle on Route 67 on Sunday. The Burnt Hills Fire Department responded to the scene and called for assistance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Both drivers were located approximately 150 yards east of the crash. The driver of the passenger vehicle was lying on the side of the road complaining about head and neck pain. The tanker was carrying around 1000 gallons of milk. The Harmony Corners and Ballston Spa Fire Departments extinguished the fire. Burnt Hills and Ballston Spa firefighters secured the passenger vehicle.Detours were set up until the accident was cleared. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation called in resources to clean up spilled fuels and oils.Emergency personnel did not report any injuries. The road reopened around 11:30 a.m.