The city of Austin is gearing up for a week of fair weather according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. With an expected high of 76 degrees today and a calm north northeast wind turning to a whisper in the afternoon, Austin’s weather pattern remains a harbinger of autumn’s mild embrace. The forecast , last updated at 10:51 am CST, also indicates a pleasant night ahead, with the mercury dipping to a comfortable 44 degrees. Trending into the weekend, the city’s temperament remains sunny and serene — Friday is set to peak at 77 degrees, and come...

Bostonians, brace yourselves for some significant disruptions if you’re planning on riding the Red Line this November. The Red Line service will be suspended between Harvard and Broadway beginning at 8:30 PM through the end of service on Sunday, November 17, extending all day from next Monday to next Saturday. Things will get even trickier on November 24 with the service suspension reaching between Harvard and JFK/UMass, as per the City of Cambridge announcement. Riders should be aware, free and accessible shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains during this time; however, Park Street and Downtown Crossing stations are skipped...

A violent assault occurred at the W 125 St and St Nicholas Avenue subway station in Harlem, where a woman was attacked, slashed, and then pushed onto the tracks this past Tuesday night. According to PIX11 , the incident happened around 10:50 p.m., and the New York Police Department said that an unknown assailant approached the 37-year-old victim from behind, grabbing her hair and slashing her face with a sharp object, the perpetrator fled the scene immediately afterward, leaving the woman injured on the tracks. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was quickly transported to Mount Sinai Morningside...

A recent traffic incident in Morrison County drew emergency services to the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Monday afternoon. According to a statement from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office , on November 12th, at approximately 1:36 pm, 70-year-old Jimmy Cichon of Little Falls, Minnesota, was driving southbound on 160th Avenue when he suffered a medical emergency, losing control of his vehicle. The report details that Cichon’s vehicle, having veered off the road, collided with two power poles before striking a tree. The area of the accident was located near the intersection of 160th Avenue and 133rd Street, which lies...

An Okfuskee County resident has entered a guilty plea for child neglect, according to the Eastern District of Oklahoma’s U.S. Attorney’s Office. Joanna Lee Higgins, age 33, admitted to failing to provide necessary care to two children over a year-long period while responsible for their well-being. The indictment stated that Higgins, from Okemah, did not supply adequate nurturance, food, clothing, shelter, sanitation, hygiene, medical care, and supervision between January 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024. The neglect occurred within the jurisdiction of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation, a detail that brings into stark relief the intersection of federal and tribal...

A Detroit teen is being held responsible for a harrowing incident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and the wounding of his mother. The boy, aged 15, is facing charges of second-degree murder and felony firearm, as announced by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. In the wake of the tragic event that transpired last Thursday, the community is grappling to understand how a disagreement between children spiraled into violence. The altercation began around 6 p.m., with the initial argument involving two young children, ages 6 and 8. According to reports by MLive , the situation swiftly escalated,...

The tug-of-war between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Acero Schools took a decisive turn as the CPS board called a special meeting over the latter’s decision to shut down seven charter schools. In a move that might alter the trajectory of those closures, the CPS board will discuss a resolution on Thursday afternoon, demanding that Acero’s executives provide alternative solutions instead of proceeding with their shutdown plan. The resolution was brought forth in light of Acero’s closure announcement which is set to displace roughly 2,000 students and 270 staff members. These closures, affecting predominately Latino communities, have sounded alarms over...

The City of Sacramento is accepting proposals for the Sacramento Children’s Fund grant program, offering $17.9 million over the first three-and-a-half years. The funding aims to support the city’s most disadvantaged youth, with public agencies and non-profits encouraged to apply. Application details are available on the City of Sacramento’s website . According to the City of Sacramento’s official announcement , grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 per year are available, covering up to 3.5 years based on compliance. The application deadline is December 6 at 5 p.m. Submissions will be reviewed by the end of the year and must be approved...

In a dramatic departure from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA), the organization confirmed yesterday that eight of the thirteen interim board members, including leadership figures, have tendered their resignations. This move follows a unanimous vote by city officials to sever the 22-year contract with BOPA, a decision that has pushed the board members to step aside. As reported by Fox Baltimore , those who resigned include Interim Chair Andrew Chaveas and Interim Vice Chair Lady Brion, along with other interim board members who have actively contributed to the city’s arts scene. BOPA CEO Rachel D. Graham...

As the holiday season approaches, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has announced a crackdown on scammers targeting homeowners, while launching a new website to educate the public on how to avoid such schemes. Among those targeted by the latest series of scams is a retired Houston school teacher, Wanda Jackson, who investigators believe was defrauded out of her home by unscrupulous individuals. “He was helping me to find funds that were needed to complete the repairs on my house of 47 years, instead of helping me, he tricked me into signing my entire home over to him,” Jackson explained in...