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Texas students continue to improve on STAAR test since post-pandemic lows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Education Agency released the results for the 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness examination, showing further academic recovery since the pandemic. These are the first set of results since the test was redesigned earlier this year to better reflect what students are learning in the classroom. The Texas Legislature passed a bill in 2019 prompting the redesign. MORE: Texas STAAR Test is being redesigned — what you need to know “This year’s [end-of-course] results show progress and continued academic recovery among Texas public school students who endured multiple years of pandemic-induced disruptions to learning. The number of students that achieved 'Approaches grade level' or above increased in all five tested subjects,” TEA wrote in a statement. STAAR scores for grades three through eight surpassed pre-pandemic levels in Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History, per TEA data. 89% of students met the “Approaches grade le...

Timberwolves add former NBA journeyman Corliss Williamson to coaching staff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

It wasn’t exactly the splash Timberwolves fans were looking for in the hours leading up to NBA free agency. Think of it more as a pebble sending a ripple through the pond.Nonetheless, the Timberwolves were happy to add former NBA big man Corliss Williamson to their coaching staff on Friday. His climb up the coaching ladder has also featured stops with the Sacramento Kings (2013-16), Orlando Magic (2016-18) and Phoenix Suns (2018-19).“I can’t wait to join the Minnesota Timberwolves staff and be a part of what Tim (Connelly) and Chris (Finch) are building here in Minnesota,” Williamson said in a release. “We have a lot of talent on this roster and I’m excited to get to work with our guys to help them be the best players on and off the court.”Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch called Williamson a “fantastic addition” to the organization.“He brings a wealth of experience, both in the NBA and on the collegiate level,” Finch said in a release. “He will...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: June 26-30

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, June 26 through 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Farming Man Fest returning to Indian Ladder FarmsFarming Man Fest is returning to Indian Ladder Farms for its ninth year on Saturday, July 15 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The festival celebrates New York’s breweries and the brewing industry.Best vegetarian-friendly restaurants around Albany, according to YelpIf you’re looking for some great vegetarian options in the Capital Region, you have quite a few options. These are the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the Albany area, according to Yelp.Food Truck Fridays returning to Brant LakeFood by the water and live music are in store by Mill Pond in the hamlet of Brant Lake. Food Truck Fridays are back starting Friday, June 30.Old...

Comedian Hannibal Burress performing at Albany Funny Bone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Funny Bone announced they will be hosting comedian and actor Hannibal Buress. The first performance is scheduled for July 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Buress is best known for his standup comedy and for being the co-host of "The Eric Andre Show" from 2012 to 2020. He portrayed Lincoln Rice on Comedy Central's "Broad City", as well as being featured in several comedic cameos, including Marvel's 2021 film "Spiderman: No Way Home". There will be a total of four shows, with two performances at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. respectively on July 7, and then two performances at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on July 8. The Funny Bone is located within Crossgates Mall in Albany. Who’s on when at GEMFest in Glens Falls You can purchase Hannibal Buress tickets by visiting the Funny Bone's website.

Denver airport set to open more PreCheck security lanes during busy Fourth of July weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

Denver International Airport planned to open four new PreCheck security-screening lanes Friday afternoon to expand capacity at its busiest checkpoint during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.The new lanes are at the terminal’s south main checkpoint, which is on Level 5 nearest to the Westin DIA Hotel and transit center, and they’re actually set off in a new auxiliary screening area. It’s just north of that checkpoint, near the central atrium and roughly aligned with Baggage Claim 7 to the east.The new space was roped off Friday morning, but DIA spokesman Jose Salas said the tentative plan was to open at some point Friday afternoon.While the south checkpoint primarily is for standard screening, the offset lanes will add more capacity for TSA PreCheck screening. They’ll typically be open during the day, though it’s possible the Transportation Security Administration won’t open them when crowds are low.The north main checkpoint on Level 5 is still p...

'Most nerve-racking moment ever': California filmmaker makes proposal a big screen event

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

The saying goes, "When you know, you know" and co-founder of Fresno-based Tremendum Pictures Chris Lofing knew he had found "the one" and had to make his proposal Blockbuster worthy - enlisting help from some Hollywood superheroes, KTLA sister station KSEE/KGPE reports.Friday, June 23 would become a day that Chris, co-founder, writer, director, and producer at Tremendum Pictures, and his now fiancée, Andrea Barrón, would never forget.Inside Maya Cinemas at Fresno's Campus Pointe, Chris packed the room with 100 of his closest friends and family, sneaking in Andrea (or Andy for short) as the lights dimmed for what everyone thought was going to be a screening of "The Flash" - but there was something even bigger coming first. One of the previews ahead of the movie was custom-made for the big question."We had shot this video in early June and it was a really tight window to complete this because we are filmmakers and we are juggling some other movies right now. We shot it in like three h...

Lantz Fire grows to 15 acres in Moreno Valley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

A brush fire has grown to 15 acres and is continuing to spread in Moreno Valley late Friday morning.The Lantz Fire broke out at Lantz Lane and Ironwood Avenue at about 10 a.m., and it was burning "light flashy fuels," the Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.By 11:20 a.m., it had grown to 15 acres and was continuing to spread at a moderate pace."Evacuation Warning has been issued for the the area North of Ironwood and East of Moreno Beach," fire officials said. For an evacuation map, click here.

Help sought finding man last seen walking in Woodland Hills

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 38-year-old man whose mental condition is described as “poor.”Ehssan Darabian was last seen around 10 a.m. Wednesday walking in the 20600 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills.He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 285 pounds, is bald, clean shaven and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.Anyone who has seen Darabian or knows where he might be is asked to call the LAPD’s missing persons unit at 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

Juvenile performs 'Back That Thang Up' for NPR's Tiny Desk concert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

Juvenile's Tiny Desk performance is here for "the '99 and the 2000."For weeks the internet has been patiently waiting to watch the rapper take the small stage of NPR's Tiny Desk. The concerts are a series of live shows hosted by NPR Music at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Bollen in Washington, D.C. The highly anticipated performance finally dropped on Friday and Juvie didn't skimp on the hits, which brought back audience members to a time of flip phones, MTV's Total Request Live, Y2K and Discmans. Joined by producer Mannie Fresh, the New Orleans hip-hop star performed hits like "Bling Bling," "Back That Thang Up," "Ha," "400 Degreez," "Slow Motion," "I Need a Hot Girl" and "Rodeo."In a Tiny Desk first, the Hot Boy performed an encore after playing "Back That Thang Up" after being encouraged by the audience.For part of his band, Juvenile brought out two Grammy winners and natives from the Pelican State, Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste. Batiste flew in from London to be a p...

Gildardo Gonzalez Luna Killed in 2-Car Accident on North Indian Canyon Drive [Desert Hot Springs, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:04 GMT

49-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near Worsley RoadDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA (June 30, 2023) – Wednesday, Gildardo Gonzalez Luna was killed in a 2-car accident on North Indian Canyon Drive.Authorities responded to the scene around 2:41 p.m., just east of Worsley Road.Per reports, the driver of a 2013 Ford Fiesta crossed the solid double yellow lines while heading west. As a result, the Ford struck an oncoming 2007 Honda Civic head-on.First responders arrived and pronounced the driver of the Honda dead at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased victim as 49-year-old Luna of Stockdale, North Carolina.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the 42-year-old male Ford driver from Victorville to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries. The Victorville man was later arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.At this time, the California Highway Patrol Indio unit is leading the investigation.The team at Sweet James offers ...