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Here's how Texas compares to the moldiest states

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Unlike other allergens that we see in Central Texas, mold can be a year-round problem.Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Gideon Rubin, the CEO and Co-Founder of IAQ, an indoor contaminant measuring company, about the problems mold can cause.Nick Bannin, KXAN Meteorologist: Gideon Rubin joins us the CEO and co-founder of IAQ. Gideon, you recently looked at the worst states for mold in the country. What are the top five? And where does Texas rank?Gideon Rubin, CEO and Co-Founder of IAQ: Yeah, so what we found was really Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, were really the top five. And Texas is actually doing pretty well overall for mold. The factors really are humidity plays very much into that. And then the unique conditions in each region. So Texas is definitely a large state and has a lot of different sort of climates. But the moisture is a big deal there. And that's what really drives a lot of the mold. And that's what drives some of these sta...

TxDOT to launch Click It or Ticket for 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Transportation will launch its annual Click It or Ticket campaign Monday asking drivers and passengers to buckle their seat belts the next time they get into their vehicles. According to TxDOT, 1,258 unbuckled drivers and passengers died in 2022, up 2.5% from the year before.TxDOT said law enforcement agencies across Texas will be stepping up enforcement of the state’s seat belt laws from May 22 through June 4.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the Click It or Ticket initiative has saved more than 7,399 lives, prevented more than 120,000 serious injuries and resulted in $28.5 billion in economic savings since its inception in 2002, according to TxDOT.TxDOT said a victim of an unbuckled crash will be at Monday's kick-off. Eden Ganzerla is recovering from a traumatic brain injury caused by the 2016 crash. She shared her message with TxDOT.My short term goals are to speak loudly and clearly gain more strength in my left ...

NYSP: Schoharie man illegally possessed multiple firearms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schoharie man was arrested for allegedly possessing multiple firearms with a previous felony conviction, according to the New York State Police. Adam Hanlon, 41, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 7 p.m., police responded to a Schoharie home for reports of a domestic dispute. Police say after an investigation, they found a verbal argument took place and Hanlon reportedly pushed the victim.Police say further investigation revealed multiple firearms in the house. Due to a previous felony conviction, Hanlon cannot legally possess the firearms, state police say. Free ice cream promotion from Canajoharie Police Department No firearm was used during the dispute and no one was injured.Charges: Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon (four counts)Second-degree harassmentHanlon was taken to Cobleskill State Police for processing. He was turned over to the...

Denver weather: Drizzle and fog drying out, possible afternoon rain and thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

Fog, drizzle and cloudy gray skies early Monday will give way to warming weather as drier air spreads across metro Denver, bringing higher temperatures, with possible afternoon rain and scattered thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in Denver will be 66 degrees, weather service forecasters said. On Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures are expected to top 75 degrees.A light breeze may blow across the city in the morning. Skies are expected to clear in the afternoon. Any thunderstorms forming in the mountains Monday likely would spread to the high plains in the afternoon, forecasters said. These would roll eastward from the mountains into the foothills and reach the high plains along the Interstate 25 corridor after 4 p.m., forecasters said. Brief heavy rain and small hail is possible.It will be slightly warmer today with some clearing taking place this afternoon. There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and early even...

Innocent driver injured after pursuit ends in fiery South L.A. crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

At least one person was injured in a fiery pursuit crash in South Los Angeles early Monday.The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. in the 300 block of East Slauson Avenue.A pursuit with the Los Angeles Police Department that lasted only a few minutes ended in a crash, and a third vehicle that was not part of the pursuit caught on fire, video from the scene showed.The suspect was detained at the scene, and the victim in the other vehicle was hospitalized.Both sides of Slauson Avenue were shut down amid the investigation.No further details about the pursuit or the crash have been released.

Are you legally allowed to collect rainwater in California?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

It may seem like the most natural thing to do, even a great use of rain water: collecting it. But did you know it could be illegal to do it in your state?While collecting rainwater is not federally illegal, many states have restrictions in place, and water laws are primarily handled on the state level. Alternatively, some states even offer incentives for those who collect rainwater.Where are there rainwater collection restrictions?States that have some level of rainwater collection restrictions include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Kansas and North Dakota may require a permit to harvest rainwater. In all states not listed above, it is legal to collect rainwater.The World Water Reserve published a full state-by-state guide to explain which states are and aren't allowed to harvest rainwater. The U.S. Department of Energy also has an interactive Rainwater Harvesti...

Pansy Division Journeys to 16 Lovers Lane

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

The Go-Betweens16 Lovers Lane (Mushroom/Beggars Banquet)Pansy Division Journeys to 16 Lovers Lane: Jon Ginoli of Pansy Division told us about his love for a Go-Betweens gem.(Mushroom/Beggars Banquet)Jon Ginoli: Many of my favorite albums are by bands that are either raw, untutored, or primitive: The Fall, New York Dolls, Clash, Ramones, Stooges, Patti Smith, Old 97s, Mekons, Minutemen, etc. So how did the sleekly-produced 16 Lovers Lane by the Go-Betweens, released in 1988, end up being my hands down all-time top pick?16 Lovers Lane is a gorgeous-sounding songwriting masterpiece, a triumph of melody and arrangement, where the music and lyrics complement each other perfectly. The title gives it away: it’s a romantic record, but an adult one, where the protagonists have moved past youthful rebellion. It’s one thing to be young and disaffected, and another to be a decade or more past that and still be befuddled. The album is a kind of song cycle, but maybe more accurate to say variatio...

New Australian Study Shines a Light on CBD for Teen Anxiety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

View the original article about CBD for Teen Anxiety at Real Tested CBD.Along with chronic aches & pains, anxiety is a common reason people get interested in CBD oil. Many surveys suggest that most consumers primarily use hemp-derived CBD tinctures to naturally reduce psychological stress. As more patients struggle with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), it’s easy to see why CBD would be such an attractive option.However, since CBD is so new, some people have argued that the “placebo effect” is responsible for CBD’s anti-stress effects. In other words, if people believe CBD will affect their anxiety, then it probably will. Many critics aren’t so sure CBD has inherent anti-stress properties.Although research into CBD for anxiety is ongoing, many university-backed papers suggest CBD has unique therapeutic properties for conditions like anxiety. Most recently, a trial out of Australia’s Orygen mental health group found that CBD positively impacted teens and young adults with GAD. ...

Boy uses a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister from being abducted, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

By Keith W. Roberts | The Detroit NewsA Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.The 17-year-old’s name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Give me your kid’: Legal proceedings suspended in attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old East Bay boy Crime and Public Safety | Oakland kidnapping suspect takes plea deal, will serve two years for assault with a firearm Crime and Public Safety | East Bay police release video confirming hostage was struck by officer’s bullet during s...

Why this wildflower plant guide is what every gardener needs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:28 GMT

The National Audubon Society’s “Wildflowers of North America” (Knopf, 2023) is a tour de force in the realm of plant guides. Full-page profiles of more than 850 species are included, each of which features up to six or more opulent photographic close-ups. This is a book to be savored, plant by plant, page by page. Remarkably, the $39.99 book is available through online vendors for $31, an incredible bargain if you ask me.I was fascinated to learn that there is a California native spurge known as wild poinsettia or fire-on-the-mountain (Poinsettia cyathophora). The bracts that surround its tiny flowers are not solid red like those seen on the holiday poinsettia but red at the base and otherwise green. Snow-on-the-mountain (Poinsettia marginata) is another notable spuirge. Its tiny bracts are green in the center but surrounded by wide white margins. I once saw a manicured hedge of this species in front of a house in Atwater Village; it left an indelible impression on me.There is a map...