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New study identifies serious gaps in Texans' health care access

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

HOUSTON (KXAN) — A study published on Wednesday by the Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) claimed that polling data of Texans shows a "growing health care affordability and access crisis" in the state.“This is more than a health care crisis; It’s a statewide crisis,” said Dr. Ann Barnes, EHF president and CEO, in a press release. “These numbers paint a grim picture of the barriers Texans face in accessing essential medical care.”Some data points in that press release include:68% of Texans skipped or postponed medical care because of cost;66% of Texans without insurance do not have a primary care doctor;50% of Texans put off necessary health care; and,35% did not fill a prescription because of cost.The first data point is up from 59% in 2022.The struggles to afford health care varies by race and income. The study found 62% of Hispanic Texans and 55% of Black Texans reported difficulties in affording healthcare costs, compared to 44% of white Texans.The study's sample size was 1,201 ad...

Austin EMTs, firefighters help deliver baby girl

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new bundle of joy calls Austin home after Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Austin Fire Department crews helped deliver a baby girl Tuesday.ATCEMS said in a social media post medics were dispatched early Tuesday morning following reports of a pregnant patient having contractions. When crews arrived, they saw "their patient in active labor, with the baby crowning," per the post.Within 10 minutes, ATCEMS and AFD teams helped deliver the baby girl, adding both the mom and infant are doing well.

Pioneer Press marks 175th anniversary with commemorative photo book

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

In April 1849, the safety pin had just been invented and the rules of a new game called base-ball were being hammered out in the area around New York City.The United States was on its 12th president, while most of Europe was still ruled by monarchs.The fastest way to travel from the East Coast to the West Coast was a five-month steamship journey around South America.And the first issue of the Minnesota Pioneer – earliest ancestor of the Pioneer Press – was printed in the drafty spare room of a carpentry shop in downtown St. Paul, which was then just a muddy little river town of a few hundred inhabitants.Minnesota’s oldest newspaper, the Pioneer Press will celebrate its 175th birthday on April 28. We’ll be marking the occasion with a variety of special content and products over the next six months.Scheduled to be published in November 2023, “Twin Cities Snapshots” features more than 250 images from the Pioneer Press’s photo archive.The first of these is a hard...

Minnesota elections 2023: St. Paul School Board (Elect 4)

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

ST. PAUL SCHOOL BOARDOn Nov, 7 St. Paul voters will elect four St. Paul School Board members from a pool of seven candidates.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Chauntyll Allen (incumbent)Chauntyll Allen, candidate for St. Paul School Board in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: (The candidate did not provide a response)Have you received any official endorsements for this campaign, as in written backing from other elected officials or political action committees? AFL-CIO, DFL, LGBTQ Victory Fund, LPAC, SPFE, Women WinningWhat qualifies you to hold this position? Before joining the SPPS Board in January 2020, I was a ...

East Greenbush craft studio, party space closing its doors

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Franny’s Farmhouse DIY Craft Parties, located at 1 Springhurst Drive in East Greenbush, is closing its doors. Owners Terri and Derrick Petrone made the announcement in a Facebook post on October 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "First and foremost, we want to say thank you to all our customers, supporters, friends, family, and Franny’s staff," said the owners. "What a fun 3.5 years it has been at the studio."The Petrones said the business has struggled since the pandemic started in 2020. They've seen price increases on products, shipping, utilities, and taxes and have had a decrease in sales. Binley Florist ready to ‘Petal It Forward’ Franny’s Farmhouse offers do-it-yourself craft workshops, walk-in crafting, and custom gifts, and holds private events such as birthday parties, networking events, and bachelorette parties. The DIY projects include crafting wood signs, tote bags, ceramics, seas...

Former NFL player to speak in Saratoga

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Former offensive tackle in the NFL Shawn Harper will be speaking at a Cerebral Palsy Conference in Saratoga Springs on Thursday at noon. The conference will be at the Saratoga Hilton, located at 534 Broadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Harper will speak on the power of turning struggle into strength, as he will relate his own experiences of overcoming adversity to become a professional athlete turned CEO of his own business. He will speak alongside Cerebral Palsy Association President and CEO Mike Alvaro.Harper played seven seasons in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and NFL Europe before retiring to his security firm in Ohio. Cerebral Palsy affects roughly 1 million people in the United States, according to the Cerebral Palsy Guide.

Lake George Oktoberfest sees 8K visitors, more to come

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Oktoberfest season is well underway in Lake George - and even a rainy weekend can't turn away the revelry. This week, the host of the region's annual Oktoberfest announced just how many people had made it to the lake for drink and dancing - and detailed what's still to come. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, Adirondack Brewery announced that around 8,000 people made it to its Oktoberfest celebration over Indigenous People's Day Weekend. Even a downpour across Saturday couldn't stop the weekend from seeing the highest attendance the celebration has seen to date.“It’s not just about beer," said Adirondack Brewery owner John Carr. "We invite other breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries. There are options for all. We wanted the Oktoberfest Charity Block Party to have broad appeal."Coming up, the village will host a community Oktoberfest dinner on Wednesday, followed by a weekend block p...

WCSO: Queensbury man tried selling drugs to undercover cop

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Queensbury man was arrested on Tuesday. Miguel Gonzalez, 52, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, a joint investigation with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit found Gonzalez conspired to sell crack cocaine to police during a controlled drug buy operation. Charges:Third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substanceFourth-degree conspiracyGonzalez was arraigned Wednesday at Warren County Court. He was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash or $50,000 bond.

High-speed crash kills driver near the Enterprise Center

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 34-year-old man died after a fatal crash in Downtown St. Louis. Police say the man was speeding on 14th Street at around 3:30 a.m. in a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he ran a red light at Clark and hit a box truck. The car spun around and slammed into a fire hydrant. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The box truck driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The busy intersection has reopened after a deadly crash near Enterprise Center. Police had 14th and Clark shutdown for about four hours. The entrance to get on westbound I-64 was also blocked off. People who live in the area believe the car may have been speeding and running red lights before the crash happened, but police have not confirmed that. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families I spoke with someone who lives nearby, and he's fed up with these horrific crashes happening downtown."The people in this neighborhood have been complaining to public ...

Missouri teacher resigns after OnlyFans suspension

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Missouri teacher who was suspended for maintaining an OnlyFans page has now resigned.  According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, high school English teacher Brianna Coppage, 28, has "decided to move in a different direction." St. Clair Superintendent Kyle Kruse stated that she was not asked to resign. Solar eclipse 2023: What it is and will we be able to see it? St. Clair is located about 55 miles southwest of St. Louis, and the high school has approximately 750 students.Coppage tells the Associated Press that she joined the OnlyFans website over the summer to supplement her salary as a second-year teacher. She taught English to freshmen and sophomores, earning about $42,000 last year, according to the newspaper's public pay database. She mentioned that she's been making an additional $8,000 to $10,000 per month performing on OnlyFans. She chose the platform because its content is available only to subscribers, and she believed it would help protect her identity. Sh...