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POLLS CLOSED: Anderson wins 2023 Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition against McCallum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pour the salsa and season the beef, it's Taco Shack Bowl spirit competition time!The 22nd annual rivalry game featuring Anderson and McCallum kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday from House Park. But before the game on the gridiron, the spirit competition pits the cheer squads from both schools in an old-fashioned cheer-off with early-morning pep rallies at two Taco Shack locations on North Lamar Boulevard and West Anderson Lane.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe schools decorated their respective Taco Shack locations in school colors Wednesday.You, the fans, got to decide the winner of the spirit competition. A total of 27,842 people voted in the poll. Anderson pulled in 50.5% of the vote, with 14,477 submissions. McCallum got 14,163 votes. Last year's poll was a nail-biter, with McCallum winning by 17 votes.KXAN was at both locations Thursday morning duri...

MCA scores show students still struggling academically post-pandemic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

Minnesota students still have not recovered academically from the learning they lost during the coronavirus pandemic when classes moved online, according to the latest results from state proficiency tests.Results from the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCAs, released Thursday by the state Department of Education show fewer than half of public school students are meeting grade-level benchmarks in reading, math and science.Overall, math scores saw a modest 0.7 percentage point uptick with 45.5 percent of students meeting grade-level proficiency measures. Reading scores continued to slide, dropping 1.2 percentage points since last year, with just under 50 percent of students meeting standards.Science proficiency also fell, dropping 2.1 percentage points from the prior year with just 39.2 percent of students now meeting or exceeding standards.“These statewide assessment results reinforce what we and other states around the country already know — our students, families, sc...

International Institute of Minnesota cancels Festival of Nations — permanently

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

Kitty Gogins began attending the Festival of Nations as an infant, when her parents, both Hungarian refugees, joined in the planning and pageantry around St. Paul’s signature celebration of the state’s many immigrant traditions.As a teen she embraced and showcased her family’s culture by participating in Hungarian dancing at the festival. And as an adult, she introduced the festival and its food vendors to her own children, who were happy to see the tradition — which launched in 1932 as a street fair — continue even as the annual four-day gathering moved indoors to the city’s downtown RiverCentre.But as chair of the International Institute of Minnesota’s festival committee, Gogins recently came to a different conclusion entirely, one she calls little short of heartbreaking.Following years of soul searching and financial review, the board of the St. Paul-based institute voted this summer to cancel the Festival of Nations permanently. The deci...

Traffic stop leads to gun arrest for Albany man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A traffic stop in Albany led to the arrest of an Albany man on felony gun charges. Nazair Joseph, 23, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 9:18 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's Office deputies tried pulling over a car near Second Avenue at O'Connell Street for vehicle and traffic violations. Deputies say the car fled the area, leading them on a short chase until the driver got out and ran from them.The driver, identified as Joseph, was taken into custody on Russell Sage College property. Through an investigation, deputies say they found a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun inside the car. Deputies also say Joseph was currently released from custody on a $50,000 bail bond for illegal gun possession out of Troy.Image of gun found via Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany International Airport to host Fear of Flying class Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponTh...

5 things to know this Thursday, August 24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy almost Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect some showers after the two beautiful days we enjoyed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Nauman Hussian is asking to be released on bail while he appeals the outcome of his trial. He was convicted in May for manslaughter in the 2018 Schoharie limousine crash. Meanwhile, police are reporting a New York woman died after the two-vehicle car crash in Bennington on Tuesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Hussain to request bail during appeal processAccording to the Times Union, Nauman Hussian is asking to be released on bail while he appeals the outcome of his trial. He was convicted in May for manslaughter in the 2018 Schoharie limousine crash.2. New York woman dies after Route 279 crash in BenningtonA New York woman has died after a two-v...

Stolen police car recovered in Madison County, Illinois, police investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - There is an active police presence in Madison County, Illinois, where a stolen Washington Park police car was recovered.It's understood that the Washington Park Police SUV was found at Route 162 and Horseshoe Lake Road. The Illinois State Police are at the scene, trying to piece together the facts of what exactly took place.This all started about 11:00 p.m. It's believed that someone stole a Washington Park Police SUV, which was discovered at the location later. Authorities have shut down 162 from Horseshoe Lake Road to Lake Road. ‘Surprise’ donation to help Francis Howell schools tackle student lunch debt Earlier, it was seen to be what we believe may have been officials from the Medical Examiner's Office, so there could be a death involved in the incident.We've reached out to the Illinois State Police and Washington Park Police for more details but have not yet heard back. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

'Sunset Friday Concert' in St. Peters canceled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The 'Sunset Friday Concert' at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters is canceled for Friday.Instead, St. Peters will show a performance from the band 'Wild Horse Creek,' on its streaming website. Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79 The next live Friday concert is set for September 1.

Delmar Loop Trolley not running Friday or Saturday due to heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Delmar Loop Trolley won't roll Friday or Saturday because of the heat.The cars are not air-conditioned. Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79 Service is scheduled to resume on Saturday and Sunday.

DuQuoin State Fair opening day parade canceled Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

DU QUOIN, Ill. - The DuQuoin State Fair opens Friday in Illinois, but the opening day parade is canceled. ‘Surprise’ donation to help Francis Howell schools tackle student lunch debt The fair will go on as planned. They'll have free hydration stations, and many of the buildings on the fairgrounds will serve as cooling centers.

Friday night football scheduling changes for several high schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:18:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Many schools are moving back the start times of Friday night's football games.Kirkwood, Francis Howell, and Edwardsville are among the host schools who've announced games will start one hour later, at 8:00 p.m. The Parkway School District has announced that its Friday night varsity games will move to 10:00 a.m. Saturday. ‘Surprise’ donation to help Francis Howell schools tackle student lunch debt Belleville West is also moving its game to Saturday. They play Mascoutah at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.