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Shared sentence: Separation takes toll on incarcerated moms and their kids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) — Dressed in her Sunday best — pink ruffled sleeves and a rainbow tulle tutu — Crystal Martinez’s 4-year-old daughter proudly presented her with a multicolored bouquet of carefully crafted tissue paper flowers. With her 5-year-old son nestled on her lap, laughing in delight, Martinez held out her arms and pulled the girl into a hug so tight that her glasses were knocked askew.“I want you! I don’t want the flowers,” Martinez said, smiling and holding her children close.Martinez’ five children, including the three aged 13, 10 and 6, last month traveled for three hours from Chicago to visit her in Logan Correctional, Illinois’ largest state prison for women and transgender people, on the Reunification Ride. The donation-dependent initiative buses prisoners' family members 180 miles (290 km) from the city to Logan every month so they can spend time with their mothers and grandmothers.Myla Martinez, 6-year-old, enthusiastically greets her mother Crystal Martinez as she...

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' has massive $120.5 million opening

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut of the 2018 animated original and showing the kind of movie-to-movie box-office growth that would be the envy of even the mightiest of Hollywood franchises.Sony Pictures' “Across the Spider-Verse,” the multi-verse spinning animated Spider-Man spinoff, sailed way past expectations, according to studio estimates Sunday, riding terrific reviews (95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong buzz for the hotly anticipated follow-up to the Oscar-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”In the sometimes formulaic realm of superhero movies, 2018's “Into the Spider-Verse" offered a blast of originality, introducing a teenage webslinger from Brooklyn, Miles Morales ( Shameik Moore ), a punk-rock Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and a host of other Spider-People. It launched with $35.4 million on its way to $384.3 million worldwide. Capit...

Scattered storms to kick off the work week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A wet start to the day for those in Travis County as rainfall amounts top half an inch across Austin.LIVE RADARUPDATED RAIN TOTALSPreliminary rainfall totals as of 5:30AMShowers and storms become a bit more widespread late this afternoon and evening. Although we don't anticipate severe storms, heavy rain could cause localized flooding in spots.Some storms will return tomorrow but the pattern turns drier midweek. Temperatures will be the main story late week into the weekend as afternoon highs warm well into the 90s.Heat turns up late week BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin Hotter than normal temperatures expected mid-June INVESTIGATION: LCRA didn't plan for climate change until KXAN investigation FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Stay up-to-date with the First Warning Weather teamFollow the KXAN First Warning Weather team on Facebook, Twitter an...

Meet the Justice of the Peace judges in Williamson County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY (KXAN) – All four Williamson County Justice of the Peace judges will host a community forum Monday evening. The forum will happen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Annex on 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. The four judges are Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace KT Musselman, Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Angela Williams, Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean and Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Rhonda Redden. People living in Williamson County can learn what the judges do everyday, including information on small claims, debt claims, Class C traffic violations, death inquests, weddings and more. The county said the forum is an open platform with time for questions and answers. Anyone with questions is asked to email their questions to [email protected].

Williamson County holding bond committee meeting Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – The Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee will hold its fifth public meeting Monday to determine which projects may be covered in a November bond election. According to the Williamson County website, the meeting will be begin at 5 p.m. at J.B. and Hallie Jester Williamson County Annex at 1801 Old Settlers Blvd. in Round Rock. During the meetings, the Citizens Bond Committee hears from cities, municipal utility districts, schools and others regarding the potential need for roads and trails, the county said. 2019 campaign for Williamson Co. bond propositions According to the county's website, if the committee members decide that bond money is needed, then the committee would send their recommendations to the Williamson County Commissioners Court for the November 2023 bond referendum. The sixth meeting will happen June 14 at 5 p.m. at the Georgetown Annex on 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. The seventh meeting happens on June 21 at 5 p.m. also at the Georg...

Pets featured in the Morning Report newsletter in June

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

We share photos of our subscribers’ pets at the end of every Morning Report newsletter.To sign up for the Morning Report, our free newsletter that curates local headlines on weekday mornings, go to twincities.com/newsletters and follow the prompts.You can also see pets featured earlier in 2023 in our previous roundup.In June, we have met three Pomeranians waiting for breakfast, one Shih Tzu who has never met a stranger and a cat named Pooh who is missed very much.Dusty has never met a stranger.Dusty and Larry.Waiting for breakfast.RIP, Pooh.Show Caption of ExpandMonday, June 5 (Memorial Monday)“Pooh was a regal kind of cat,” writes Carroll. “He was 20 years old when this picture was taken and lived a few months more. We miss him greatly.”Friday, June 2“This is Dusty. He is a 2-1/2 year old Shih Tzu.” writes Sandi of Burnsville. “He was born Sept. 27, 2020, and adopted by myself and my husband Larry.  His hair first grew out long like a...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: I Love Having Gatherings, But How Do I Get My Guests To Leave?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Vivi, and it's about getting your guests to leave. Here's her email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. Let me start this email by saying I love to have my friends over for dinner parties. I love to cook and I love them. It's a win win. However, once the wine starts being poured, sometimes we can sit around for hours talking and laughing. But, I like to be in bed by 11. Period...no wiggle room. I have found at my age that if I go to bed later than that, then my whole next day is ruined. Especially if I've had a glass or two of wine. But my friends never want to leave that early. I love them, but they've got to get out of my house. How do I gently tell them it's time to go without hurting their feelings? Hope you can help. Thanks.ViviWell Vivi, as someone who also has a bedtime that I like to keep, I will invite people over with a start and END time. T...

Firefighters respond to late-night Madison Avenue blaze

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Firefighters and police officers responded to a fire near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Ontario Street late Sunday night. Information at this time is limited regarding the cause of the blaze. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The intersection was closed for some time while crews investigated Sunday evening. Police are still on the scene Monday morning, monitoring the area.News10 has reached out regarding more information on the fire. Stick with News10 as more details become available.

GasBuddy: Average Albany prices drop 1 cent in last week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Average gasoline prices in Albany have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.70/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in Albany are 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stands 109.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.88 per gallon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $3.39/g on Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.89/g, a difference of 50.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.75/g while the highest was $4.85/g, a difference of $2.10/g.The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g on Monday. The national average is down 1.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 134....

Ask Amy: A large family has divided loyalties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:58 GMT

Dear Amy: I come from a large family, which has a 20-year gap between siblings.The oldest sibling was out of the house when the youngest was born.Essentially, our parents raised two separate families in different generations.Both of our parents died years ago, and a rift became very apparent.A few of the older siblings accused some of the younger ones of taking advantage of our parents, and attempted to turn the rest of the family against them. They even went so far as to try and convince long-distance relatives.It did not work.One sibling’s spouse appears to have a personal grudge against a younger member, and over the years, letters have been written, emails sent, and public comments made, all against the same younger family member.This in-law puts on the persona of being a good, loving, and honest person, but most know better.Now that we are all growing older, some of the siblings feel as if all should be forgiven. They want to reunite the family.A few have stated that this will ...