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Celebrating daylight saving time with a few drinks? What the time change means for alcohol sales

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It’s a question the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission gets every year, ‘what does daylight saving time mean for booze sales?’“Business owners across the state want to make sure they're doing the right thing and not running afoul of state law and of course, customers always have questions too as they plan their night,” said TABC Spokesperson Chris Porter.The answer is yes, you get an extra hour to buy alcohol with the time change.“Just that that one night of the year, they get an extra hour because 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. And then they get to continue on for the extra hour,” explained Porter. Daylight saving 2023: Here’s what a sleep expert says about the time change The TABC warns the extra hour of sales comes with extra patrols.“We will continue to be doing our patrols as we normally do in Austin and across the state every every weekend,” said Porter.“We have folks doing open inspections as well as undercover inspections just to make sure that businesses have the...

Officials celebrate the completion of Northside Village in Schenectady

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of a two-phase public housing redevelopment project. Northside Village offers 300 modern, energy-efficient homes affordable to households earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “My administration is committed to expanding housing opportunities and creating stable, vibrant communities across New York,” said Governor Hochul. “This means preserving existing housing stock and revitalizing public housing developments like Northside Village so that more families have access to the affordable, safe homes they need to thrive.”The development revitalizes the former Yates Village public housing complex. New additions include 37 two-story buildings with 211 apartments, two new playgrounds, a basketball court, a resident seating area, and landscaped greenspaces. The housing development includes 6...

Guess what music is coming to Capital Region radio stations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 'Tis the season, already. It appears Christmas has come early in the Capital Region as multiple radio stations have already switched over to a full Christmas music music format. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Both 103.9 The Breeze and TRY 98.3 have switched over to a full Christmas music format. 103.9 The Breeze announced in a press release with Jamie from 98.3 announcing on Facebook.The last song played on 103.9 before the switch was N'Sync's "Bye Bye Bye" and the last one played on 98.3 before the switch was the Go Go's "Our Lips Are Sealed." The first Christmas song played on 103.9 was Vince Guaraldi Trio's Linus and Lucy (The Peanuts Theme) and Andy Williams' "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on 98.3. “Is it ever too early to get in the holiday spirit? At 103.9 The Breeze we say the earlier the better!” said Breeze Director of Content Matty Jeff. “So today we officially started to share the joy and...

APD: Accused drug dealer arrested on active warrant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Amsterdam man accused of selling drugs was arrested on an active warrant on Wednesday. Jose Torres, 28, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Amsterdam Police executed a search warrant at 56 Hubbard Street on Wednesday as part of an active drug sale investigation. In an apartment, police say they found cocaine, hydrocodone pills, and paraphernalia related to trafficking drugs. Police subsequently arrested Torres who was wanted on an active warrant for selling controlled substances. He was taken to the Amsterdam Police Department where he was charged. 5 things to know this Friday, November 3 Charges:Third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substanceThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally using drug paraphernaliaSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceTorres was arraigned in Amsterdam City Court. He was released on h...

Larimer County deputy shoots at possible kidnapping suspect vehicle overnight; driver injured in crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

A Larimer County Sheriff’s deputy shot at a vehicle involved with a possible kidnapping whose driver was reportedly driving toward the deputy during an overnight chase in Fort Collins.No one appeared to have been hit during the shooting, but the driver was seriously injured in a crash after the shooting and another man was arrested, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. A woman who was also in the vehicle was taken to a hospital but has been released.The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Read more: https://t.co/7wIh7MeKDj pic.twitter.com/eZYB1mlYH4— Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff) November 3, 2023Fort Collins police about 11 p.m. Thursday received information about a possible kidnapping in Weld County, and Larimer County deputies about 12:50 a.m. Friday located a vehicle matching the description near Shields Street and Elizabeth Street.The deputies ...

I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

Interstate 70 eastbound in Wheat Ridge reopened Friday morning after being closed for several hours due to a crash.The Colorado Department of Transportation reported the crash at 2:42 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Ward Road.The agency announced around 7:30 a.m. that the highway had reopened to traffic.#I70 eastbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between CO 72; Ward Road and Exit 269A – CO 121/Wadsworth Boulevard. https://t.co/7vd0O5m8aG— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 3, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened at Eisenhower Tunnel Crime and Public Safety | Colfax Avenue eastbound reopened west of I-25 after crash Crime and Public Safety | Colorado weather: Snow and ice on Colorado roads cause accidents, closures along interstates Crime and Public Safety | Two lanes of I-70 eastbound reopened after multi-vehicle crash Crime and Public Safet...

Woodland Hills church vandalized, targeted for thefts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

A Woodland Hills church and police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons who've burglarized and vandalized the house of worship.Woodland Hills Community Church, a United Church of Christ congregation located at 21338 Dumetz Road, was first targeted last month after an Oct. 21 altercation with a MeetUp group that agreed to gather at the church without the church's permission, a WHCC representative told KTLA.The MeetUp members tried to get into the church, and when questioned by the children and youth minister, they responded with "aggressive and racial threats," according to the church.An entry for that day on the MeetUp Los Angeles website shows a game-night social was planned, and 68 people had indicated that they would attend.Later that day, a rainbow peace sign artwork was vandalized with black paint, according to the church, and it was struck again five days later with spray paint and "USA" graffiti.A Woodland Hills church's peace sign artwork was...

Rivian SUV: a rugged, down-to-earth EV

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

In a world of lookalike Tesla Y's, the Rivian stands apart.Not just for its rugged, interesting look that catches your eye, but also for unique touches along the way.Rivian lent me an R1S electric SUV for a week to test drive. I took it on a road trip to Paso Robles.This all-electric, three row SUV is rugged and commanding, yet gentle on the planet.It even makes a bird-like chirp when you lock the doors.Driving a Rivian is like joining a small club, other Rivian drivers would flash their lights or wave as I passed. That's kind of fun.The SUV sits up high, with two giant screens front and center. The maps and system software are top notch without any lag.Driving is smooth and the car feels solid, but not too rigid.There are three rows with tons of space inside are lots of creature comforts. This includes a removeable Bluetooth speaker in the center console, a pull-out flashlight in the door, plus a power outlet and air compressor in the trunk.Charging proved to be the trickiest part ...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'we need to do more to protect Palestinian civilians'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said more needs to be done to “protect Palestinian civilians” in Gaza and that, without that, there will be “no partners for peace.”Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv on Friday, Blinken also said, “we need to substantially and immediately increase the sustainable humanitarian assistance” into Gaza.He also said it was critical to restore the path toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, calling it the only “guarantor” of a safe and democratic Israel and independent Palestine. He said work on that must begin “not tomorrow, not after today, but today.”THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Friday to do everything in its power to protect civilians caught in the fighting in Gaza and ensure they receive humanitarian aid, while underscoring the country’s right to defend itself. Israel, mea...

Meat Puppets Love Liars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

Meat Puppets Love Liars: Derrick Bostrom of the Meat Puppets told us about his Liars experience.Derrick Bostrom: The Liars were no one you’ve ever heard of; just three older guys from another high school who we used to buy pot from. One day they decided to start a punk rock band. Back in late seventies Phoenix, that could earn you a severe beating if you weren’t careful. Imagine my shock when they showed up at my high school for a lunch time performance! Turns out, a friend of mine tricked both the school and the band into doing the show, which, of course the students hated.But I was awestruck by The Liars. I don’t suppose you’d hear it any more – the passing of time having made what was so special about them commonplace now – but this was thirty-five years ago. Imagine if Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath had joined the Ramones and they played prog-punk arrangements of Leif Garrett’s “That’s Rock And Roll” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Th...