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Pflugerville ISD board approves 3% pay raise for district employees

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – The Pflugerville Independent School District Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a 3% general pay raise for the 2023-24 school year. Trustees also approved a second 3% raise that would have to be approved by district voters in a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. AISD approves pay raises for teachers and staff According to the presentation to board members, a 3% general pay raise would increase a starting teacher's salary to $55,000 a year.According to the district, that starting teacher salary would place Pflugerville fourth among the following area districts:Round Rock ISD: $56,250Leander ISD: $55,655Austin ISD: $55,844Pflugerville: $55,000

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Should I Be The "Cool" Aunt Or Tell on My Nephew?

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Anna. Here's her email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I'm in a bit of a spot. I live next door to my sister and her kids. I always keep an eye on their home whenever they're away. Last week, my sister and her husband went away for a romantic four day trip, and while they were gone, her kids, my nephews, had a huge house party. I'm very close with my nephews, but I don't think they should have had that party without their parents knowing. Now they're begging me not to say anything, but I gave my word to my sister that I would let her know what was going on. Should I tell her about the party the kids had, or should I just let it go? Hope you can help. Thanks. AnnaListen, I'm the "cool" Aunt too, but I think I would have to tell my sister what happened. I would probably downplay it, and make sure the kids cleaned up everything so that there was no s...

Two dead, one alive after fatal shootings in St. Louis involving three crime scenes

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- All three shooting are under further investigation. In the first incident, police responded to a call in the Fountain Park neighborhood of North St. Louis near Bayard and Page. A man around 30 years old was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The authorities are still gathering information to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, but they believe it occurred outside.Shortly before 9 p.m., another shooting occurred at 13th and Chestnut downtown. Police discovered a man with a gunshot wound to the head at a homeless encampment in a nearby park. The location is close to city hall and the circuit attorney's office. The victim, a man in his late twenties or early thirties, was declared dead at the scene. Authorities are hopeful that a couple of witnesses might assist in their investigation.Just after midnight, another shooting took place at Greer and Marcus in north St. Louis. The victim, an adult male, was transported to ...

Police seek driver in St. Louis hit-and-run: grove incident

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police are looking for the driver who struck a person in the Grove neighborhood this morning. It happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of South Sarah Street and Manchester Avenue. Witnesses say a car hit a person and continued driving.

Temperature gradually rising: expect hotter days ahead

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The temperatures have been gradually increasing by a degree or two each day. Looking ahead to Friday, it is expected to be a sunny and warm day initially, but as the day progresses, clouds will start to form, and there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening. The western regions have higher chances of experiencing rainfall today. The high temperature is anticipated to reach 93 degrees.Moving on to the weekend, a hot spell awaits. Both Saturday and Sunday will see highs in the low to mid-90s. The heat will persist on Monday, but relief is in sight as a cold front approaches from the northeast. This approaching cold front has the potential to slightly lower the temperatures and reduce the humidity starting from Tuesday.

Ask Amy: Former in-law’s contact riles hurt feelings

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

Dear Amy: I had a wonderful relationship with my in-laws while my ex-husband and I were married. However, following our divorce, he and I no longer speak.He’s also asked me NOT to reach out or talk to his family.His sister and his father have respected his wishes and have never reached out to me. Honestly, I found this very hurtful.His mother called a few times over the past year, mostly around the holidays, and each time it was difficult and painful to talk to her.I never initiated any communication.At Christmas she left me a voicemail crying about how much she missed me and missed having her family together. She implied that I wasn’t doing well, and that hurt my feelings, too.I did not call her back and have not talked to her since.Around Easter, she sent a card, noting how much she missed me and how much she loved me.Again, I did not respond, but she did ask my son during a visit if I ever received a card from her. She did the same on Mother’s Day.I find it to be very hurtful.I a...

Moldova says Europe summit signals unity in face of Russia's war

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Wednesday (31 May) a summit of European leaders hosted by her country this week would send an unwavering message of peace and condemnation of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.She said an agreement on mobile phone roaming from 1 January 2024 had been signed with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.More than 40 European leaders were set to meet at a castle deep in Moldovan wine country on Thursday (1 June) in a show of support for the former Soviet republic that applied to join the European Union after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022."The second meeting of the European Political Community is proof of the growing unity on the continent," Sandu told a joint press conference with von der Leyen."This event is a strong confirmation of our unwavering commitment to peace, a firm condemnation of the Russian invasion, constant solidarity with Ukraine and a demonstration of support for Moldova," Sandu said.Moldova, l...

NATO troops on guard in north Kosovo for third day amid protests

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

NATO peacekeepers guarded town halls in ethnically polarized north Kosovo for a third day on Wednesday (31 May) as Serbia's defence minister inspected troops deployed near the border with its former province after violent unrest this week.The disturbances prompted NATO to send additional troops to the area and the alliance and the West slammed Kosovo for not having done enough to prevent violence, during which 30 NATO troops and 52 ethnic Serb protesters were hurt on Monday.NATO said it would send 700 more troops to boost its 4,000-strong mission in Kosovo, where Serbs are angry that a 2013 deal to set up an association of autonomous municipalities where they form a majority in the north has never been implemented.Regional unrest has intensified since April elections that Serbs in north Kosovo boycotted, leaving victory in four Serb-majority mayoralties to candidates from Kosovo's 90% ethnic Albanian majority.After they were installed last week despite a 3.5% election turnout, the U...

NATO has been keeping an eye on Moldova's skies as European leaders gathed

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

NATO has been monitoring the skies over Moldova as more than 40 European leaders attend a summit close to Ukraine's borders to show support for both countries as Kyiv prepares a counter-offensive against Russia's invasion.The gathering of the EU's 27 member states and 20 other European countries at a castle deep in Moldovan wine country just 20 km (12 miles) from Ukrainian territory poses a security and organizational challenge for a country of 2.5 million people wedged between Ukraine and NATO member state Romania.NATO Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) surveillance aircraft will watch the skies over the summit venue through Friday (2 June), the alliance said in a statement.Missile debris from the war in Ukraine has been found in Moldova several times since Russia invaded 15 months ago."NATO AWACS can detect aircraft, missiles and drones hundreds of kilometres away, making them an important early warning capability," NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu said.With Kyiv preparin...

Stunning Piedmont home

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:43:31 GMT

This attractive and stylish home with four-plus bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms is located in the highly sought-after town of Piedmont.Live close to Montclair shops, dining, cafes and Piedmont’s top-rated schools. Boasting a spacious, open floor plan, this stunning residence features a large living room with vaulted ceilings, a great room and dining area, and beautiful hardwood floors.The kitchen is truly a chef’s dream, complete with a center island, quartz counters and barstool seating — the perfect place to entertain guests or prepare delicious meals. The kitchen also offers access to a serene deck where you can relax and unwind.The bedrooms are a generous size and provide plenty of natural light, while the three bathrooms are tastefully designed. There is also a convenient bonus room with a half bathroom, a two-car garage and off-street parking.This property is located less than a block from Coaches Field and Blair Park, near Montclair Village and within the b...