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Overnight RV stays become Central Texas businesses' side hustle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Inflation has hit several small businesses hard throughout Central Texas, cutting into their bottom line.Yet, a growing trend has emerged as an innovative way for businesses to earn extra income.Lots of local distilleries, breweries and wineries are letting travelers in trailers stay on their property for free.Those overnight stays are booked through Harvest Hosts, an RV club.The only rule: guests must buy an item from the small business before leaving in the morning for the next leg of their trip. This allows these local businesses to keep the extra income.Jose Baptista and his wife Ines are Harvest Hosts members. They said they frequently take their camping trailer to travel throughout the Lone Star State."This is one way to get out of the house and bring your house with you, so to speak,” he said.The couple drove to Luling this week, and set up an overnight campground at AFT Distillery."You get to stay for free and usually get to see something really unique...

New neighborhood of up to 1,600 homes gets green light in Caldwell County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- The Caldwell County Commissioners Court unanimously approved March 28 a development agreement between the county and a subsidiary of Lennar Corp. for a neighborhood of up to 1,600 homes in the rural area south of Austin. Is Elon Musk planning town east of Austin? The answer’s complicated The development agreement will allow Lennar — one of the region's busiest homebuilders — to transform the 491-acre parcel into a large community of single-family homes, plus parkland and amenities, according to county documents. Cotton Gateway, as the development is currently known, would be a significant injection of new homes in Caldwell County, part of the region stretching between Austin and San Antonio that some experts believe will evolve into the state’s next metroplex.The development will rise across the road from the San Marcos Regional Airport at State Highway 21 and William Pettus Road.Read the full story at Austin Business Journal.

Mohonk Preserve to host 50-mile challenge fundraiser

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

GARDINER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On May 6, the Mohonk Preserve is hosting the annual Rock the Ridge challenge. The goal is to run or hike a 50-mile course within 18 hours. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participants can tackle the course by themselves or in relay teams of two, three, or four. There will be well-stocked and closely spaced aid stations along the well-marked course.Rock the Ridge serves as a major fundraiser to support the Mohonk Preserve's mission to protect the Shawangunk Mountains. When registering, participants will set up a personal fundraising page that donors can access. There are fundraising incentives highlighted with a two-night, mid-week stay at the Mohonk Mountain House for the top fundraiser!Registration closes on April 15 at midnight. All participants must register in advance, pay the registration fee, and commit to raising $325 prior to race day. Volunteers can also sign up by emailing volunteers@moh...

Soul food restaurant opening in Crossgates Commons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kitchen 216, a soul food restaurant, is soon opening up in Crossgates Commons Plaza at 161 Washington Avenue Ext. in Guilderland. The eatery is holding its grand opening on April 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Carry out service will be the only way to order food at the time of our grand opening," said Kitchen 216 in a Facebook post. "Thank you for your continued support."Kitchen 216 was originally located at 216 Lark Street before moving to 85 Central Avenue in Albany. The owners closed that location in November 2021. Since then, the owners have been serving Kitchen 216 food out of QuitaB's in the original Lark Street location, which they also own. Former Longfellows property reopening as Brookmere Hotel, Clover Restaurant Kitchen 216 menu items include baked chicken, fried shrimp, grilled salmon and a choice of sides. You can view the full menu when it is released ...

Meet the Adirondack Thunder fans that hail from Dublin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Saturday night, fans of the Adirondack Thunder filled the seats of the Cool Insuring Arena. One group of fans traveled all the way from Dublin, Ireland to be in the stands.

Miles Mikolas 'honored and humbled' for unique Opening Day nod vs. Blue Jays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Miles Mikolas takes the mound for a rather historic home opener compared to others in St. Louis Cardinals history. Thursday marks the first time the Cardinals will host an interleague opponent to open a new season. The Toronto Blue Jays flock to St. Louis for a battle of the birds. Mikolas will make his second Opening Day start, though his first since 2019 and first at Busch Stadium. Now one of the longest-tenured Cardinals pitchers, he gets to embrace the Opening Day festivities and set an early tone for the season. RELATED - What to know for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals home opener "I think this is one of the most special and magical Opening Days in the league," said Mikolas. "The way they do it is great. The fans show up, and it's going to be great weather here. I think it's going to be a special day overall. I'm honored and humbled to get that experience."Add in the Opening Day start, Mikolas has had an eventful past few outings. Last Friday, he pitched seven inni...

Letters: It’s time for lawmakers to put Colorado hospital fees in check

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

It’s time to put hospital fees in check“Lawmakers narrow bill to limit hospital facility fees,” March 22 news storyMy husband and I have owned our small business in Denver for 22 years. Over the years, our business has endured many challenges that have tested our resiliency.I am extremely disheartened over the state of the health-care industry in Colorado. Policymakers are discussing valid and comprehensive legislation that will rein in rampant hospital fees and cap costs. These policy solutions will make health care more affordable for Coloradans and for employees at small businesses like mine.Hospital consolidations have gotten entirely out of hand in Colorado, costing Coloradans thousands of dollars and monopolizing the health-care industry with no concern for the impact on people. Many Coloradans still cannot afford health insurance. If they have insurance, meeting ever-increasing deductibles, copays and surprise fees is challenging.Legislators have solutions o...

The Future Potential of Web3 Industry: Insights from BitGet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

The potential of Bitcoin in the future really depends on the market, because right now the market is warming back up. We can say that Bitcoin has already broken the 24-hour crisis but is dropping down to start back. Let's see if Bitcoin goes up and breaks at 27k. If it does, the market will be strong because Bitcoin is going up to new resistance, which should be around 30k. So, this is what I'm expecting.For the Bull market, I have to say we need to be patient because people are not prepared for investing, especially after the last two and a half years. In 2021 and 2022, the inflation rate in the UK was at a 20-year high. That means people prefer to use their money to hold onto their assets, so the trading value has been reduced. That means the market could be cold. So, what we need to do is wait for the market to get into the buy zone for the whole market to get back. If the macro trends still do not call the market, no matter how much effort we put into it, the market is nothing. ...

Mudslide closes Studio City street amid latest storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

Residents of a Studio City neighborhood are discovering on Thursday morning that they, too, have been impacted by the recent rains.At Wrightwood Drive and Wrightwood Lane, a mudslide blocked the roadway at about 10 or 11 p.m. Wednesday night.The slick roadway has caused at least one collision so far, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Other mudslides have been reported in Beverly Crest off Hidden Valley Place and near the 5 Freeway in Castaic.

Man shot to death in Santa Fe Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:36:14 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a man was shot to death in Santa Fe Springs Wednesday night.The unidentified man, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso at about 9:15 p.m., the LASD said in a news release. The man was declared dead at the scene of the shooting in the 13900 block of Rosecrans Avenue.No information about the shooter has been made available, and the investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.