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Texas student's work travels to Jupiter, helps track climate change on Earth

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

AUSTIN, TX (KXAN) -- A new technique utilizing radar will soon be used on one of NASA's biggest missions of the decade. The technique was developed by a University of Texas Ph.D. student, Kristian Chan. It was originally tested on melting ice caps on Earth to determine how climate change was impacting them."It's piece of this larger picture of trying to understand how the ice on Earth is responding to a warming climate," said Chan, who is also a graduate research assistant with UT's Institute for Geophysics.The technique uses two different radars, both operating at different frequencies, to scan the shallow surface of ice caps. "One radar is sensitive to features down to about 10-12 meters, the other one, maybe about a few meters or so."By using two different radars, scientists are able to create a map of the subsurface. This map can locate pockets of frozen ice that are capable of redirecting melt water that moves through the ice cap. UT researchers sending undersea robot to inve...

Fall camp for Texas Longhorns opens Wednesday, Sarkisian to hold news conference Tuesday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's finally here.College football fall camps around the country are all set to commence and usher in the 2023-24 season, and Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian will officially introduce the team at a news conference Tuesday. Arch Manning’s first trading card makes more than $100K for charity at auction We'll update this story after Sarkisian makes his season-opening remarks at 10:45 a.m.Texas comes into the season with the third-ranked recruiting class for 2023, and that includes the nation's top recruit in quarterback Arch Manning. The Longhorns brought in four 5-star and 14 4-star recruits according to 247Sports.com. In addition to Manning, linebacker Anthony Hill, running back CJ Baxter and transfer wide receiver Adonai Mitchell are the latest 5-star recruits on the 40 Acres this season.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 Longhorns hit the...

Albany man arrested in stolen wallet investigation

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Thursday following a stolen wallet investigation out of Troy. Grady Turner, 65, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, June 5, around 10:39 a.m., troopers received a complaint regarding a stolen wallet from a store in Troy. According to police, an investigation found Turner had stolen the wallet and its contents from the victim while they were distracted shopping. Turner was identified with the help of the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center and the New York State Division of Parole. He was arrested and taken to Brunswick State Police for processing. South Glens Falls ‘Vocal Point’ opening for Foreigner Charges:Fourth-degree grand larceny (three counts)Third-degree criminal trespassing (three counts)Petit larcenyTurner was arraigned at the Brunswick Town Court. He was taken to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility where he's held withou...

Opinion: Take it from the ski resorts. Our environment matters.

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

As the general managers of Copper Mountain Resort, and Eldora Mountain Resort, both beloved ski resorts and major employers in Summit and Boulder counties, we are urging the Colorado community and Congress to support the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.First and foremost, we would like to commend Congressman Joe Neguse for authoring and sponsoring this bill to advance environmental stewardship and sustainability. As mountain resorts that provide outdoor experiences for millions of guests each year, we understand the importance of preserving our natural surroundings and mitigating the negative impacts ofhuman activities on the environment. The proposed bill aligns perfectly with our core values of environmental stewardship and community support, and we believe it will significantly contribute to a future where a greener and more sustainable economy further propels Colorado forward.Summit and Boulder counties, with their stunning mountains and breathtaking landscapes, have...

Discover the wonder of the Spanish Peaks region with camping, hiking and scenic views

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

Two distinctive mountains that tower over the prairie of southern Colorado have gone by many names.To the Native Americans they were sacred and known as Wahatoya, meaning “breasts of the Earth.” To the Spanish they were Dos Hermanos, or “two brothers.” To white settlers they were an important landmark on the Santa Fe Trail, the easternmost peaks of the Rockies and a sign their long journey across the plains was nearing its end.Today they’re known as the Spanish Peaks. Historical significance aside, this area is an outdoor lover’s playground, often lacking the crowds found at other mountain ranges across the state.So this summer, instead of fighting weekend traffic on Interstate 70 or U.S. 285, why not take a drive south on I-25 to Walsenburg and explore one of Colorado’s lesser-known summer getaway spots? This is your guide to summer fun in Spanish Peaks Country.Farley’s Overlook, a pull-off on the Cordova Pass, is a favorite of travel...

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in August: History Colorado; peach and corn festivals; the Parade of Homes

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

History Colorado free admissionOn Aug. 1, 1876, President Grant officially made Colorado the Centennial State. The History Colorado Center (at 1200 Broadway in Denver) is celebrating the big day with free admission on Aug. 1. All Coloradans are invited to enjoy arts and crafts, live music, snacks and a visit with alpacas at the carnival-like gathering. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance registration is recommended if you want to skip the entry lines. Plus, children (18 and under) get in for free every day. historycolorado.org/eventsBrent’s Place block partyCancer patient Alma Arzapalo, 11, left, and her sister Angelica, 13, have a pillow fight in Alma’s room at Brent’s Place on Jan. 31, 2018. Alma had just completed radiation in the morning for a brain tumor that she had surgery for in December 2017. Brent’s place provides fully furnished and equipped apartments specially designed to provide a safe and clean environment for cancer patients and families f...

New venue in RiNo Art Park will offer interactive, immersive performances

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

As the River North Art District continues to fill in with new development, Charity Von Guinness is trying to make sure there will still be space for the artists who first brought the area to life.At the heart of the neighborhood is RiNo Art Park, a collection of brick-laden buildings nestled against the new Arkins Promenade park and the South Platte River. Almost a year into her tenure as the executive director with the district, Von Guinness is celebrating a landmark opening there – an affordable, multi-use performance space dubbed the Truss House.Named for the giant trusses supporting the building, it’s an enclosed, 4,000-square-foot adaptable performance space with access to the sprawling lawns and river outside. Von Guinness said she walked through the space with several local performance groups for help with the layout. The goal is to step away from a traditional show experience and invite the widest possible variety of audiences and artists for an immersive performance, ...

Two Colorado distilleries known for whiskey open new tasting rooms

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

Locals and tourists who have enjoyed a tipple from Mythology Distillery while in Steamboat Springs can now grab a drink straight from the source.This summer, Mythology relocated from its longtime home in Denver to the mountain town where it operates a new, larger production facility and a cocktail bar with additional amenities. Meanwhile, Lyons-based liquor purveyor Spirit Hound Distillers is coming down from altitude and taking over Mythology’s former home in the Mile High City.Thirsty yet? Here are the details of both new tasting rooms so you can plan your next happy hour.Mythology Distillery (Steamboat Springs)Mythology Distillery’s new bar in Steamboat Springs serves cocktails, including several riffs on the Old Fashioned and gin-and-tonic, as well as beer and wine. (Provided by Mythology Distillery)Founder and president Scott Yeates has lived in Steamboat Springs since 2017, so moving his distillery there was a natural fit. However, the new space also affords Mythology ro...

Summer showers fall in Claremont; T-storms could be next for Southern California

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

A light rain fell early Tuesday morning in Claremont.The summer shower began around 1 a.m. and lasted for about 30 minutes. Light summer rain falls in Claremont on Aug. 1, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Video shows there was just enough rain to dampen the streets and prompt drivers to use their wipers. However, the brief shower may not be the only moisture Southern California sees this week.Forecasters are calling for a 20 to 30% chance of thunderstorms across Los Angeles County Tuesday. Paul Reubens completed 1st draft of memoir before his death, publicist confirms The most likely areas to see rain are the mountains, deserts and foothills. Peak rain rates could reach a half inch per hour near thunderstorm areas, according to the National Weather Service. Isolated downdrafts could gust up to 45 mph, the Weather Service said. Residents are urged to be on the lookout for slippery roads from rain and small hail, isolated power outages and blown-over objects.There is also a chance for minor flood...

Flashing X sign removed from Elon Musk company's San Francisco headquarters

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:02 GMT

(The Hill) -- The giant, glowing "X" sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the social media company formerly known as Twitter.Multiple outlets reported on Monday that the sign, which was installed last week amid the company's rebrand, was removed by workers after city residents and officials complained.A partially completed "X" sign rests atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, on Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)Over a dozen complaints were filed to the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection after the sign was put up, including criticisms that the display wasn’t permitted and was a nuisance and that its flashing lights made it hard for residents to sleep, according to CNBC. Complaints filed last Friday also said the old Twitter sign on the side of the building, which police had stopped workers from dismantling, was in an "unsafe condition" and that a city inspector had visited the headquarters ...